Quarantine Reduced to 10 days
Governor Ige issues 17th COVID-19 emergency proclamation, reducing quarantine period for travelers into and within Hawai‘i
Read articleInnovation Grants Request for Proposals
The County of Kauai’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is requesting proposals for its Innovation Grant for Fiscal Year 2020-21. OED will be accepting applications for innovative projects to generate short-term and long-term economic growth and diversification on Kauai. The intent of the grant is to support new programs or projects that advance innovation by identifying and solving local problems in the areas of small business, technology, transportation, agriculture, local manufacturing, circular economy and tourism in Kauai County.
Read articleHawaii Restaurant Card Reminder
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 articleSmall Business Grants Funded
The County of Kaua‘i announces it will provide grant funding to approximately 180 Kaua‘i businesses that remain on its application waitlist for the Small Business Boost Grant Program.
Read articleKauai 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.
Read articleMoratorium 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.
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