Rental car companies oppose county’s new proposed tax class
LIHU‘E — Major rental-car companies are opposing a bill before the Kaua‘i County Council that seeks to create and define a real-property-tax class for rental-car fleets.
Council authorizes steps to take over Kilauea property for affordable housing
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Council has authorized the first steps in condemnation by eminent domain of a 23.5-acre lot in Kilauea for an affordable housing project.
County investigates education and KCCC clusters
LIHU‘E — Monday, the Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases, including one child and 12 adults.
COVID-19 hits public schools, sixteen cases on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Education reported 325 confirmed COVID-19 cases between Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 13, associated with schools across the state.
34 new COVID cases Thursday
LIHU‘E — Among recent cases of COVID-19, who is vaccinated and who isn’t?
Coast Guard, county first responders conduct search-and-rescue exercise
Search-and-rescue operations require a layered approach, Jon Smith of the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu said Wednesday afternoon.
Planning Commission approves subdivision of Kauanoe O Koloa
LIHU‘E — The county will accept $5 million in various in-lieu-of fees to satisfy workforce-housing requirements for a development in Koloa.
State sets new restrictions on gatherings
LIHU‘E — In July, the state’s average seven-day COVID-19 infection count was in the 60s. This August, it’s in the 500s.
55 new cases, jail cluster Tuesday
LIHU‘E — In its highest single-day reported case count, Tuesday, the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 55 new cases of COVID-19.
KDHO: 11 new cases, 2 new clusters
LIHU‘E — Officials continue to investigate two clusters on island, Kaua‘i District Health Officer Dr. Janet Berreman reported Monday.
Residents, county and state workers and parents protest vaccinations Monday
LIHU‘E — Karen Samiano feels like there’s been too much friction surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations.
Waimea 400 plan focuses on housing, ag
How will climate change and sea-level rise affect the 417 acres of the Waimea 400 site?
Cleaning up Anahola back roads
ANAHOLA — “How can you go somewhere so beautiful and make it ugly?” Kaua‘i Fire Department Capt. Jeremie Makepa asked as he looked out to the coastline off Anahola in late July.
DOH: Lihu‘e Missionary Church COVID-19 exposure warning
LIHU‘E — The state’s Department of Health has issued an exposure notice to those who participated in the Lihu‘e Missionary Church youth excursions on July 25 and 31.
County health: 8 new cases Thursday
LIHU‘E — Thursday, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19.
Ige, mayors announce vaccination requirements for public sector employees
LIHU‘E — County and state employees have until Aug. 16 to provide proof of vaccination or face weekly COVID-19 tests at their own cost.
Council approves traffic calming bill
LIHU‘E — A bill clarifying and outlining the county’s Department of Public Works and Kaua‘i County Council’s roles in determining measures to slow down traffic has passed through the legislative body.
KHS to start ‘safe haven’ program for pets and victims of abuse
LIHU‘E — Worrying about a place for a beloved pet can be just an added layer of stress for somebody trying to flee a domestic violence or abusive household situation.
Five new COVID-19 cases; vaccination, testing ongoing
LIHU‘E — Five new cases of COVID-19 were reported Monday, consisting of four residents and one visitor.
DOH and DOE make case for back-to-school safety
LIHU‘E — The fall semester for all public elementary, middle and high schools on island kicks off today with enhanced COVID-related safety measures for daily, in-person learning.