Kittens need loving homes
It’s kitten season on Kaua‘i, and the Kaua‘i Humane Society has a few suggestions for people who run across them on their property or elsewhere on Kaua‘i.
New way to learn in the fall
The state Department of Education, Kaua’i Complex Area office announced yesterday in the county’s COVID-19 briefing video, that it will revise school learning models starting the first quarter of the school year 2021 to 2022.
Free to fly again
On Friday, Gov. David Ige signed the 20th proclamation on COVID-19, to allow inter-county travelers vaccinated in the state to bypass pre-travel testing and/or quarantine requirements, starting today.
Sweetener found in streams linked to leaking cesspools
Traces of the artificial sweetener sucralose have been found in 20 streams and four rivers on Kaua‘i, and some scientists say it could mean cesspools and septic systems on the island are leaking into those streams and rivers.
Unions argue over teacher bonus
State lawmakers passed a bill on the last day of the 2021 legislative session, that would give all public-school teachers a one-time. $2,200 bonus payment. Two unions are in disagreement over the incentive.
Workers wanted: Kaua‘i businessowners say it’s hard to hire good workers
Businesses have seen an uptick in sales as tourism picked up since Kaua‘i rejoined the Safe Travels program on April 5, but they are still having a hard time hiring new employees to fill their business needs. It’s a trend that is continuing nationwide.
Simplicia Amazing
A county park employee, Simplicia Tugade has been cleaning up Salt Pond Beach Park with a smile for 28 years.
Mentors helped Leonila Fulgencio score two college acceptance letters
Leonila Fulgencio of Kaua‘i High School is a graduating senior, one of the valedictorians of her class, and is considering offers from two colleges to further her education.
Mixed feelings on Tier 3
Governor David Ige Thursday approved Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami’s updated Business & Recreation Guidelines tier chart, and the county’s move to a newly-modified Tier 3.
Kaua‘i singer funds single with swimsuit sales
Kapa‘a resident Nialani Green had to come home from college in California because of the pandemic.
Virtual conference is on federal contracts
Tuesday was the first day of a three-day, virtual conference, “Hawai‘i’s Advantage to Federal Contracting.”
Visitors turned away at Ha‘ena
Employees have turned away over 700 cars the past two Sundays at Ha‘ena State Park.
North Shore students have unique commute
A week after the Hanalei landslide occurred, one parent got his boat and transported his son and classmates from Black Pot Beach to the former Princeville Hotel’s beach access, a 10-minute Zodiac boat ride, followed by a van ride courtesy of the Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay, to get to school in Kilauea.
First census statistics released
The first round of statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau are out for the public to see, and there’s much more information to come.
CDC: Go outside without masks
Hawai‘i officials were still mulling over mask mandates on Tuesday after the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased its guidelines, with the CDC now saying fully-vaccinated Americans don’t need to cover their faces when outdoors unless they are in a big crowd of strangers.
Public input sought on Kalaheo water project
The county Department of Water is expecting to build a new Clearwell tank on a portion of state land, replacing the existing Clearwell tank in Kalaheo later this year.
Smith’s Fern Grotto tour reopens
Businesses, resorts and tours are reopening on Kaua‘i as visitor numbers increase, and Smith’s Tropical Paradise is one of them.
Credit union has funds to help renters
The Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union is gearing up to launch the Kauai 2021 Coronavirus Rent and Utility Assistance Program in early May.
Students win big at state science fair
Twelve students, from Kaua‘i High School in Lihu‘e and from St. Theresa School in Kekaha, scooped 19 awards and $4,600 in cash and scholarship prizes at the Hawai‘i Academy of Science’s virtual 64th annual Hawai‘i State Science and Engineering Fair, held April 17.
Waimea musician releases debut song
Waimea musician Jordan Paul had to make a new friend to get out of his 2020 quarantine funk.