Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Road Closures: June 13-19
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the week of June 13-19.
DOFAW to Begin Issuing Hunting Licenses, Stamps
A valid hunting license is required for hunting on public and private lands.
Hawai‘i Reports Double-Digit Coronavirus Cases For Second Straight Day
Seventeen people were identified as positive for COVID-19 Saturday, Hawai‘i’s second consecutive day of double-digit cases of the virus.
Main Break Leaves HHL Lessees Without Water
Water service to 78 lessees on Hawaiian Home Lands in Anahola has been shut off after a main water line was damaged by construction crews.
State Prepared for Inevitable COVID-19 Spike, Officials Say
State officials are not surprised or alarmed by the spike in COVID-19 cases over the past week as they anticipated an increase with the gradual reopening of the economy.
Road Repairs Scheduled in Kapa‘a
Roadwork in the Lucas Tract Subdivision in Kapa‘a is scheduled to start on June 15 and continue throughout the week.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: June 12-14
Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.
Small Craft Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a small craft advisory until 6 p.m. on Friday.
Reef Recovery and Death Observed in ‘Anini Bay
The reef at ‘Anini Bay is seeing significant signs of recovery after a coral disease was discovered last year.
Ige Extends Out-of-State Travel Quarantine
Hawai‘i has extended its 14-day mandatory travel quarantine for out-of-state arrivals through the end of July, Governor David Ige announced Wednesday.
DOH Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
Hawai‘i Department of Health reports seven new COVID-19 cases, all located on O‘ahu, bringing the statewide total to 692.
$803.2 Mil in Unemployment Benefits Paid Out by State
The state has paid out approximately $803.2 million in unemployment benefits since March 1.
Bars, Short-Term Rentals to Reopen Next Week
Gov. David Ige has granted Mayor Derek Kawakami’s request to reopen bars and bar top services with COVID-19 safety precautions in place.
DOW to Shut Off Water on Pai Street Next Week
The Department of Water has scheduled a water service shutdown on a portion of Pai Street in Kalaheo next week.
Human Remains Discovered on Idaho Property are Missing Children, Family Says
Human remains found in rural Idaho belong to 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and his half-sister Tylee Ryan, 17, who have been missing since September, relatives confirmed today.
KPD Arrests 2 Men for Quarantine Violation
Within a week, two men were arrested for violating the state’s 14-day quarantine order related to COVID-19.
Rainbow Trout Fishing Season Starts June 20
The fishing season for rainbow trout at Pu‘u Lua Reservoir will begin June 20, amid the coronavirus crisis.
Waipouli Foodland Store Set to Close in August
Foodland Super Market in Waipouli will close Aug. 9 after 40 years of business.
