Meet the candidates: Ed Justus
HANAPEPE — Business at the Talk Story Bookstore dropped at least 70% since the start of lockdown, said Ed Justus, 37, of Kalaheo, bookstore owner and Kaua‘i County County candidate.
State launches second surveillance testing program
LIHU‘E — With a week left before reopening, the state is committing to a surveillance testing program that will randomly select 10% of travelers to take a state-funded second test.
A Labor of Love at the Friendship House
Normally, the Friendship House off Kuhio Highway at Kealia Bluff would be bustling. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, capacity and activities are limited.
A week to go, officials weigh-in on reopening
LIHU‘E — The county has not ruled out opting out of the state’s pre-travel testing program, County of Kaua‘i Managing Director Michael Dahilig briefed the Kaua‘i County Council Wednesday.
Ige denies county’s proposed second-test program
LIHU‘E — Gov. David Ige has declined the county’s plans for a 72-hour post-travel COVID-19 test, or two-test program, for incoming travelers to Kaua‘i.
Meet the candidates: Addison Bulosan
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i County Council candidate Dr. Addison Bulosan sits on a couch in his Specific Chiropractic Center office off Umi Street in Lihu‘e, more reserved than his online persona seen daily on Facebook Lives.
County has same-day virus test kits
LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i has secured 15,000 rapid, same-day COVID-19 tests to implement a second-test program for trans-Pacific and interisland travelers when the state reopens to visitors Oct. 15.
Meet the candidates: Richard Fukushima
KAPA‘A — A bucket-list dream of his, Richard Fukushima is making his third and final bid to join the Kaua‘i County Council. But this time around, he’s rerouted his campaign.
County has spent over half of CARES Act funds
LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i reported it has spent or earmarked about 65%, or $18,530,182, of its Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds as Aug. 30.
Cases not infectious while traveling
LIHU‘E — Investigation the state Department of Health made into the two active COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i gives officials confidence neither was infectious during travel.
Kaua‘i COVID cases Mainland linked
LIHU‘E — The two active cases on Kaua‘i are both linked to Mainland travel, but the county is clarifying that neither were infectious during travel, Kaua‘i District Health Officer Dr. Janet Berreman said Monday.
UHERO forecasts state’s economic future
LIHU‘E — Hawai‘i’s economic forecast continues to look grimmer as the pandemic persists, and one forecast compares two different projections.
Input sought on draft of county’s multi-hazard plan
LIHU‘E — The county must update the Multi-Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Plan plan every five years to be eligible for federal pre- and post-disaster assistance, and the county is looking for community input on its 2020 draft.
Residents oppose possible westside resort bill
LIHU‘E — During the process of creating the 2018 Kaua‘i General Plan, the community spoke out in opposition to more resorts. However, 60 acres on the Westside was labeled “provisional,” to be determined through the West Kaua‘i Community Plan.
Council candidates on immediate climate change
LIHU‘E — If elected to the Kaua‘i County Council, candidates running for office shared their ideas for how the next two years will be impactful to climate change, including stricter setback legislation, building codes and food production.
Council candidates discuss legislation toward climate change
LIHU‘E — What candidates for the Kaua‘i County Council would be willing to do to mitigate climate change was the focus of what may be the only forum prior to the general election.
Council supporting ‘Aina Aloha Future
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i County Council members present at yesterday’s meeting unanimously passed a resolution supporting the ‘Aina Aloha Economic Futures initiative and transition to a circular economy based on Native Hawaiian values.
$1.75 M to help Kaua‘i cattle ranchers
KEKAHA — Kaua‘i has a cattle problem. Many cattle ranchers ship off their herds to O‘ahu or other destinations to be finished and processed, but with market disruptions made prevalent due to the coronavirus pandemic, they’re unable to and are now forced to rethink what to do with their livestock.
Tune in for county council forum Wednesday
LIHU‘E — Tomorrow, 13 of the 14 candidates running for a seat on the Kaua‘i County Council will take the stage, er, virtual stage, for another round of questions at one of the only forums to this election season.
Balancing resort bubble and pre-travel testing
Last week, two major sign-offs to reopening the island of Kaua‘i were announced: approval to start a “resort bubble” program, and the date for the state’s pre-travel testing program reopening strategy.