27 COVID cases in public schools last week
The state Department of Education reported 525 COVID-19 cases between Aug. 27 and Sept. 2. Twenty-seven of those cases were on Kaua‘i.
Officials tout more enforcement, not new restrictions
LIHU‘E — The next step in tackling surging COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations will be increased enforcement and not tighter restrictions, Gov. David Ige and Mayor Derek Kawakami came together to say Friday at a press conference with fellow neighbor island mayors and law enforcement.
Kaua‘i All Girls Rodeo Association hosts final rodeo of season
KOLOA — On Sunday, Kaua‘i All Girls Rodeo Association held its final rodeo for the season.
Waimea High School educator receives HEA Scholarship
WAIMEA — Waimea High School Vice Principal Denise Karratti was one of 10 individuals to receive a 2021-22 Hawai‘i Education Association scholarship for the pursuit of higher education and professional development.
Kauaʻi Humane Society flies nearly 200 animals to Seattle
An EvoJets private charter departed from Lihu‘e Airport early Sunday morning with a very special passenger manifest. Apple, Olivander and Rigatoni were all on board when the Seattle-bound flight took off with 187 shelter animals — bringing 175 cats and 12 dogs about 2,700 miles closer to their forever homes.
25 COVID cases reported in Kaua‘i schools
LIHU‘E — On Friday, the state Department of Education reported 664 COVID-19 cases between Aug. 19 and 26. Twenty-five of those cases were on Kaua‘i.
Hanalei businesses have extra hills to climb
HANALEI — Signs of the labor shortage in Hanalei are everywhere. In just about every shopping center, the doors to several businesses are closed. “New operating hours” and “Help Wanted” notifications are posted up and down the street. Restaurants with long lines are having to turn would-be customers away.
2 lanes of highway to reopen soon
The state Department of Transportation announced that two lanes of traffic on Kuhio Highway will flow in and out of Hanalei starting Saturday, Sept. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Community members try to make sense of DOE COVID report
LIHU‘E — On Thursday, the state Department of Education reported 383 COVID-19 cases between Aug.14 and Thursday, Aug.19, and seven of those cases were reported on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i restaurateurs pivot with tighter restrictions
LIHU‘E — Over a week since new restrictions on restaurants have taken effect, businesses are bouncing back after initial confusion.
HSTA requests bargaining to address safety in schools
LIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association voiced the concerns that conditions in schools are unsafe for both staff and students in an open letter to state and education officials this week.