Kaua‘i News
Python, Iguana Found in Honolulu This Week
The Honolulu Police Department captured a live ball python in a residential neighborhood in Aiea earlier this week.
Hawai‘i Considers ‘Magic Mushrooms’ as Medicine
A proposal to decriminalize “magic mushrooms” will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday morning at the State Capitol.
Flash Flood Warning Issued Through the Afternoon
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the entire island of Kaua‘i until 4 p.m.
Former DOE Employee Arrested on Suspicion of Child Sex Assault
Kauaʿi police have arrested a 65-year-old Kalāheo man suspected of sexually assaulting a minor.
Kawakami Signs Proclamation Extending Disaster Relief Period
The Mayor’s seventh supplementary emergency proclamation authorizes the County of Kaua‘i to take immediate action to mitigate the potential impacts of COVID-19.
UH Scientists Excited to Search for Ancient Life on Mars After Successful Rover Landing
With the successful landing of the rover, Perseverance, on Mars, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa scientists will now start their search for signs of ancient life.
Flood Advisory Issued for Garden Island
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a flood advisory for the island of Kaua‘i until 11 a.m.
COVID Cases Jump to 67 Thursday
Hawai‘i’s two-week average is 43 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 0.9%.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Kīlauea
The Department of Water (DOW) announces a water service shutdown on Anini Road in Kīlauea scheduled for Feb. 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., weather permitting.
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Late Tonight
A flash flood watch is in effect for Ni‘ihau and Kaua‘i through late tonight.
Have You Seen Him?
The Kauaʿi Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the man seen in the following photos.
Update: Portion of Kūhiō Highway Reopens for Travel
Kūhiō Highway in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge is now open to one lane of alternating traffic.
Another Male Visitor Diagnosed With COVID-19
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one new case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
Update: Flash Flood Warning Canceled, Portion of Kūhiō Highway Remains Closed
A flash flood warning is canceled, however a flash flood watch remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18.
Flash Flooding Closes Portion of Kūhiō Highway
The National Weather Service has extended a Flash Flood Warning for the island of Kaua‘i through 8:15 a.m.
Public Invited to Provide Input on Black Pot Beach Park Master Plan
Public input is sought on the draft master plan for Black Pot Beach Park, which will be available online at noon on Feb. 17.
Vaccine Passport Program Won’t Discriminate
The vaccine passport will be used for more than travel, where it will exempt anyone arriving in the islands from all quarantine and testing requirements. It will also likely apply to sizable public gatherings.
Vaccines Delayed by Winter Weather to Arrive This Week
Hawai‘i is currently in a portion of the vaccination cycle during which many kūpuna are set to receive their second shots.
