Keiki and Junior Lifeguard program sold out
NAWILIWILI — When the 2022 Keiki and Junior Lifeguard program got underway this week, Kelsey and Kiani Ortiz were among the staff of instructors leading the young 8 through 17 through the paces of the sold-out program at Kalapaki Beach.
Life sentence upheld for 2017 fatal Wailua traffic collision
LIHU‘E – The Hawai‘i Supreme Court denied a petition this week for a man seeking to overturn convictions in a 2017 Kaua‘i manslaughter case.
Senior softball results for June 12
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Senior Softball league’s Rookies, currently undefeated at 19-0 as of June 12, had their encounter with Solid Steel rescheduled on Saturday because of COVID-19.
Ige signs $18 minimum wage increase, tax refund
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige on Wednesday signed legislation raising the state’s minimum wage to $18 an hour by 2028.
Making progress in Kaua‘i Destination Management Action Plan goals
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau is assessing efforts to alter the local tourism industry following the recent publication of the Kaua‘i Destination Management Action Plan Phase 1 Report.
‘Ohana Fit Fest is back this fall
PRINCEVILLE — The ‘Ohana Fit Fest is back this year, scheduled to take place from Sept. 30, and the big community expo and run/walk taking place Oct. 1.
Obituaries for Thursday, June 23, 2022
• Naoko Ogata • Margaret “Margie” Chiyoko Kimura Ponce
Kaua‘i politicians keep funds tied to latest bribery case
LIHU‘E — When wastewater executive Milton Choy was implicated in a bribery scandal involving two now-former state legislators this February, state Senate President Ron Kouchi (D-8, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau) returned $12,000 in legal campaign contributions tied to Choy and his company.