Path closed for repairs
County workers are making moves to clean up Lydgate Park after recent rains caused sewage spills and added runoff to increasing coastal erosion problems in the area, triggering major instabilities in the walking path that goes through the park.
Kealia temporary bridge opens
KAPA‘A — On Tuesday, the temporary bridge and bypass road opened alongside Kuhio Highway, near Kealia Beach.
Heard in the Costco line
LIHUE– On Sunday morning, around 11:45 a.m. the line to get into Costco was longer than what was normal during days without the pandemic triggering social distancing rules at stores, but customers were finding ways to pass the time — and catch a little social interaction while waiting.
New Head of Island School announced
PUHI — The Board of Directors at Island School is pleased to announce that it has appointed Kate Conway, from Palo Alto, California, to the position of Head of School, effective July 1, 2020.
‘Hotels for Heroes’ program kicks off today
Today, the “Hotels for Heroes” program begins at eight participating hotels on Kaua‘i, part of a statewide movement to offer hotel rooms free of charge to state and county first responders and health-care essential workers.
A trident for Neptune
Neptune now has his trident, though it’s not quite in-hand just yet.
Apply for financial help
LIHUE– Today, is the day to apply for the (HAP) Ho‘ala Assistance Program. At 9 a.m., it will go live on the (CFNHA) Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Facebook page. The program is offering financial help to families in need during this pandemic.
Farmers need pig feed
LIHU‘E– Kaua‘i pig farms aren’t getting their usual food scraps from local schools, restaurants and hotels since they’re closed due to COVID-19, and farmers are asking the community to pitch in and help keep the hogs fed.
A mother’s angst, a daughter home safely
Before the COVID-19 pandemic was declared on March 11, this divorced single parent of three was busy writing news for TGI; covering community events, inspirational stories, and a few of the more bizarre twists and turns 2020 has had in store for us — all the while keeping my eye on COVID-19.
‘One taco at a time’
COVID-19 has affected many businesses on Kaua‘i, and owners are finding creative ways to stay open and serve the community.
Sewing protection
In Hawai‘i and on the mainland, face masks are hard to find in the stores or online, and many facilities like hospitals are in need of them because their staffs are working on the front-lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents hopeful on day one of stay at home
Amidst a stay-at-home order and travel quarantines for those traveling to Hawai‘i from the mainland or internationally, families on Kaua‘i are finding ways to cope, follow rules and support the community.
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Lockdown begins today
LIHU‘E– Today is the first day of the Kaua‘i stay-at-home order, which went into effect just after midnight Tuesday, residents were stocking up to hunker down as Mayor Derek Kawakami released the details of the Kaua‘i stay-at-home plan.
Scholarship deadline nears
The deadline is nearing for North Shore students to apply for the Kaua‘i North Shore Lions Club 2020 annual scholarship program, with a total of $40,000 up for grabs to go toward education. All applications must be postmarked by Monday, March 31.
Community spread begins
The state Department of Health confirmed another new case of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i Friday, and officials said there is evidence of community spread of the virus within the state.
Third case of COVID-19 confirmed
LIHUE – Department of Health has confirmed the third case of COVID-19 on Kauai in an adult female resident, who is currently in stable condition and isolated at home.
26 cases confirmed
Hawaii’s newly created Special Senate Committee on COVID-19 held its first meeting Thursday, as the state Department of Health confirmed six new cases of COVID-19.
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Community bands together to assist stranded folks
HANALEI – As most of the island took shelter from torrential rains on Tuesday, Tommy Hamai and Owen Wadhwani-Meeks spent the afternoon out in the storm, helping shuttle people and supplies across the swollen Hanalei River.
Kauai underwater from Westside to Northshore
HANALEI – On Tuesday morning, a Hanalei resident Kevin Horgan and his wife woke up to about four feet of water flooding the bottom floor of their house, which is located on Weke Road across from the newly rebuilt Blackpot Beach Park.
First-hand search and rescue
KILAUEA — Last week, Kaua‘i Search and Rescue welcomed a handful of people from all walks of life to partake in search-and-rescue activities while deciding if they want to become members of the team. This event was held at Kilauea’s dog park.