5 new cases Saturday; Tier 3 as early as December
LIHU‘E — Saturday, the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported five new travel-related COVID-19 cases — one adult resident and four adult visitors.
Five new cases reported Friday
LIHU‘E — Friday morning, the county reported five new on-island cases, including three visitors and two residents.
Kawakami weighs in on new Safe Travels policy
LIHU‘E — At least 44 travelers using the state’s Safe Travels received positive COVID-19 test results upon arrival or in the following days, Gov. David Ige reported Thursday.
Council-elect discusses upcoming term
LIHU‘E — Laying it all out to have a smooth transitional Inauguration Day next month, Kaua‘i County Council-elect met for an organizational meeting yesterday morning.
County still waiting on Ige’s answers to Safe Travels rules
LIHU‘E — Two local rules proposed by Mayor Derek Kawakami to the state remain in limbo, with hopes diminishing on getting approval from Gov. David Ige.
Survey: County employees efficient
LIHU‘E — In a recent survey of county employees, County of Kaua‘i Managing Director Michael Dahilig said only two to three are not currently meeting productivity standards set by the county.
Council-elect to meet Wednesday
LIHU‘E — Tomorrow, the Kaua‘i County Council-elect will convene for an organizational meeting at 9 a.m. to discuss shared goals and structures, but some aspects seem to be already worked out.
Kawakami proposes two new rules to safeguard island
LIHU‘E — Monday evening, Mayor Derek Kawakami sent up two proposed local emergency rules for Gov. David Ige’s approval in an attempt to fill in gaps on the state’s Safe Travels program.
24% of Kaua‘i CARES funds left
LIHU‘E — The county has a remaining 24% of federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds left to spend before the end of the year.
Kawakami asks state to change Safe Travels
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek Kawakami is requesting the state modify its Safe Travels program to require travelers have their pre-travel test results prior to travel.
Cost of COVID-19-related county labor
LIHU‘E — County officials are estimating it’ll cost about $300,000 a month to continue emergency operations, support and other COVID-19-related procedures come the start of the new year.
County sees flaws in state’s Safe Travels program
LIHU‘E — The county is attempting to fill gaps in and improve the state’s Safe Travels program that allows travelers to bypass a mandatory, two-week quarantine.
Permits granted for renewed ‘Oma‘o hub
LIHU‘E — New operations are on the horizon for ‘Oma‘o Ranch Lands, LLC. with the approval of new permits from the Planning Commission this past Tuesday.
Long-challenged TVR finally gets permits
LIHU‘E — A contested special permit to manage a transient vacation rental that’s been in operation since the early 2000s was granted by the Planning Commission Tuesday afternoon due to exceeding the statute of limitations on processing the application.
Inmates battling COVID in the desert
LIHU‘E — Ku‘ulei Alapai is scared her brother will return to Hawai‘i in a body bag.
Weekend without new cases
LIHU‘E — The county currently has 11 active cases, including three hospitalized, Mayor Derek Kawakami said Monday afternoon.
Free surge testing through end of year starting Sunday
LIHU‘E — Beginning Sunday, free community COVID-19 testing will be available every Sunday through the end of the year.
Kaua‘i sees 72% turnout for 2020 General Election
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i recorded a record 72% voter turnout for the 2020 General Election.
Kaua‘i residents approve six charter amendments
LIHU‘E — In addition to elections, voters leaned heavily in favor of six Kaua‘i County Charter amendments.
DeCosta, Carvalho Jr. in line to join council
LIHU‘E — Devin Valencia-Pereles and her mom, Jennie Valencia, pulled up to the Lihu‘e Civic Center Pi‘ikoi Building to drop off their ballots together.