Surge Testing Program
The county of Kauai is launching a free COVID-19 surge testing program available every Sunday, and urged hospitality industry staff and uninsured residents to participate.
Hawaii Busines Pivot Grant
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii announced a new Hawaii Business Pivot Grant
Post-Arrival Testing
Please protect our community and take a voluntary follow-up test 3 days after your arrival. Visit kauai.gov/covid-19 for testing location and times.
Mayor’s Emergency Rule 20
Gov. Ige approves Mayor Kawakami’s emergency rules allowing interisland travelers who pass pre-test to be exempt from quarantine, and create tier system with safeguards in case numbers increase
Hawaii Restaurant Card
The Hawaii Restaurant Card is a prepaid debit card. The $500 cards will be mailed to displaced workers who are currently receiving unemployment insurance benefits. The cards can be used at any Hawaii restaurant. There is no need to sign up for the program. The cards will be mailed to qualified recipients in mid-October.
Rent Relief & Housing Assistance Program
The program provides renters with monthly rent, as well as financial counseling. Funded by a portion of the Federal CARES Act, the program is administered by nonprofit partners Catholic Charities Hawaii and Aloha United Way.
Kupa‘a Kaua‘i Food Distribution Program
The County of Kaua‘i is pleased to announce a joint program with the Hawai‘i Foodbank – Kaua‘i Branch and the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank to provide food packages to individuals and families who have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Destination Management Action Plans
Hawaii Tourism Authority Seeks Community Input to Its
Destination Management Action Plans
Second-Test Pilot Program Denied
Governor David Ige’s denied Kauai County’s proposed second-test pilot program.
PPE For Qualified Organizations
Free PPE is available for Qualified Organizations from HI-EMA.