Kaua‘i News
State Identifies 29 New Cases of COVID Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
School eWaste Recycling Contest Announced
The recycling drive is open to all public, private, and home school students grade K-12 on Kaua‘i.
Plane Crashes Off Coast of Lana´i
The aircraft is reported to have sank and does not present a threat to navigation.
60 New Cases Reported
A total of 1,869 individuals have been hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 infection since the pandemic began, while at least 439 people have died.
Kaua´i Lags in Visitor Bounce Back, Leads in COVID Rates
The rebound of the visitor industry is not the same on Kaua´i as other islands, though contracting the virus is less likely there than almost anywhere else in the country.
Whale Count for the 2021 Season
Sanctuary Ocean Count and Great Whale Count site leaders observe humpback whales from Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, and Maui.
Higher COVID Case Count Today Partially Due to Historic Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 106 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 27,503.
Kaua‘i Lane Closures: Feb. 27-March 5
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the week of Feb. 27 to March 5.
Kūhiō Highway Contraflow to Resume Regular Weekday Hours
Kūhiō Highway contraflow will resume regular weekday hours starting Monday, March 1.
New COVID Variant Discovered in Hawai‘i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s State Laboratories Division (SLD) confirms the presence of a new COVID variant in Hawai‘i.
Female Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Thursday, Feb. 25.
Visitor Arrivals Down 80% in January From 2020
Hawai‘i’s visitor industry continues to be impacted significantly by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
HIDOE Releases Guidelines to Allow In-Person School Commencements
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) released guidelines Thursday to allow for limited, in-person school commencement and transition ceremonies that ensure the health and safety of students, staff and families.
State Identifies 45 New COVID Cases Thursday
The state’s two-week average is 47 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
Kūhiō Highway Short-Term Improvements Project to Start Next Month
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT), Highways Division, announced construction for the Kūhiō Highway Short-Term Improvements project will begin March 1.
Kaua‘i-Born Seal Flown to Kona Mammal Hospital After Suspected Dog Attack
A Hawaiian monk seal was airlifted from Kaua‘i to Kailua-Kona’s marine mammal hospital after suffering injuries from a suspected dog attack.
Unemployment Tax Breaks For Businesses Sent to Governor’s Desk
If signed by the Governor, HB 1278 would help to contain the economic fallout from COVID-19 by temporarily reducing the unemployment insurance contribution rates.
Wilcox Schedules 2 Additional Days for Kūpuna to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Wilcox Medical Center has scheduled two additional days for kūpuna ages 75 and older to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
State Reports 4 New COVID-Related Deaths Wednesday
The state’s two-week average is 51 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.2%.
