Thirty Meter Telescope project dependent on NSF funding
HILO, Hawai‘i — The fate of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) rests in the hands of the Hawaiian community, observatory officials say.
Authorities on the lookout for distracted motorists
LIHU‘E — The state of Hawai’i is encouraging motorist to prioritize road safety by refraining from using their cellphones while driving. Recent data ranks Hawai‘i as the second highest state in the nation for fatal crashes, making it imperative that drivers remain vigilant while on the road.
Enrollment to open for keiki and junior lifeguard programs
LIHU‘E — Registration for the 2024 keiki and junior lifeguard programs has been officially announced.
Births for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
• Alice Belle Phobai • Leighton Roy Valentino Cabreira IV • Jacob Jr Kilma • Kilia Leimomi Koetje • Nohealani Rosalani Trini-Marie Planas-Aiwohi • Gunnar James Michael Nakoa Niehaus-Troche
Obituary for Tuesday, April 23, 2024
• Kelvin K. Kanahele
Happy Camper for Monday, April 22, 2024
Teya Silva was just one of the more than 60 vendors taking part in The Beach House Craft Fair on Sunday near Prince Kuhio Park where the high water mark from last week’s flooding clearly marked the height of flood waters.
Proposed tourism impact fee dies for now
HONOLULU — An effort to increase the state hotel tax by $25 to offset the impact of visitors on the environment and climate change has stalled this legislative session but the concept of a “green fee” remains alive and will likely return with a new funding plan next session.
Malama Kaua‘i summer meal box program looking for volunteers
LIHU‘E — Malama Kaua‘i announced the Kaukau 4 Keiki summer meal box program, as well as a call for volunteers to help.
Births for Monday, April 22, 2024
• Koen Kawelo Akio Malama • Ruby Rose Pumehana Kuhaulua • Akela Kawaiolamaikalani Maka Hamada-Yokotake • Irie Reign Ferrara
Obituaries for Monday, April 22, 2024
• Shizue ‘Sue’ Sakihama • Hillie Andam Gallegos
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i
LIHUE — A wealth of roadwork is on tap in the coming days with projects ranging from Waimea Canyon Road to Hanalei Plantation Road, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said in a weekly update on Friday.
Students learn about sectors of the economy
PO‘IPU — What was your first job? And what was the worst advice someone gave you in looking for a job?
Homelessness strategic plan to be drafted by county
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency will begin its process to develop a Kaua‘i County Homelessness Strategic Plan.
KEO announces energy assistance programs
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity (KEO) continues its commitment to supporting families in need with the announcement of the start of its Hawai‘i Home Energy Assistance Program or H-HEAP.
ISLAND HISTORY: Original Coco Palms Hotel employee Harriet Kamala Kaholokula
Kohala, Hawai‘i-born Harriet Kamala Kaaumoana Kaholokula (1924-2004) was one of the first employees hired by manager Grace Buscher after Lyle “Gus” Guslander opened the Coco Palms Hotel in 1953.
RICK STEVES: Soak in opulence at Budapest’s thermal baths
Centuries ago, the towns of Buda and Pest, the leading cities of a mighty Hungarian kingdom, united to become Budapest.
Obituaries for Saturday, April 20, 2024
• Hillie Andam Gallegos • Gregoria ‘Jeannie’ Oroc • Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Watts • Alan Baldwin King • William Neil Rapozo, Sr. • Thomas Galicinao Soriano
‘Anastasia’ opens on Friday, April 19
LIHU‘E — Tickets for the Department of Education Kaua‘i Performing Arts Center presentation of “Anastasia-The new Broadway Musical” are available online at www.kauaiperformingarts.org. or at the door when the production opens on Friday, April 19, with a curtain call at 7 p.m. at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
Storm cleanup and repairs continue on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Officials from the Kaua‘i Emergency Operations Center have announced that operations remain partially active following last week’s flooding event on the Garden Island.
Kaua‘i Police Department honors its dispatchers
LIHU‘E — Every year, America celebrates the thousands of public safety telecommunications personnel who silently work long hours to answer the call of communities nationwide.