Kaua‘i News
Hawai‘i to Receive $1.9 Mil for Small-Scale Agriculture
More than $127,000 will be allocated to Kaua‘i County through funding provided by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the quality and quantity of locally grown foods in food-insecure communities.
Big Island Reports 29 New Coronavirus Cases Thursday
Three new coronavirus-related deaths were also reported across all islands.
DLIR Launches Adjudication Unit for Unemployment Insurance Claims
One-hundred trained adjudicators will help the Hawai‘i State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) process the backlog of unemployment claims.
Virtual Meeting Scheduled for Waimea River Ford Crossing Project Scheduled
The County of Kaua‘i’s Department of Public Works invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting regarding the Waimea River Ford Crossing Project located in the Waimea District.
County’s Voter Service Center Now Open
The Voter Service Center (VSC) opened at 8 a.m. Tuesday in Conference Rooms A/B of the County’s Pi‘ikoi Building in Līhu‘e.
New Grant Program to Help Hawai‘i Businesses
The program will help at least 2,500 businesses statewide, as it is funded by $25 million allocated from Hawai‘i’s portion of the CARES Act stimulus package.
91 New COVID Cases, 2 Deaths Reported Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 91 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 14,156 since the pandemic began. Two new COVID-related fatalities were reported.
Brown Water Advisory Issued at Koloa Landing
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Koloa Landing.
Body Found Along Shoreline of Beach in Wailua
Kaua‘i Police recovered the body of a man found dead Monday night along the shoreline of a beach in Wailua, commonly referred to as Kitchens.
Tsunami Advisory Canceled
A tsunami advisory issued this afternoon for the Hawaiian Islands has been canceled.
Tsunami Advisory Issued For Kaua‘i, State
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has issued a tsunami advisory for the island of Kaua‘i.
County Opens New Skatepark in Līhu‘e
County officials have announced the opening of a new skatepark at the Līhu‘e Civic Center.
Ige Extends Emergency Relief Period for March Flooding
Gov. David Ige signed a fourth emergency proclamation to extend the emergency relief period for flooding that occurred in March.
Hawai‘i’s COVID Total Tops 14,000 Since Pandemic Began
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 83 new cases of coronavirus Sunday.
UH to Play Home Games in Empty Aloha Stadium
The Rainbow Warriors will play their first home game against New Mexico on Nov. 7.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Portions of Kekaha
Portions of Kekaha will be closed on Oct. 22 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road reconstruction work
Trusted Partners Announced for Pre-Travel Inter-County COVID Testing
Inter-county travelers arriving in Kaua‘i and Maui may now bypass the 14-day quarantine if they take a COVID-19 test no earlier than 72 hours prior to departure and receive a negative result.
DOH Reports 96 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 96 new cases of coronavirus Saturday, bringing the adjusted statewide total to 13,949 since the pandemic began.
