Kaua‘i News
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.
DOH Confirms 90 New Cases, 2 More COVID-Related Deaths
The total number of cases now identified in the state since the pandemic began is 11,779.
Roadwork Scheduled in Kōloa
Roadwork in Kōloa is scheduled next month to conduct maintenance on roadways.
Brown Water Advisory Issued at Kalihiwai Bay
A Brown Water Advisory has been issued at Kalihiwai Bay Beach.
KPD Celebrates Forensic Science Week by Honoring Criminologists
Kaua‘i police recognized Forensic Science Week by holding a small ceremony on Wednesday for the Kauaʽi Police Department’s criminologists.
High Levels of Bacteria Detected at Kalapaki Beach Park
A water quality advisory was issued at Kalapaki Beach Park after abnormal levels of bacteria were detected in the water during a routine beach monitoring.
DOH Reports 168 New COVID Cases, 2 Deaths Wednesday
The statewide total of cases now stands at 11,689 since the pandemic began.
Water Service Shutdown Scheduled on Hanapepe Road
A water service shutdown is scheduled for a portion of Hanapepe Road; between Ko Road and Hana Road, and includes approximately four customers on Kona Road in Hanapepe.
UI Benefits to Increase by $300 For Eligible Claimants Over Six-Week Period
The program will pay $300 a week to all eligible claimants that have a weekly benefit amount of $100 or more in unemployment insurance benefits.
4 People Displaced after Anahola Structure Fire
Four people were displaced after a structure fire Monday evening in Anahola.
DOH Reports 63 New COVID Cases Tuesday
The statewide total of cases reported since the pandemic began now stands at 11,522.
Supplemental Water Source Back Online for Lihue-Kapa’a Water System
The Department of Water (DOW) reports the surface water treatment plant is back online and will be supplementing water service to customers connected to the DOW’s Lihue-Kapa’a water system beginning today.
Hawai‘i Beach Safety Week Puts Ocean Goers on Alert
According to the Hawai‘i Department of Health, state residents comprised all but one of the nine fatal ocean drownings in Hawai‘i since April, compared to only four of the 14 fatal drownings from January through March, the pre-lockdown period.
Emergency Relief Period Extended for Flooding Event in March
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has signed the third supplementary emergency proclamation on Sept. 21, for the County of Kaua‘i as a result from severe storms and flooding during a rain event on March 27-28, 2020.
New Cases of COVID Push Downward, as DOH Identifies 56 Monday
The statewide total now stands at 11,459.
