State of the County Address 2021
Mayor Kawakami’s State of the County 2021 virtual address.
USDA Micro-Grants Available
The State Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the Micro-Grants for Food Security Program, which provides support for small-scale gardening, herding and livestock operations to help produce food in areas that are insecure.
Rise to Work Jobs
A list of jobs is now available through the Rise to Work program.
Updates for Flood Affected Communities
: A new webpage has been created on the County of Kaua‘i website, providing
ongoing information and resources for those affected by the March 2021 flood.
Residents, especially those who reside in the isolated North Shore areas, are advised to visit
www.kauai.gov/kema and view the webpage “March 2021 Flooding” where up-to-date information will
be posted on current Kūhiō Highway closures and repairs, damage assessments, refuse services, postal
services, power and water utility services, COVID-19 vaccines and other health-related resources.
Vaccine Appointments for Residents Age 70+
The County of Kaua‘i is informing residents that vaccine appointments are now open for kūpuna aged 70 or older at Kaua‘i hospitals. The press release below provides more details. Vaccine appointments now open to Kaua‘i residents aged 70 and older The County of Kaua‘i is informing residents that vaccine appointments are now open for kūpuna…
Kaua‘i to join Safe Travels
Governor David Ige approved Kaua‘i’s re-entry into Safe Travels for Trans-Pacific travelers beginning April 5, 2021. Existing rules for travel to Kaua‘i remain in place until that date. The press release below provides more details on this change. Governor Ige approves Kaua‘i’s re-entry into Safe Travels for Trans-Pacific travelers beginning April 5 FOR IMMEDIATE…
Rise to Work Returns in 2021
We are pleased to share the news that the County of Kaua’i will be relaunching the Rise to Work program. This program was created in 2020 to help unemployed Kaua’i residents connect to temporary job opportunities with local employers. The County of Kaua‘i press release provides more details on the announcement. You can view the program…
2021 Virtual Women’s Symposium
The Kauai Chamber, Leadership Kauai and LEI of Kauai are hosting the 2021 Virtual Women’s Symposium on Thursday, March 18th from 9am to 2pm.
Kaua‘i submits proposed Rule 25 to Gov. Ige
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami has submitted proposed Emergency Rule 25 to Governor David Ige for approval. This proposal re-establishes the state’s Safe Travels program for incoming Kaua‘i travelers, effective April 5, 2021. The County of Kaua‘i press release below provides more details on this proposed change. Kaua‘i submits proposed Rule 25 to Gov. Ige,…
Hawaii Remote Work Pilot Project
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) announced the launch of a Hawaii Remote Work Pilot Project. For more information on the program, read the press release below. HAWAII REMOTE WORK PILOT PROJECT – REMOTE READY HAWAII Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in News For…