Communications breakdown left authorities in the dark amid Lahaina Fire
HONOLULU — As unpredictable wildfires roared across Maui last August, the head of the emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island amid the unfolding crisis, while a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, according to a report released Wednesday.
St. Theresa School carnival starts Friday in Kekaha
KEKAHA — Unlike the past weekend of rain, cloudy and more rain, St. Theresa School (STS) is forecasting fun for Friday and Saturday, when the school hosts its single biggest fundraiser carnival at its oceanside campus.
Menehune, Voyagers sweep KIF boys volleyball on Tuesday
PUHI — When Island School boys volleyball player Dylan Watanabe pointed on Tuesday, the audience erupted in cheer during a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation match contested at the Wilcox Gymnasium on the campus of Island School.
Kapa‘a man killed in hit-and-run
KAPA‘A — The Kauai Police Department (KPD) is investigating a hit-and-run that occurred in Kapa‘a last week.
Hawaiian Electric warns of more rolling outages
HILO, Hawai‘i — Hawaiian Electric on Monday again asked customers to conserve power to avoid the need for additional rolling outages after more than 21,000 customers lost power Sunday.
Obituaries for Thursday, April 18, 2024
• Danilo P. Sanchez • Jonathan Hurd • Arthur Wentworth Keale • Elden Layne Nakashima