Kaua‘i News
Kaua‘i Jail Staff All Test Negative for COVID-19
The broad-based COVID-19 testing at the neighbor island jails has begun, starting with Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center and its staff
Big Island Clear of New COVID Cases For First Time in Weeks
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 90 new cases of coronavirus Friday.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled in Hanapepe
A water service shutdown is scheduled this week on a portion of Hanapepe Road between Ko Road and Hana Road, and also includes approximately four customers on Kona Road in Hanapepe.
Millions Headed to Hawai‘i to Address COVID Disparities
UH will disseminate COVID-19 educational curriculum to community schools to empower students and families to implement preventative practices, encourage testing, and help reduce infections.
AARP Hawai`i Holding Telephone Forum on Telehealth With Lt. Gov. Josh Green
The telephone forum will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m.
DHHL Sends 13 Legislative Proposals to Governor
The request for legislative proposals went public in July.
DOH Reports 98 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
A total of 10,155 individuals have been released from isolation and are considered recovered.
Mass Inmate Testing at 3 Hawaii Prisons Negative for COVID
Mass inmate testing results for three Hawai‘i prisons are negative for COVID-19, officials announced Saturday.
DOH Reports 127 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Deaths Saturday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 127 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, pushing the statewide total to 11,018 since the pandemic began.
Kauai Weekly Road Closures: Sept. 26 to Oct. 2
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for Sept. 26 to Oct. 2.
Access Gate to Queen’s Bath Closed Through March 2021
The access gate to Queen’s Bath in Princeville will be closed through March 2021 in the interest of public safety.
Temporary Road Closure Scheduled on Hanapēpē Road
Hanapēpē Road near the intersection of Kona Road and Hanapēpē Road will be closed for waterline work next week.
Hawai‘i Identifies 112 New Cases, 3 COVID-Related Deaths Friday
All three fatalities were reported on O‘ahu.
Second COVID-19 Case Identified in 2 Days
Another COVID-19 case was identified on Kaua‘i for the second day in a row, bringing the active number of cases to two and the cumulative total of infections to 59.
DOH to Bolster Hawai‘i Hospitals With 200 Extra Nurses, Specialists
The majority — more than 85% — of the positions are for medical-surgical nurses, critical care nurses, and telemetry nurses.
Kaua‘i Weekend Lane Closures: Sept. 25-27
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend lane closures fo Sept. 25-27.
Water Quality Advisory Lifted for Kalapaki Beach Park
The Water Quality Advisory for Kalapaki Beach Park has been canceled.
New COVID-19 Case Identified on Kaua‘i After Weeks of No New, Active Infections
One new positive COVID-19 case has been identified on Kaua‘i after several weeks of no new or active infections, bringing the overall total of cases to 58.
KPD Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Human Remains
The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) is asking for the public’s help in identifying remains that were found along the mountain trail behind Kalepa Village Apartments off Hulei Road in Hanamāʽulu more than a year ago.
