Kauai Schools Plans for Quarter 3
Kauai Complex Area Superintendent, Paul Zina, provided an update from the Hawaii Department of Education regarding the plans for the 3rd Quarter.
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Moratorium on Pre-Travel Testing Program
Gov. David Ige has approved Kaua‘i Mayor Derek Kawakami’s request to place a temporary moratorium on Kaua‘i’s participation in the state’s pre-travel testing program. Effective Dec. 2 at 12:01 a.m., all transpacific and intercounty travelers arriving in Kaua‘i are subject to the 14-day quarantine regardless of testing.
Read articleVirtual Economic Summit
The Kaua‘i Virtual Economic Summit will be held Nov 24th. The Summit includes a panel discussion on implementing a new paradigm for visitor travel.
Read articleSurge 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.
Read articleHawaii Busines Pivot Grant
The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii announced a new Hawaii Business Pivot Grant
Read articlePost-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.
Read articleRent 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.
Read articleHawaii 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.
Read articleMayor’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
Read articleKupa‘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.
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