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Kauaʻi Mayor Kawakami shares budget goals in wake of Maui wildfires
In Kauaʻi County’s efforts to reduce fire risk and fuel sources, Mayor Kawakami announced this year’s budget will include $2.7 million in heavy equipment for Kauaʻi road crews to help manage vegetation, and added $1.5 million to cover costs to clear brush and large debris from county properties. The Kaua‘i Fire Department will also acquire two water tenders and a brush fire-fighting apparatus to enhance fire response.
Kaua‘i’s Moves to More Cautious Tier 3 with Updated Guidelines
The more cautious tier was activated after the Kaua‘i’s average case count remained elevated for the past two weeks. This is the first time Kaua‘i has moved tiers since the guidelines were approved in October 2020.
Kawakami to Deliver Kaua’i State of The County Online Amid Concerns Over Coronavirus Spread
Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami will deliver his second State of the County Address via video, which will be uploaded to the County of Kaua‘i website and Facebook page by noon on Friday, March 13.
Farm to School Program Features Kalo on Food Service Menu
The ‘Āina Pono Hawai‘i State Farm to School Program celebrated a milestone on Kauaʻi with ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School becoming the first Hawai‘i Department of Education school to officially serve kalo or taro in its food service menu.
Maui Flood Relief Container Reaches Kaua‘i
A 20-ft container filled with over 2,000 items donated by Maui residents arrived on Kaua’i to offer aid as the island recovers from recent flooding.
Island Mayors Reaffirm Resiliency As a Top Priority for Hawaiʻi
“Renewable energy is one of the key components to a resilient future,” said Mayor Arakawa.
VIDEO: Tavares Announces Mayoral Reelection Bid In 2010
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMmwM14L8Ao[/youtube] By Wendy Osher Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares last night announced her plans to seek re-election in 2010 during a campaign fundraiser at the Grand Wailea Resort in South Maui. “I’m optimistic about our future and I want to continue to build on the successes we created since taking office,” said Tavares. Â “We created […]
COUNTY MAYORS PRESENT PRIORITIES FOR 2009 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Maui Mayor Tavares Announces Priorities Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares announced her priorities for the 2009 legislative session during (a hearing before the House Finance and Senate Ways and Means Committees) a joint conference at the state capitol on Tuesday. In addressing lawmakers, Tavares said she would not be making any direct requests for funding given […]