Kaua‘i News
DOH Reports 215 New COVID-19 Cases Tuesday
Due to the continued surge of cases across the state, but particularly on the island of O‘ahu, Mayor Kirk Caldwell and Gov. David Ige announced Tuesday that Honolulu County will implement a two-week stay-at-home order beginning Thursday at midnight.
Hawai‘i Passenger Arrivals by Air for Aug. 23
Approximately 1,854 people arrived in Hawaii on Sunday, according to Hawai‘i Tourism Authority this afternoon.
DOH Reports 169 New COVID-19 Cases, 2 Deaths
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 169 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, bringing the statewide total to 6,769 since DOH began tracking the pandemic in late February.
Waimea Pool Temporarily Closed Due to Mechanical Problems
The Waimea swimming pool is closed until further notice due to mechanical problems.
DOH Reports 248 New COVID-19 Cases Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 248 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 6,600 since DOH began tracking the pandemic in late February.
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i to Host its First Neighbor-Island Blood Drive Since Pandemic Began on Kaua‘i
Blood Bank of Hawai‘i (BBH) will host its first three-day neighbor-island drive on Kaua‘i starting Aug. 25 after a five-month hiatus.
Single-Car Crash Leaves Līhuʽe man Dead
A 50-year-old Līhuʽe man was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Friday evening on Rice Street, Kauaʽi police reported Saturday afternoon.
DOH Reports 284 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 New Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 284 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, pushing the statewide total to 6,356.
DOH Reports 230 Cases of Coronavirus, 1 New Death Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 230 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, pushing the statewide total to 6,072. DOH also reported the 46th virus-related death since it began tracking the pandemic in late February.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Identified on Kaua‘i
Two new positive COVID-19 cases have been reported by the Kaua‘i District Health Office bringing to total number of active cases to five.
Temperature Equipment Installed at All Major Hawai‘i Airports
A total of 133 cameras statewide are operational and available to detect people with a body temperature of 100.4°F and above.
Kaua‘i County Moves Forward with Potential Development of Resort Bubbles
Kaua‘i and Maui Counties are making efforts to create resort bubbles as the state maintains the 14-day self-quarantine due to COVID-19.
Collection Drive For Frontline Workers Announced
The Kaua‘i RSVP Advisory Council is requesting donation items from the public such as prepackaged snacks and gift cards.
Wailua Beach Parking Off Kuhio Highway to Close Temporarily for Bridge Repair Project
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation is constructing additional protective measures at the Wailua River Bridge (Mauka Bridge) on Kuhio Highway (Route 56).
Hawai‘i Reports 2 New Coronavirus-Related Deaths For Second Consecutive Day
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Wednesday reported 236 new cases of COVID-19 across all islands, bringing the statewide total to 5,844.
HTA Releases July Hotel Performance Report
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the hotel industry with Hawai‘i Tourism Authority reporting continued record lows in occupancy, revenue per available room and room rates for July compared to the year before.
DOH Reports 42nd COVID-Related Death, 261 New Cases Wednesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Wednesday reported the state’s 42nd coronavirus-related death, along with another 261 new cases of COVID-19 across all islands.
State, County Leaders Announce Extended Relief for Floods in March, April 2018
Gov. David Ige today issued a second supplementary emergency proclamation that extends disaster period on Kaua‘i for flooding that occurred in March.
DOH Starts Media Campaign to Educate Public on Dangers of COVID-19
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) launched the first phase of a new statewide educational campaign today as part of a comprehensive, multi-pronged solution to address the sustained number of COVID-19 cases in Hawai‘i.
