Kaua‘i News
Small Business Boost Grant Program Opens for Applications on Monday
Applications for Kaua‘i County’s Small Business Boost Grant Program will be open starting on Aug. 24 at 9 a.m.
DOH Reports 134 New Coronavirus Cases, 1 New Death
The Hawai‘i Department of Health on Tuesday reported 134 new cases of COVID-19 across all islands, bringing the statewide total to 5,349. One new virus-related death was also reported.
Salvation Army ARC Monthly Donation Event Set for Next Week
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) will be accepting donations for its monthly donation event on Aug. 28, at the Kaua‘i Resource Center (KRC) located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhu‘e, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
PUC Okays Young Brothers’ 46% Rate Hike
In a decision issued Monday, the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission approved Young Brothers’ emergency request to increase rates by 46% with several conditions over the next 12 months.
Washington Woman Arrested for Reportedly Violating 14-Day Quarantine Order
A Longview, Washington woman was arrested on Aug. 13 after reportedly violating Hawai‘i’s 14-day quarantine emergency and vehicle rental prohibition rules pertaining to COVID-19.
County Offices to Close in Observance of Statehood Day
County offices will be closed Aug. 21 in observance of Statehood Day.
Hawai‘i Identifies 174 New Coronavirus Cases Monday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 174 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the statewide total to 5,215.
RIMPAC Begins Today
The 2020 biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) will kick off this morning after the exercise was postponed earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Cases in Hawai‘i Top 5,000 Sunday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 220 new cases of COVID-19 Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 5,042.
Temporary Construction Suspension of Hanakāpīʻai Bridge Project
The Hanakāpī’ai Bridge Project has been temporarily suspended due to disruption and interference with construction.
DOH Reports 284 New COVID-19 Cases Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 284 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday, raising the statewide total to 4,825 since testing began in late February.
Kaua‘i County Reminds Residents to Fill Out Census Survey
Kaua‘i County is reminding residents that the 2020 Census survey is available to fill out online
New Rule Limits Gatherings Effective Immediately
The current rule limits outdoor gatherings of groups to 25 people or less, and keeps indoor gatherings to a maximum of 10 people.
Kaua‘i Bus Set to Get 6 New Buses Through Federal Grant
Kaua‘i Bus will receive six new vehicles to its fleet through federal funding awarded this week.
Governor Shakes Up COVID-19 Roles at DOH
Gov. David Ige convened a press conference Thursday to address Hawai‘i’s single worst day in its fight against the coronavirus, which saw 355 new cases identified statewide. But there were two notable absences from the podium.
DOH Reports 233 New Cases of COVID-19 Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 233 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, raising the statewide total to 4,543 since testing began in late February.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: Aug. 14-16
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekend road and lane closures for Aug. 14-16.
Pre-Travel Program in Peril, as Hawai‘i Mulls Partial Lockdown
A return to lockdown is back on the table after Hawai‘i reported a record 355 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday and two coronavirus-related deaths for the third consecutive day.
2 New COVID-19 Cases Identified on Kaua‘i
Two new positive COVID-19 cases have been identified by the Kaua‘i District Health Office on Thursday. This brings the active cases to six and the cumulative total to date to 53.
