Domestic violence calls up
Domestic-violence-related calls are up about 15%, according to the Kaua‘i Police Department.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Q&A: CSA for Kupuna
Editor’s Note: Questions about stay-at-home orders can be submitted to tinyurl.com/TFIQ-A and The Garden Island staff will do our best to find you an answer by contacting county officials and Kauai District Health Officer, Dr. Janet Berreman. We will continue to share answers throughout the week. Contact the Hawai‘i Department of Health or your physician for official COVID-19 symptoms and steps to take if you think you have the virus.
Ticketed for sunbathing
LIHU‘E — To date, the Kaua‘i Police Department has issued nearly 60 citations for breaking state and local stay-at-home orders. Of these, 15 have been to beachgoers.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Q&A: Do I need documents?
Editor’s Note: Questions about stay-at-home orders can be submitted to tinyurl.com/TFIQ-A and The Garden Island staff will do our best to find you an answer by contacting county officials and health professional, Dr. Janet Berreman. We will continue to share answers throughout the week. Contact the Hawai‘i Department of Health or your physician for official COVID-19 symptoms and steps to take if you think you have the virus.
‘Where are you going?’
LIHU‘E — The Hawai’i National Guard assisted the Kaua‘i Police Department with two checkpoints on the island yesterday.
Retail stores begin mask requirements
KAPA‘A — Roberta Apaisa wears a blue paper mask as she checks out customers at the Wailua Country Store. She stands behind a plexiglass shield with a small opening for customers to slide cash or cards through to make their purchases.
8 active COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i announced its 18th confirmed case of COVID-19, with eight currently active cases on the island. All but one of these cases are travel related.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Q&A: How many are hospitalized?
• Editor’s Note: Questions about stay-at-home orders can be submitted to tinyurl.com/TFIQ-A and The Garden Island staff will do our best to find you an answer by contacting county officials and health professional, Dr. Janet Berreman. We will continue to share answers throughout the week. Contact the Hawai‘i Department of Health or your physician for official COVID-19 symptoms and steps to take if you think you have the virus.
Elderly volunteers staying at home due to COVID-19
Volunteer work has changed for Dr. Dennis Pezzato.
County revenue projections adjusted
When the administration of Mayor Derek Kawakami was initially creating next year’s budget, there were proposals for new revenue bills and increased tax rates that imposed higher fees on residents.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Q&A Churches worship services
Q: Why are churches still able to have worship services?
COVID-19 rules confuse homeowner
Mounque “Monk” Barazone wanted to rent his one-bedroom, oceanfront condo at Kaua‘i Beach Villas last week.
Your COVID-19 questions answered
Are we allowed to solo shoreline fish? Pick opihi?
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Q&A
Editor’s Note: Questions about stay-at-home orders can be submitted to tinyurl.com/TFIQ-A and The Garden Island staff will do our best to find you an answer. We will continue to share answers throughout the week. Contact the Hawai‘i Department of Health or your physician for official COVID-19 symptoms and steps to take if you think you have the virus.
Kaua‘i 2020 Census reporting falling behind
LIHU‘E — Only 19.8% of households in Kaua‘i have responded to the 2020 Census since it opened last month. That’s almost two times less than the national average of 38.4%, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Paying rent during COVID-19
LIHU‘E — The $1,300 Racquel Burns pays for her three-bedroom home is seeming harder and harder to get.
When to stay home
LIHU‘E — Yes, you can bring your car to the mechanic, enjoy solo outdoor activities, and yes, you can even sell fish along the side of the road. But, no, you can’t lay out in the sun on the beach, go sightseeing or enjoy a motorcycle joy rides for the time being.
Kauaʻi gun shop sees “sizeable uptick” in sales
LIHU‘E — JGB Arms, which operates in the Harbor Mall, has seen a “sizeable uptick” in firearm sales on the island, said managing member Jason Bryant.
COVID-19 hits county budget
Real estate values on the island are expected to drop, and that could look like $30 million in reduced revenue for the county as just another part of the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KPD prepping more drone use
Earlier this year, investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board used drone footage to document and analyze a helicopter crash that killed seven passengers in December on Kaua‘i. And now, the Kaua‘i Police Department is equipping its team to be able to do the same.