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…

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…

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…

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,…

Free COVID-19 testing

The County of Kaua‘i shared the following press release on 2/12/21, announcing the availability of free COVID-19 testing: Free COVID-19 testing now available on Kaua‘i LĪHU‘E – Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami announced that the County of Kaua‘i, in partnership with the Kaua‘i District Health Office, is now providing free COVID-19 testing weekdays in Līhuʻe…