Kaua‘i News
Lāwa‘i Man Arrested in Connection to Fatal Christmas Eve Car Crash
Kaua‘i police arrested a Lāwa‘i man involved in the two-vehicle crash that occurred on Kaumuali‘i Highway on Christmas Eve, which resulted in the death of a 49-year-old Hanamā‘ulu woman, and serious injuries to other individuals.
Ige Approves Testing Program for Visitors Staying in ‘Resort Bubbles’ on Kaua‘i
Gov. David Ige has approved Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami’s request to implement a pre- and post-travel testing program for visitors who stay in “resort bubble” hotels, effective Jan. 5.
Shipwreck Beach Closed Due to Reported Tiger Shark Sighting
Ocean Safety Bureau (OSB) officials have closed Shipwreck Beach in Po‘ipū to swimming until further notice due to a shark sighting.
Mayor Proposes Pre-Travel Testing for Inter-Island Travelers to Kaua‘i
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami sent Gov. David Ige a proposed amendment to Mayor’s Emergency Rule 23, which would rescind the county’s moratorium on the Safe Travels program for inter-island travel.
Triple-Digit COVID Case Total Reported Wednesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 96 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.5%.
Debris Removal to Take Place Along Lydgate Beach Park Corridor
Debris removal along the Lydgate Park Beach corridor is scheduled to begin Jan. 4.
High Surf Warning Issued for North-, West-Facing Shores
High surf warning has been issued for north- and west-facing shores until 6 a.m. Thursday.
Viewer Photo: Double Rainbow Arches Over Hanapepe Lookout
On Dec. 27, Chalsie Honu Leia Quel posted images to social media of a double rainbow over the Hanapepe lookout.
1 New COVID-19 Case Reported on Kaua‘i
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Dec. 29.
Hawai‘i Claimants Won’t Miss Week of Federal Benefits, DLIR Says
Delays to the disbursement of federal unemployment funds are still expected.
State Tallies 76 New COVID Cases Tuesday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 95 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.4%.
High Surf Warning Extended
The National Weather Service extended the high surf warning to Wednesday at 6 a.m.
Several Thousand COVID Vaccines Arrive in Hawai‘i Monday
Another 12,000 vaccine doses from Pfizer are expected to arrive in Hawai‘i soon.
KPD Identifies Victim in Christmas Eve Fatal Car Crash
The victim in the Christmas Eve fatal two-car crash was identified as 49-year-old Eugenia Villanueva.
CARES Act Unemployment Benefits May Be Subject To Delays
More federal plus-up payments will be added to unemployment benefits in Hawai‘i, but the timing is uncertain.
New Year’s Day County Closures
In observance of New Year’s Day, county offices will be closed on Jan. 1, along with all refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill.
Statewide COVID Total Tops 21K
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 94 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 2.4%.
Green Waste Sites Recycling Christmas Trees
Christmas trees are being accepted for recycling daily except on holidays at county green waste drop-off areas.
High Surf Advisory Canceled, High Surf Warning in Effect Starting Tonight
The high surf advisory has been canceled and a high surf warning is in effect starting Monday evening.
