Kaua‘i News
Man Dies While Hiking Kalalau Trail Near Kē‘ē Beach
A 41-year-old Kapa‘a man died Sunday while hiking the Kalalau Trail on the way to Hanakāpī‘ai Beach on the Nāpali Coast.
DOH Reports 27 New Cases of COVID-19 Sunday
The Department of Health reported 27 new cases overnight, bringing the statewide total to 899.
Follow-Up Survey Shows Decline in Concern Over COVID-19
A number of Hawaii residents don’t perceive the COVID-19 pandemic as much as as a threat as much as they did a few months ago.
Funds Proposed to Assist With Child Care Relief
The Chair of the Ways and Means Committee has proposed child care relief as an important part of the CARES Act federal funding initiative for Hawai‘i.
DOH Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases Overnight
Six new COVID-19 cases have been reported by Hawai‘i Department of Health, bringing the cumulative statewide total to 872.
1 New Positive Case Reported on Kaua‘i Overnight
One new positive COVID-19 has been reported by the Kaua‘i District Health Office.
$90 Mil Dedicated to Outfitting Airports With Equipment to Stem Spread of COVID-19
Lawmakers have appropriated $90 million for systems at airports statewide to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Endowments Established to Support Wai‘ale‘ale Project at KCC
Two endowments have been established to support students participating in the Wai‘ale‘ale project at Kaua‘i Community College.
Kaua‘i Island Road Closures: June 27-July 3
‘The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced road and lane closures for the week of June 27 to July 3.
Female found unresponsive in Kalalau Valley Stream
Kaua‘i police and Kaua‘i firefighters responded to a report on Friday of an unresponsive female resident in Kalalau Valley Stream waters on the Nāpali Coast.
Deadly Case of COVID-19 Reported in Hawai‘i
An elderly Honolulu man passed away from COVID-19 on Friday, the 18th life claimed by the coronavirus since it was detected in Hawai‘i.
DOH Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases Friday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 overnight, bringing the statewide total to 866.
Kaua‘i Weekend Road Closures: June 26-28
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced scheduled weekend road and lane closures for June 26-28.
Kaua‘i to Pilot Technology Program With Students Starting in the Fall
All Kaua‘i Complex students will receive an electronic device and be provided internet access for the upcoming school year as part of a pilot program to provide a meaningful education in a distance learning setting.
Hawai‘i Defers 3% Tariff Increase at State Harbors
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division will defer the scheduled 3% tariff increase on the orders of Governor David Ige.
Agreement with Expedia Group to Allow Better Tracking of Vacation Rentals
Kaua‘i County and the global travel platform Expedia Group entered into an agreement that would allow county officials to effectively track and regulate vacation rentals, while also providing a place for vacation rental operators to advertise their properties online.
DOH Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases Thursday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 17 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 851.
Jury Trials Set to Resume Sept. 1
Circuit Court jury trials are expected to resume on Sept. 1, according to an order issued by Hawai‘i Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald Tuesday.
DOW Reports Potential Water Main Break
DOW crews have been dispatched and are en route to the area to investigate the report further.
Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i Applauds Effort to Reopen State to Travelers
The Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i supports the effort to reopen Trans-Pacific travel beginning Aug. 1 after months of mandated quarantine orders were put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19.
