Hawaii Legislature OKs $18M for claims against state
HONOLULU — Crimes committed by state employees, accidents on public property and a couple Second Amendment challenges are contributing to settlements, judgments and other legal claims this year to cost Hawai‘i taxpayers $18.1 million.
‘Ohana Fun Day draws hundreds of families to Puhi
The National Weather Service predicted rain for Sunday morning, but that did not stop the more than 600 families who turned out for the free ‘Ohana Fun Day, which was presented by Child & Family Service (CFS) at Puhi open field where the weekly Grove Farm Market takes place.
Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i split leads to playoff
LIHU‘E — Following a split result of the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation baseball games played on Saturday, there will be a playoff on Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m. at Vidinha Stadium.
Proposed Punalu‘u Village goes before Planning Commission
HILO, Hawai‘i — Developers behind a controversial planned resort community in Punalu‘u hope the project will rehabilitate the surrounding area.
Happy Camper for Monday, May 6, 2024
Jed Somit, Kaua‘i senior softballer — where are the East Kaua‘i Legends in the standings? — and author of “Men are Pigs,” will be spending Mother’s Day at the Anaina Hou Community Park mini golf from noon on Sunday because “Men are Pigs” have several Mother’s Day-themed passages.
Legislative session began amid uncertainty, ended with relief for Maui and taxpayers
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i legislative session began Jan. 17 clouded in unknowns over how much money would be available overall, how much could be spent to help Maui recover from the Aug. 8 wildfires, and concerns that lawmakers would have to tap into the state’s so-called rainy day fund to meet Hawai‘i’s needs.
Phone scammers posing as U.S. Marshals
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i officials are warning the public about scammers, who contact residents claiming to be government officials and try to convince them to part with their money.
Obituary for Monday, May 6, 2024
• Aimee Chieko Inouye