Regulating Big Island bike tours
HILO, Hawai‘i — What began as an effort to reduce bike traffic on specific West Hawai‘i roads has become a proposed series of regulations upon bike tour operators throughout the Big Island.
Construction to begin at Lahaina housing site
Heavy construction is set to begin at the Kilohana temporary housing site in Lahaina later this week and will last approximately six months, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on Tuesday.
Happy Camper for Friday, March 17, 2024
Mahalo, Pauline and EZ Street, and their two daughters who help keep the tradition alive! The Street ‘ohana have helped hundreds of Kaua‘i students through their generous contributions to all four of Kaua‘i’s high schools and the Kaua‘i Community College Nursing Department, where Maureen Tabura, the Nursing Department head, said a lot of the students would not be there without the help of the Street ‘ohana.
Authorities seek public’s help in homicide investigation
MOLOA’A — Investigators with the Kaua’i Police Department (KPD) are renewing their efforts and continue to request the public’s assistance regarding a homicide that occurred in February 2020.
Obituary for Friday, May 17, 2024
• April K. Reis-Meyer
Lawsuit to halt removal of Haiku Stairs is nixed
HONOLULU — A 1st Circuit Court judge has rejected a lawsuit to halt the city’s demolition of the Haiku Stairs in Kaneohe.
Keeping peace crucial, officer declares at LANPAC
HONOLULU — The Association of the U.S. Army kicked off its annual Land Power in the Pacific Symposium on Tuesday at the Sheraton Waikiki, bringing in attendees from 30 countries.
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day service held in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Following the recitation of all of Hawai‘i’s fallen law enforcement personnel by members of the 100th Recruit Class at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day service on Wednesday, Kaua‘i Police Department Chief Todd Raybuck said, “We will never forget!”
KIF athletes make individual marks at state meet
MILILANI — Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation athletes fared well during the 2024 Island Movers Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Track and Field championship that wrapped up on Saturday at the Mililani High School track and field facility.
State OKs plan to reopen Puna boat ramp
HILO, Hawai‘i — A state board has approved an application for a dredging project that would reopen the Pohoiki Boat Ramp.
Kiwanis distribute three scholarships
LIHU‘E — The Kiwanis Club of Kaua‘i had more than scholarships during the group’s meeting before the school year ends.
Former inmates help bring new life to Waikiki as Aloha Ambassadors
HONOLULU — Jason Esau uses a pressure washer to remove dirt and grime from the sidewalks of Waikiki, while his team leader, Kyle Hostallero, stops to give directions to two international visitors.
Kona low could bring heavy rain to Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Kaua’i County officials are once again urging island residents to be mindful of another weather disturbance approaching the Garden Island.
Wellness Day at Walmart on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The Walmart store in Lihu‘e will join the eight other Hawai‘i Walmart stores in hosting the Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Obituaries for Thursday, May 16, 2024
• Edmundo G. Reyes • Borita ‘Grandma Bo’ Becker • Walter ‘Freckles’ James Smith Jr. • Karen Higa
HART director receives support at council
HONOLULU — The embattled leader of Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation received support this week from four members of the nine-member City Council.
Pilots group to hold aviator hiring events in Honolulu
HONOLULU — Pilot demand is decreasing due to aircraft groundings, delivery issues and the record-setting pace of post-pandemic hiring.
Picklers Paradise opens on Rice Street
LIHU‘E — Picklers Paradise, which is tucked into a small niche off Rice Street, celebrated its grand opening on Saturday night, as part of the monthly Downtown Lihu‘e Night Market.
Kaua‘i Community College nursing graduates get their pins
LIHU‘E — For 17 of the commencement graduates at Kaua‘i Community College, the pinning ceremony on Saturday at the Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center marked their entry into the world of nursing as they accepted their respective pins one by one.
Kaua‘i Chorale to host spring concerts
LIHU‘E — “Seasons of Love” will fill the spacious Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center on Saturday and Sunday, when the Kaua‘i Chorale, under the direction of its new Artistic Director Joe Moore of Aliomanu, hosts its spring concerts.
KIF tennis makes mark at state tourney
HONOLULU — Kaua‘i High School tennis coach Jennifer Hreljac said the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation was represented at the Island Insurance Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association 2024 Hawai‘i State Championships by nine players from Kaua‘i High School, three from Island School, one from Waimea High School and two players from Kapa‘a High School.
Team Pa‘i wins Senior Pickleball League title
NAWILIWILI — Team Pa‘i finished with a 7-1 record to earn gold when the county’s Senior Pickleball League (SPL) wrapped up its inaugural season on May 8 at the Hokuala pickleball court.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
What other 4-year old can say they were backed by a full orchestra, said Sarah Tochiki as a stage full of keiki violin players, many in preschool, joined the Kaua‘i Community College Symphony Orchestra on Sunday at the KCC Performing Arts Center.
HTA study examines reinventing tourism oversight
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) received an unfavorable rating from 43 percent of the stakeholders who gave feedback to the contractor working on a tourism governance structure recommendation.
Visitors rescued after kayaking mishap in Hanalei
HANALEI — Two visitors from Tennessee were rescued from the Hanalei River after losing their kayaks on Monday afternoon.