Kaua‘i News
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Kīlauea
The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers of the water service shutdown scheduled for water main improvements on Anini Road in Kīlauea on Feb. 25.
Big Island Vacation Rentals Operate Below 50% Capacity in January
The report included data for 27,980 units, representing 48,094 bedrooms in the Hawaiian Islands.
Kaua‘i County Leads State With Highest Number of Residents Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Kaua‘i County is leading the state in vaccinating its residents against COVID-19.
High Surf Advisory Has Been Extended
A high surf advisory has been extended throughout the Hawaiian Islands to March 1.
47 New COVID Cases Identified Across All Islands
The state’s two-week average is 49 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Resident Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Mainland Travel
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Viewer Video: Sleepy Hawaiian Monk Seal at Sunset
Heleana Joy saw her first Hawaiian Monk Seal since her move to Kaua‘i in January.
Governor, First Lady, Cabinet and Staff Receive COVID-19 Vaccinations
The governor, first lady, cabinet and staff received the Moderna vaccine and are scheduled for their second dose in late March.
OP-ED: We Can’t All be Heroes, But We Can All Wear Masks
Wearing a mask might save a life, maybe even yours.
Governor Ige Orders Flags at Half-staff
Today the US marks a half-million COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began.
Daily Virus Total Remains Low at 52 Monday
The state’s two-week average is 45 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Hotel Numbers Still Low Despite ‘Resort Bubble’ Program
In January 2021, Hawai‘i hotels statewide reported continued declines.
Kaua‘i Under High Surf Advisory Through Weekend
Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution.
68 New Cases Reported
The state’s two-week average is 42 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1.0%.
Partial Lane Closure on Nonou Road in Kapa’a
Partial one-lane road closure is being implemented on Nonou Road.
DOH Reports 59 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 59 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, raising the statewide total to 27,107.
Kaua‘i Weekly Lane Closures: Feb. 20-26
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly road and lane closures for the week of Feb. 20-26.
Brown Water Advisory Issued for Entire Island
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued for the Island of Kaua‘i.
Hanalei Bridge Open to 1 Lane of Traffic
Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is open to one lane of traffic after flash flooding on Friday closed the road for several hours.
More HI Residents to ‘Soon’ Become Eligible For Vaccine
Vaccination eligibility is about to expand in Hawai‘i to a slightly younger demographic.
