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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Public Comment on Consider.it

The Office of Economic Development recently received proposals for the 2021 Innovation Grants. The intent of the Innovation Grants is to support new projects that use innovative approaches to solve local problems. As part of the review process, the Office of Economic Development is inviting the public to view the proposals and provide feedback. This…

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EIDL Advance

Targeted EIDL Advance Businesses and nonprofit organizations that received the EIDL Advance in 2020 but did not receive the full $10K advance may be eligible to receive additional grant funds through the Targeted EIDL Advance in 2021. If this applies to your business or nonprofit organization, we encourage you to monitor your email for communication…

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