The County of Kaua‘i announces the following changes in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i from the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective Tuesday, June 2, the Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools will reopen to the public and follow Centers of Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Staff will check in patrons before they enter the pool, and a maximum of six people will be allowed in the Waimea swimming pool and a maximum of seven in the Kapa‘a pool. Social distancing measures will be in place, and swimmers will be required to swim or exercise in designated lanes. Additionally, patrons will be allowed to wait on the bleachers. The hours of operation is as follows: • Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; • Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; • Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; • Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; and • Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please call 241-4460. To view a copy of the emergency proclamation, visit the County of Kaua‘i’s website at www.kauai.gov/KEMA. For more information and to sign up for daily updates from the state Department of Health relating to current COVID-19 information, visit https://health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19-updates/.

Three New Cases of COVID-19 on O‘ahu DOH reports three (3) adults are the latest people to test positive for COVID-19. All are Hawai‘i residents and all were diagnosed in Honolulu. Two of the cases are from community spread, and the risk factor for the third person is unknown at this time. Source: The Hawai'i Department of Health

The Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) is working with the Governor’s Office to provide a blanket extension for all driver’s licenses, State identification cards and instruction permits to the end of September to reduce the need for people to gather at driver’s licensing centers. This extension will be added to a future supplementary proclamation. “Thanks to the actions of the majority of our residents, Hawai‘i is one of the best-performing states in the country in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor David Ige. “We remain grateful and cautious as we move towards recovery. Providing an additional extension of credentials will allow our county DMVs to address the backlog that developed over this emergency period while keeping our public servants and community members safe.” For the status of your county’s driver’s licensing services, please visit their websites or call. Contact information for the counties follows: • City and County of Honolulu http://www.honolulu.gov/cms-csd-menu/site-csd-sitearticles/38020-city-services-smart-options.html or (808) 768-9100 • Maui County https://www.mauicounty.gov/1328/Motor-Vehicle-Licensing or (808) 270- 7363 • Hawaii County https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/finance/vehicle-registration-licensing or (808) 961-2222 • Kauai County https://www.kauai.gov/DriversLicense or (808) 241-4242 As an added note, expired driver’s licenses or State IDs that expired on or after March 1, 2020, can be used at TSA checkpoints for up to one year after the card’s expiration. According to the TSA: “If your driver's license or state-issued ID expired on or after March 1, 2020, and you are unable to renew at your state driver’s license agency, you may still use it as acceptable identification at the checkpoint. TSA will accept expired driver’s licenses or state-issued ID a year after expiration.” (See https://www.tsa.gov/coronavirus, accessed on May 27, 2020). HDOT thanks Hawai‘i residents and its county partners for continuing to act with care as we recover from the COVID-19 emergency together

The Hawai'i State Senate Special Committee on COVID-19 will hold a hearing today at noon live on ‘Olelo 49. Members of the Hawai'i Executive Collaborative will present on a tourism recovery plan to create a task force to establish a travel bubble corridor. The corridor is for travel by two regions, both of which contained the virus, and who agree to a quarantine-free travel zone. Testimony will be provided by Hawai'i Executive Collaborative members Paul Yonamine, Duane Kurisu, and Lori Teranishi. Please note that there may be committee members or invited speakers participating remotely via video or teleconference. The meeting will be available for live viewing on ‘Olelo Channel 49 on O‘ahu and will go out live for pick up by neighbor island public access channels. It will also be livestreamed via http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=13

In the world of nursery raised corals, a one-meter coral is considered big. Yesterday, a team of biologists and technicians from the DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) planted what is believed to be the largest coral to be grown in a land-based nursery. David Gulko, a coral biologist in charge of the Anuenue Coral Restoration Nursery on Sand Island said, “This one-meter (39 inches) coral is the first one that’s ever been done. It’s critically important because as we put out really large size corals, they provide a tremendous number of ecological services and functions and those places where they go.  Much greater than if we put out a bunch of small coral.” The large coral was split into four different pieces before loading onto a work boat. They were then placed into a tub that was gently lowered into the arms of waiting divers. In addition to the one-meter coral, the team out-planted an additional dozen, smaller coral modules in the same area. The coral reef off of the “reef runway” at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport was dramatically altered a decade ago when a U.S. Navy vessel, the USS Port Royal, grounded there. Gulko  explains that it’s been very difficult to restore what represents one of the best, remaining, coral reefs on O‘ahu. This week’s effort is the first out-planting of nursery-grown coral at this location. Over the next two years they hope to place another 200 plus modules in close proximity to one another at this site. While the team grows corals really fast in the nursery, in the waters around Hawai‘i when they go into the ocean, that growth rate slows tremendously.  Gulko explains, “In Hawai‘i our corals naturally grow out in the wild less than one inch each year. We grew the one-meter coral in one year. But as soon as we put them back into their natural environment, they experience the slowest coral growth rates on the planet.  Most places outside Hawai‘i experience coral growth between six and nine inches annually.” Coral ecosystems are considered the foundations of the ocean. “Over time, as different species of fish and invertebrates settle into their coral homes, you’ll start to see the complexity of the  biodiversity come back in areas that have been restored,” said Gulko. “But from an ecological perspective, in terms of services and functions, as soon as we put them out, we’re gaining the shelter, the food sources, the protection from predators, etc., that these coral modules provide.” “Healthy coral reefs also provide shoreline armoring and protection from storm surges. The better shape they are in, the better they can resist and recover from the frequent coral bleaching episodes we’ve experienced, caused by global warming,” said DAR Administrator Brian Neilson.

Senate Ways and Means Committee Chair Donovan M. Dela Cruz and House Finance Committee Chair Sylvia Luke said today’s financial projections by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Taxation Council on Revenues were about what they expected during this coronavirus damaged economy. Based on the Council’s projections and using the federal CARES Act funds, strategic budget cuts and possibly federal loans, Dela Cruz and Luke believe that the state can weather the economic downturn without imposing school furloughs, statewide pay cuts or cuts to critical social services. “The Council on Revenues said there are lots of unknowns is the economy, like when the 14-day quarantine will be lifted,” said Representative Luke. “They are predicting a downturn followed by a sharp increase.” The Council projected a 7 % decline in the economy for fiscal year 2020, a 12 % decline in fiscal year 2021, followed by a 12% percent increase in fiscal year 2022 and annual increases thereafter. The Legislature has appropriated about $562.5 million in CARES Act funds to the counties to provide COVID-19 response support, including rent subsidies, direct food aid and business support to residents in need. Of the $1.2 billion total, $635 million of the CARES Act money will be moved into the State's Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund or "Rainy Day" fund to hold until a decision can be made in June how to best use the funds. "We are going to have to look for strategic cuts so we can ensure that we can still provide assistance for basic needs. We have a combination of options to consider," said Senator Dela Cruz. "The Governor will most likely suggest cuts based on the Council on Revenues projections. This is going to have to be a group effort and we will all need to work together to develop a proposal that we can all support." The budget committee Chairs said there are still may unknowns in the economy and the months ahead are critical. It is not yet known if the U.S. Congress will provide additional support to the states and they are very concerned about maintaining the unemployment fund, especially after federal support expires in July. Federal loans are available to states to cover unemployment funding, but that decision will have to wait until the terms of the loan are made clear.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that Piers 24-28 Utilities Improvements Project at Honolulu Harbor has been awarded to MIRA Image Construction, LLC. This project is part of the overall Harbors Modernization Plan and will provide for needed infrastructure improvements to harbor users. The awarded contract amount is nearly $12.8 million for construction of a new sewer system, potable water, fire hydrants, communication and electrical services. It will also involve demolition and partial removal of the existing electrical system and the stub outs to each subdivided lot for the Harbor tenants to make their connection to bring utilities into their areas. The project is anticipated to start this year and be completed a year from the start of construction. The harbor system is vital to the economic viability and security of the state as more than 80 percent of all goods consumed by people in Hawaii are imported, and of that more than 98 percent is shipped in through the commercial harbors system. No state general fund taxpayer money is being used on the construction. The HDOT Harbors Division is self-sufficient and generates revenue from harbor user fees and charges to pay for operating and maintenance costs, as well as to fund capital improvement projects like Piers 24-28.

Mayor Michael Victorino announced today that Gov. David Ige approved Maui County’s updated Public Health Emergency Rules to allow most businesses and services to reopen starting Monday, June 1. “We are reopening Maui County cautiously and safely,” Mayor Michael Victorino said. “While new COVID-19 cases continue to remain low, everyone needs to do their part to follow social distancing and sanitization practices, so we can maintain the good position we’re in today.” The updated rules are available on the County of Maui’s website at MauiCounty.gov. It contains health and safety modifications that businesses need to follow to reopen and operate. In-person religious services will be allowed to resume on Friday, May 29, with health and safety modifications. Most businesses will be allowed to reopen Monday, June 1, under the County’s health and safety guidelines. Businesses would also need to follow modifications in State law and the Governor’s rules. This includes: Restaurants and other food establishments, including in-service dining (*originally reopening June 5) Fitness and recreational facilities Tattoo parlors Aestheticians Massage therapists Other personal services What will remain CLOSED: Bars Nightclubs Theaters Public Gathering Venues Banquet Halls County Community Centers County Gymnasiums All County parks and beach parks plan to reopen starting June 1. However, individual park reopening dates are subject to change. Waiale Park will remain closed to accommodate the temporary emergency shelters. The following public gathering areas will REOPEN: Clubhouses Dog parks Playgrounds Skate parks The following County pools will REOPEN (with modifications): Coach Soichi Sakamoto Pool Kihei Aquatic Center Lahaina Aquatic Center Upcountry Pool Cooke Memorial Pool The following County pools will remain CLOSED: Coach Spencer Shiraishi Memorial Pool Wailuku Pool at Wells Park Kokua Pool (closed for renovation) Activities that are still NOT allowed: NO gatherings of more than 10 people NO community events or large gatherings NO organized or contact sports on County parks and beach parks NO commercial activities on County parks and beach parks NO camping or use of any grills on County parks and beach parks

Dr. Janet L. Six has been selected as the first archaeologist to be employed by the County of Maui in a position created to protect the County’s significant natural, cultural and historical resources. She begins work on June 1. “Dr. Six has an impressive resume both in her education and training and with decades of experience as an archaeologist working in Maui County,” Mayor Victorino said. “With that, she has a strong foundation upon which to oversee measures to help develop cultural resource management plans and policies on Maui, Moloka`i, Lana`i and Kaho`olawe.” Dr. Six earned her Doctorate in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania, her Master’s in Anthropology from Columbia University and Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Classical Civilization from New York University and an Associate’s degree from Maui Community College. In addition to serving as the lead archaeologist with Sixth Sense Archaeological Consultants based on Maui since 2006, she has served on the Maui County Cultural Resources Commission and has extensive experience working with the local community. Her prior work experience also includes serving as archaeologist for the National Park Service on Haleakala, and as a lecturer at University of Hawai`i Maui College, Southern New Hampshire University and Institute for Shipboard Education’s Semester at Sea. As the first archaeologist for the County of Maui, some of Dr. Six’s duties include identifying, developing and maintaining an inventory of locally significant natural, cultural, and historical resources for protection and perpetuation. She will prepare or oversee the preparation of preservation plans for archaeological and cultural resources that outline short- and long-term preservation and mitigation measures. “I’m ready to work for the people of Maui County to do what’s best for our natural, historical and cultural resources,” Dr. Six said. “I thank Mayor Victorino for entrusting me with this important job.”

AMENDED: City and County of Honolulu – re-opening request for June 19 (movie theatres, museums, fitness centers) will be submitted in a separate proposal and is not included in the order signed today. Gov. David Ige today approved Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s proposal to safely re-open more businesses and operations on O‘ahu, under guidelines that will ensure the safety of employees and customers. Mayor Caldwell’s proposal includes the Friday, May 29th resumption of operations with modifications for “personal service providers” including: Barbers Hairdressers Nail technicians Tattoo artists Other beauty operators The proposal also includes the re-opening of outdoor attractions with limitations, starting Thursday, May 28. This includes: Sea life attractions Water parks Pools Campgrounds People’s Open Markets Shooting and Archery Ranges Similar outdoor facilities The proposal also allows the following to resume operations with modifications: June 5: Business/commercial businesses (in addition to restaurants), indoor residential, non-commercial gatherings of 10 or less (regardless of household) June 19: Indoor operations such as: Movie theatres Museums Fitness centers View Mayor Caldwell's May 26, 2020 proposal here: MAUI COUNTY: Gov. Ige has also approved Mayor Michael Victorino’s request to re-open most businesses and services, with modifications, starting Monday, June 1. The following public gathering areas will also open: Clubhouses Dog parks Playgrounds and skate parks All county parks and beach parks (individual park re-opening dates are subject to change) Select county pools The following businesses and services remain closed: Bars and nightclubs Theatres Public gathering venues Banquet halls County Community Centers County Gymnasiums HAWAII COUNTY: Earlier, Gov. Ige also approved Mayor Harry Kim’s proposal to re-open with modifications, the following businesses/operations starting June 1: Places of worship Personal services (Salons, barber shops, beauty operators) Restaurants (including food courts, but excluding bars, nightclubs) KAUAI COUNTY: With the governor’s approval, Mayor Derek Kawakami re-opened with modifications, the following medium risk business and activities on May 22: Public and private pools Places of worship Outdoor tour activities Salons and barbershops All cleaning and construction work One-on-one personal services (fitness, tutoring, music lessons)

Mayor Kirk Caldwell today announced that he submitted the City and County of Honolulu’s proposal to Governor David Ige for approval to allow for the safe reopening of more Oʻahu designated businesses and operations. These businesses and operations, if approved, will be allowed to reopen under guidelines and recommendations to ensure safety for both employees of these establishments and customers/clients. As part of Mayor Caldwell’s proposal, “Personal Service Providers” would be allowed to resume operations with modifications on Friday, May 29. “Personal Service Providers” include barbers, beauty operators, including hairdressers, nail technicians, and tattoo artists. These service providers must ensure: · Compliance with all State of Hawaiʻi and City statutory and regulatory requirements and standards; · Compliance with applicable CDC guidelines (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses-employers.html); · Arrange seating in the establishment so that customers are separated from other customers by six feet between booths/stations or have physical barriers between them · Implement additional mitigation measures when strict physical distancing of at least six feet is not feasible for a specific task; · Ensure that all equipment that comes into direct contact with customers/clients and all furniture in service areas (such as chairs, capes, and the shampooing area in a barber shop or salon) is completely cleaned and disinfected between each customer/client in accordance with CDC guidelines and applicable law; · No waiting areas are allowed. Details related to the reopening of these designated businesses and operations will be published in the Mayor’s Ho‘oulu i Honolulu Order 3.0 (Restore Honolulu Order 3.0) pending approval by Governor Ige. “Getting more of our residents back to work safely is one of our top priorities right now,” said Mayor Caldwell. “Oʻahu’s unemployment rate jumped to 20% last month, with even more who haven’t filed for unemployment yet or aren’t eligible but are struggling to make ends meet. We feel it’s important to keep the public up-to-date with our proposals so that businesses will have sufficient lead time to properly prepare for a safe reopening approved by the Governor. I thank the Governor and his staff for working with us to safely return our state to a more open way of life and I’m confident we’ll be able to get this done while protecting the health and safety of our residents.” As part of Mayor Caldwell’s proposal pending approval, outdoor attractions may be able to resume operations with limitations as soon as Thursday, May 28. Public and private outdoor attractions, such as but not limited to sea life attractions, water parks, pools, campgrounds, People’s Open Markets, shooting and archery ranges, and similar outdoor facilities may reopen under the following conditions: · Groups are limited to ten individuals, and where multiple groups are present, operators must implement measures to ensure that they must maintain six feet of physical distance between each other at all times (i.e. no mingling between groups); · Indoor portions of the facility must remain closed, unless such portion is authorized under another section of the Mayor’s Order and comply with any restrictions imposed; · To the extent consistent in this section of the Order, and to the extent reasonable practicable the facility operators and participants shall follow applicable guidance from the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/businesses- employers.html); · Individuals must comply with any lawful requirements imposed by the Outdoor Attraction operator. These are just a few of the requirements for outdoor attractions to reopen with limitations. The full list will be in the Mayor’s Ho‘oulu i Honolulu Order 3.0. The Honolulu Zoo is included in this category of outdoor attractions but is targeting for a June 5 opening date. As part of Mayor Caldwell’s proposal, the following would be allowed to resume operations on the following dates: o June 5: business/commercial offices (in addition to restaurants that were already announced), indoor residential, non-commercial gatherings of 10 or less (regardless of household) o June 19: indoor operations (such as movie theatres and museums with modifications), and fitness centers with modifications Reopening of City park facilities, including City gymnasiums and City swimming pools and other indoor and outdoor City park facilities will be announced by the Department of Parks and Recreation (“DPR”) at later dates, depending on when DPR determines that these City facilities are prepared to reopen safely for members of the public. Requirements, conditions, and opportunities for reopening differ according to the type of business or operation. The complete lists of guidelines will be published as they are approved.

The County of Kaua‘i announces the following changes in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Planning Department in order to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people of Kaua‘i from the potential spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective June 1, 2020, the Planning Department’s front counter at the Kapule Building in the Līhu‘e Civic Center will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services will be by appointment only. Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To schedule an in-person appointment please visit the Planning Department’s appointment system at https://planningdepartment.setmore.com. In order to practice social distancing protocols, the Planning Department encourages applicants and members of the public to contact the Department at planningdepartment@kauai.gov or at 241-4050 to submit all zoning inquiries, including but not limited to zoning permit submittals, zoning determination requests, and zoning complaints. Zoning permit payments can also still be mailed into the Department at 4444 Rice Street Suite A473, Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i, 96766. Zoning permit payments can also be submitted through the mail slot located outside of the Real Property Tax Assessment Office, located on the right-hand side of the Kapule Building. To view a copy of the emergency proclamation, visit the County of Kaua‘i’s website at www.kauai.gov/KEMA For more information and to sign up for daily updates from the State Department of Health relating to current COVID-19 information, visit https://health.hawaii.gov/news/covid-19- updates/ or http://www.kauai.gov/COVID-19.