Kaua‘i News
Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week Events Canceled Due to Pandemic
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is recognizing drowning prevention efforts across the islands as the state observes Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week on Sept. 20-26.
County Auction Scheduled to Begin Next Week
Kaua‘i County’s annual vehicle and equipment auction will begin on Sept. 24.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg Dies at 87
Ginsberg was considered a progressive champion on social issues during her time on the court, which began with her appointment by President Bill Clinton in 1993.
DOH Reports 114 New Cases of COVID Friday
The total number of cases reported statewide since the pandemic began is now 11,217.
State’s COVID-Related Death Toll Jumps to 120
Of those deaths at the Yukio Okutsu Veterans Home added to the statewide tally Friday, 11 were men and one was a woman, all of whom were in the 70- to 80-year age group.
Aerial Imagery Flights for Emergency Response Services Permitted Through August 2021
In partnership with the County and State, EagleView is engaging with Snowbird Air LLC for aerial imagery flights islandwide for emergency response services through August 2021.
Life’s Choices Kaua‘i Program Offers Grants-in-Aid for Community groups, Nonprofit Organizations
The Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Life’s Choices Kaua‘i Program is offering grants-in-aid for community groups and nonprofit organizations.
Self-Service Motor Vehicle Registration Kiosk at Ishihara Market in Waimea
This self-service kiosk will allow customers to pay for their motor vehicle registrations via a touchscreen by entering their license plate number or scanning the bar code of their motor vehicle renewal form.
Lane closures Scheduled For Portions of Kekaha Sept. 23 to Oct. 1
Make the appropriate arrangements to accommodate the necessary road closures, use alternate routes, and allow for extra time to get to destinations.
DOH Reports 160 Cases, 4 New COVID-Related Deaths
The total number of cases statewide since the pandemic began now stands at 11,105.
Pre-Travel Testing Program Scheduled to Start Oct. 15
The pre-travel testing program will launch on Oct. 15, Gov. David Ige announced in a press conference this afternoon.
5 Kaua‘i Resorts Express Interest in ‘Resort Bubble’ Program
As Kaua‘i County continues its conversations in creating a “resort bubble” program, the state has confirmed it will start the pre-travel testing program on Oct. 15.
Bacteria Levels High at Anahola Bay Pavilion
A water quality advisory has been issued at Anahola Bay Pavilion due to high levels of bacteria detected in the ocean.
Firefighters Respond to Brush Fire on Koke‘e Road
Kaua‘i Fire Department and crews from DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife are currently responding to a brush fire Koke‘e Road near mile marker 11.
DOH Reports 102 New Cases, 3 COVID-Related Deaths Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Wednesday reported 102 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 10,946.
Ige Names New DLIR Director, Deputy Director
Both Perreira-Eustaquio and Vidinhar began in their new positions Wednesday.
Free Compost Bins Currently Unavailable
The free compost bins offered by the county are currently unavailable.
Kawakami Signs Measure Banning Use of Styrofoam Food Containers
Kaua‘i County joins the rest of the Hawai‘i’s counties in banning the use of Styrofoam food service containers.
DOH Reports 66 New Cases, as Death Toll Hits 100
The statewide total of cases reported is now 10,844 since the pandemic began.
