Islands to decide on school reopenings
HONOLULU — Via Gov. David Ige’s Thursday press conference, the state Department of Education announced they will use a newly released guidance from the state Department of Health to plan for appropriate learning models for the remainder of the current school year.
Westside science center gets $176,506
WAIMEA — The Kaua‘i Community Science Center, a nonprofit that teaches science literacy to students in Waimea, was awarded a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant of $176,506 from the county in July.
ClimbHI Bridge help keiki climb higher
LIHU‘E — Julie Morikawa, president of ClimbHI Bridge, appreciates the federal funding issued by the county in July to her locally grown nonprofit platform to help keiki further their education.
Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring goes virtual
LIHU‘E — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua‘i received a $40,000 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Grant from the county to implement a “Virtual Future” app to assist in helping to mentor kids of Kaua‘i.
Federal funding secured for Native Hawaiian education
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced Hawai‘i will receive nearly $27 million in new federal funding to support grants under the Native Hawaiian Education Program.
County turns attention to abandoned vehicles
LIHU‘E — In an effort to reduce Kaua‘i’s abandoned-vehicle nuisance, a County of Kaua‘i taskforce introduced an educational video and presentation Wednesday at the County Council meeting.
Grants give some relief to business owners
LIHU‘E — Small Business Boost grants of $7,500 bring temporary relief to business owners all over Kaua‘i as they find ways to stay afloat through the pandemic.
Watching ‘Mulan’ as a family
Last Friday, Disney launched a premier access tier of its service Disney+ to stream the 2020 real-life action-packed version of the movie “Mulan” for $29.99.
Hawai‘i COVID Collaborative launches data, storytelling hub
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i COVID Collaborative (HCC), a new subcommittee of nonprofit and business leaders across the state working together, introduced a new data and storytelling based website Tuesday.
Church of the Pacific continues North Shore pantries
PRINCEVILLE — The Church of the Pacific’s all-volunteer outreach mission on Kapaka Road in Princeville will continue to manage two weekly pantry lines, one in Princeville and one in Anahola.
Friends of Kalepa help clear out overgrown graves
All it took was a detour off of a hiking trail a few weeks ago at the base of Kalepa Ridge for resident Jennie Waiwaiole-Vega of Kapa‘a to take action.
Kekaha parent petitions in-person learning
KEKAHA — As of last night, Kekaha parent Sheena Leigh Figueira Galbraith has received over 1,070 signatures on her online petition called “Governor: Let Kauai’s children go to school,” which she created over a week ago.
Buy Hawai‘i, Give Aloha e-commerce for small businesses
LIHU‘E — Becky Burns, owner of Anahola Granola in Hanapepe, said before the pandemic, they were making 4 tons, or 8,000 pounds, of granola for 5,000 bars a week.
HCDC creates jobs for the unemployed
Regardless of eligibility for leases on state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands parcels, unemployed Kaua‘i residents can participate in a five-month employment program created by a nonprofit in Anahola.
Survey seeks input from families about distance learning
LIHU‘E — A nonprofit organization created for parents, educators and policymakers for public schools in Hawai‘i is looking for parents statewide to fill out an online survey by Tuesday, Sept. 8.
First two Seabins successfully cleaning Ala Wai Harbor
HONOLULU — Collecting ocean trash has come to Hawai‘i, and it has gone high-tech.
Kaua‘i Veterans Center is still open for business
LIHU‘E — Mary Kay Hertog, commander at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center, was excited to hear the good news.
Darcie Yukimura promoted at Hawai‘i Community Foundation
KOLOA — Darcie Yukimura’s title changed, even though her duties remained the same.
Gather FCU has partnered up with EVERFI to provide students access
LIHU‘E — “Financial literacy taught at a young age can build a young adult’s confidence when it’s time for them to live on their own,” said Gather Federal Credit Union Business Development Manager Stephenie Brown.
Hale ‘Opio Kaua‘i partnering with TrustCircle
LIHU‘E — A private, nonprofit, was approved for a Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act grant. The organization’s goal is to utilize artificial intelligence-driven Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs on prevention and early intervention to improve mental health and wellbeing for all impacted by COVID-19.