Kaua‘i News
Homeless Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson
A 40-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a brush fire broke out near Salt Pond Beach Park and Burns Field in Hanapēpē Friday afternoon.
DOH Reports 131 New COVID-19 Cases
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 131 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, along with one new COVID-related death.
DLNR Working Toward Reopening Polihale State Park
The DLNR Division of State Parks (DSP) is preparing for the reopening of Polihale State Park after it was shut down in July due to overuse and abuse.
Road Work Scheduled in Po‘ipū
Portions of Kaheka, Maulili, Pu‘uholo, and Ho‘ona roads, including Ho‘ona Road spur, will be closed on Sept. 18, Sept. 21, and Sept. 22, to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road reconstruction work.
Kaua‘i Weekly Road Closures: Sept. 12-18
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for Sept. 12-18
Death of Hawaiian Monk Seal on Kaua‘i Under Investigation
Authorities seek information connected to the death of juvenile Hawaiian monk seal on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i Police Recognize National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and reminds the community that help is always just a phone call away.
DOH Reports 167 New Cases, 2 COVID-Related Deaths
The statewide total of cases since the pandemic began is now 10,459.
Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station Only Accepting Bagged Trash Next Week
Due to mechanical repairs, the Hanalei refuse transfer station will only be accepting bagged trash from Sept. 14-16.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: Sept. 11-13
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Sept. 11-13
$3 Billion in Unemployment Benefits Issued Since March 1
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) today announced updated unemployment insurance claims information, including paying $3,081,193,375 and 3,155,245 weeks claimed since the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Kaua‘i Bus Drivers Will No Longer Supply Face Masks
While on The Kaua‘I Bus, passengers are to observe COVID-19 safety protocols.
Kaua‘i renters encouraged to apply for rent relief program
Kaua‘i County officials are encouraging residents to apply for the State of Hawai‘i Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program
Critical Infrastructure Workers Must Quarantine at Hotel, Motel
Critical infrastructure workers must quarantine in a hotel or motel, county officials clarified Wednesday.
Red Flag Warning Issued For Leeward Areas
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will occur shortly.
Water Advisory Expanded
The Department of Water (DOW) advises customers in Wailua Homesteads that due to unforeseen circumstances, the affected area of the scheduled water service shutdown has been expanded.
DOH Reports 100 New Cases, 3 COVID-Related Deaths
The state Department of Health reported 100 new cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the overall total to 10,123 since the pandemic began.
KFD Contains 100-Acre Brush Fire Near Airport; 1 Firefighter Injured
The Kaua‘i Fire Department contained a 100-acre brushfire that broke out near the makai side of Līhu‘e Airport on Monday afternoon.
$50 Mil in Federal Funding Dedicated Rental Relief Program
Hawai‘i residents unemployed or partially unemployed due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for rent relief through a new housing assistance program.
