How the county chose CARES Act grant recipients
LIHU‘E — Using specialized Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds, the county recently awarded 44 proposals for projects ranging from direct assistance to jobs to getting food out to the community.
Hundreds apply for small business grant
LIHU‘E — Thomas Fuquay had four devices open trying to apply for the county’s Small Business Boost Grant yesterday.
Council holds another session for stakeholders
Stakeholders, including developers and affordable-housing advocates, weighed in on what they like and don’t like about the county’s housing policy, and proposals on improving Ordinance 860.
Feds dictate income levels for certain would-be buyers, renters
Many affordable-housing developments are built using federal funds, which dictates the area median income a person can earn before falling out, often at 60%.
Last-minute amendment to anti-styrofoam bill
LIHU‘E — A bill that would effectively ban the use and sale of polystyrene foam food service containers faced another amendment yesterday, making the proposed law less strict, and bringing some of the language back to what was initially introduced.
Medical Reserve Corps assists in COVID response
The Kaua‘i branch of the Medical Reserve Corps has 127 volunteers. Of that, one volunteer is assisting with houseless outreach. Some are assisting with meal delivery for those in isolation and quarantine.
Disputing path to beach access
‘ALIOMANU — Police were called on a group clearing a path commonly used for beach access that crosses private property yesterday.
Council to workshop housing policy with stakeholders
LIHU‘E — Tomorrow, the Kaua‘i County Council will have an explanatory workshop to discuss the contentious reform of Ordinance 860, the county’s housing policy from 1:30-4:30 p.m.
No new virus cases on Kaua‘i
Sunday, the state Department of Health reported 220 new positive cases of coronavirus.
Schools reopen with distance tomorrow
Amie Igaya was walking around Kukui Grove Center Thursday afternoon with her children, still unsure of what the coming days will bring.
HSTA: Schools are ‘unsafe and hazardous’
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association claims the state Department of Education’s plans for reopening public schools as early as Monday are both “dangerous” and violate labor agreements.
New case; outdoor gatherings limited
For the past week, the state has seen a spike in positive coronavirus cases, with new, three-digits case counts daily.
Record 355 cases; more restrictions possible
“We have some very bad news to report today,” Gov. David Ige said at the start of his Thursday news conference.
FTA funds to replace six in Kaua‘i Bus fleet
LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i received $1.4 million in funds, as part of a Federal Transit Administration package of $9,596,669 to purchase new buses on Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i Island.
Kaua‘i looking to limit outdoor gatherings
LIHU‘E — Monitoring the rapid community spread of the coronavirus on O‘ahu, yesterday, Mayor Derek Kawakami announced his intentions to limit casual, outdoor gatherings.
2 new active cases linked to inter-island travel
LIHU‘E — Yesterday, Kaua‘i District Health officials announced two new positive cases of COVID-19, both related to inter-island travel. This brings the active case count to four, and the cumulative total to 51.
Status of Coco Palms reviewed
LIHU‘E — While the Planning Commission received over 115 pieces of written and oral testimony overwhelmingly calling for the reconsideration of plans to redevelop the area of the Coco Palms Resort, there wasn’t much they could do.
Kaua‘i public schools opt for distance learning model
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Complex Area will be implementing a 100% distance learning model for at least the first four weeks of school beginning next week.
Learn how to be zero waste
LIHU‘E — One of the most pressing issues the county faces is on the subject of waste diversion, John Harder, co-founder of Zero Waste Kaua‘i said.
West Kaua‘i Community Plan comes with code amendments
LIHU‘E — Last week, Planning Director Ka‘aina Hull introduced six bills to complement the newly proposed West Kaua‘i Community Plan by amending the Kaua‘i County Code’s comprehensive zoning ordinances.