From Mayor Kirk Caldwell, “We agree with many of the actions taken today including the opening of beaches for exercise, and the extension of the 14 day travel quarantine. However, as noted in the attached letter, we have concerns that the action taken today will affect the City and County of Honolulu’s ability to act quickly and deliberately during this crisis. The City and County of Honolulu and I as Mayor agree on the need for greater consistency and coordination of decisio

Hawai‘i State Senate President Ron Kouchi (D-Kauai) issued the following statement today after Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami instituted an island-wide curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily until further notice to reduce the spread of COVID-19. “I understand why Mayor Kawakami took this unprecedented step. His primary concern is the health and safety of all Kauai residents, and protecting our kūpuna. I commend Mayor Kawakami for taking action to slow the spread of COVID-19 and prote

“Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and practice your escape!" LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Fire Department is promoting National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6 to 12, to help educate the community about fire safety and preparedness. “This year’s theme works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and their ‘ohana safe and prepared for a fire emergency,” said Deputy Fire Chief Kilipaki Vaughan. “Situational awareness is a skill people ne

The Hanapēpē-Eleele Hawai’i Hazards Awareness & Resilience Program (HHARP) will be honored as a disaster resilient community by local, state and federal officials during the Kaua’i Community Disaster Preparedness Fair being held this Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Hanapēpē-Eleele HHARP is the first community group on a neighbor island to achieve this recognition. HHARP is a statewide program designed to guide communities through a disaster preparedness process that will empower them b

Flickr Photo Sharing Link 1 - https://flic.kr/s/aHskTWrHFW Flickr Photo Sharing Link 2 - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmD4GJTL Flickr Photo Sharing Link 3 - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmbK7NYc HONOLULU – In an unprecedented show of unity and purpose, Hawaiʻi and other island leaders gathered today to significantly raise the profile on climate change. With scientists voicing growing alarm about rapidly changing world temperatures, sea level rise and potential displacement of populations, isla

April 1, 2019 is the start of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in Hawaii. The Department of the Attorney General, Department of Health, and the Hawaii Coalition Against Sexual Assault are partnering to raise public awareness about sexual violence and support initiatives that work to prevent sexual violence in our communities. Hawaii’s effort is part of a nationwide campaign. This year’s SAAM theme, “I Ask, encourages and empowers everyone, no matter the scenario, to as