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July was a drier month on Kauaʻi, according to a rainfall summary for the month from the National Weather Service in Honolulu.

The state Department of Health reported 3,189 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday, Aug. 10, bringing the statewide total to 332,822. Fourteen new fatalities were reported.

If they all succeed, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement will have an additional 42 officers come next year to beef up its ranks, including some on Kaua‘i.

The Kaua‘i Police Department reports that a visitor from the mainland died of an apparent drowning during the weekend.

A program funded by federal dollars is helping island residents get connected.

After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Keiki Bike and Skateboard Safety Day returns this month to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe.

The Salvation Army is giving residents, businesses and other organizations another chance to donate unneeded items for reuse.

The 5th Circuit Court is seeking applicants for independent grand jury counsel.

The county is notifying the public about several lane closures scheduled this week in Kapa‘a.

A University of Hawai‘i at Hilo center tasked with the stewardship of Maunakea on the Big Island is partnering with the state to aid recovery of a highly endangered plant on the mountain.

This week’s county video briefing includes information about several items, such as Kōloa Plantation Days, voting in the 2022 primary election and visitors from Japan.

The county is notifying the public that an emergency water service shutdown is in effect for portions of Līhuʻe.

The U.S. Postal Service has launched a new way for island residents to learn about its job opportunities.

The public is reminded to exercise caution if someone approaches them attempting to sell jewelry.

The county is notifying the public that several county parking lots will be closed for a short time this week.

Gov. David Ige, at the direction of President Joe Biden, has ordered the U.S. and state flags at the state Capitol in Honolulu, all state offices and agencies and the Hawai‘i National Guard to be flown at half-staff immediately in respect for of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski of Indiana.

Leeward portions of the state, including on Kaua‘i, remained under a red flag warning through most of Monday, Aug. 1, as fire weather conditions persisted. According to a hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Honolulu, the islands will probably continue to see drier weather through the rest of summer and into fall.

Applications are now being accepted for a grant program that supports innovation on Kaua‘i.

Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i is marking 40 years of granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, and to celebrate the significant milestone, the organization will host free anniversary events every Saturday in August throughout the state, including on the Big Island.

The red flag warning in effect for Kaua‘i has been extended until 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1. However, the National Weather Service in Honolulu has canceled the wind advisory that was previously in effect, according to the county.