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DOH Reports 916 New COVID Cases Sunday
The state Department of Health reported 916 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, bringing the statewide total to 226,451. Four new fatalities were reported.
Kaua‘i Bus Announces New Stop, Schedule Changes
The Kaua‘i Bus announced Thursday, Feb. 3, that multiple changes are planned to routes 100 and 30, including a new bus stop in ‘Ele‘ele Nani.
State Announces 5 COVID Cases Among Inmates at KCCC
The state Department of Public Safety on Thursday, Feb. 3, announced five positive COVID-19 cases among inmates at Kauaʻi Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Flags to Fly Half-Staff in Memory of Kanoho
U.S. and state flags throughout Hawaiʻi will fly at half-staff Friday, Feb. 4, to pay respect to a former Kauaʻi statesman.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Portions of Kaua’i, Ni’ihau
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a high surf advisory for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Deadline Nears for HMSA Kaimana Scholarship Applications
High school students who will graduate this year and are interested in Hawai‘i Medical Service Association’s Kaimana scholarships have just a few weeks left to apply for this year’s awards.
State: No New COVID Infections Reported Among KCCC Inmates
The state Department of Public Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 2, reported no new COVID-19 infections among inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
Portion of Ala Kalanikaumaka Road to Be Closed
The county Department of Public Works and contractor Maui Kupuno Builders on Wednesday, Feb. 2, announced that part of Ala Kalanikaumaka Road will be closed next week.
Pallet Recycling Now Available in Moloa‘a
The county Department of Public Works announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, that Green Earth Matters Inc. in Moloa‘a now accepts pallets for recycling.
State Reports 13 Positive COVID Test Results Among KCCC Inmates
The state Department of Public Safety on Tuesday, Feb. 1, reported 13 positive COVID-19 test results among inmates at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe.
OHA Expands Emergency Financial Assistance Program
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is beefing up its emergency assistance program for Native Hawaiians.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Sections of Poʻipū Road
The county Department of Public Works and Hirata & Associates announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, upcoming lane closures for sections of Poʻipū Road.
DOH Provides New Hotline for COVID Questions
What should I do if I test positive for COVID-19? What should I do if I have been in close contact with someone who tested positive? Who can get a booster shot?
State: 6 Inmates, 1 Staff Member at KCCC Test Positive for COVID
The state Department of Public Safety on Monday reported that six inmates and one staff member at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center in Līhuʻe have tested positive for COVID-19.
Road Closures Scheduled Above Slope on Menehune Road
Road closures are scheduled this week for the affected area above the slope on Menehune Road in Waimea.
County Briefing: COVID Case Counts Declining But Remain Elevated
Mayor Derek Kawakami on Monday thanked everyone who came out and waited in line last week for free COVID test kits.
Understanding Coral Reef Connectivity Important to Focus Conservation Efforts
Local fisheries and their associated biodiversity benefit from the transfer of larvae between reefs, with some benefitting more than others, prompting recommendations to protect larval connectivity among coral reefs.
Lane Closures Scheduled for Kolo and Kilauea Roads
The county Department of Public Works and Shannon & Wilson are announcing that sections of Kolo and Kilauea roads in Kilauea will be under one-lane closures from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 3-4, weather permitting.
Monk Seal Rescued on Oʻahu in Stable Condition at Big Island Hospital
The Marine Mammal Center, the world’s largest marine mammal hospital, admitted an endangered Hawaiian monk seal suffering from fishing gear ingestion and moderate malnutrition at its hospital in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island.
Report: Astronomy Continues to Significantly Impact Hawaiʻi Economy
Astronomy in Hawaiʻi supports employment of 1,313 residents and had a total economic impact of $221 million on the state in 2019, according to a University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization update released Sunday, Jan. 30.
