More than 9,000 structures damaged or destroyed in Palisades and Eaton fires
Officials said Thursday that at least five people were killed and more than 9,000 homes, businesses and other buildings appeared to have been damaged or destroyed in the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Olaf coming back Saturday
Easter Seals of Hawaii client Jordan’s thrill at being provided a photo opportunity during Toddler Tuesday was obvious as she took a position next to Olaf the snowman of the “Frozen” film franchise fame.
Fallen firefighter served with ‘honor and courage’
The U.S. Department of Justice is sending dozens of federal agents to Honolulu to help investigate a fire on Young Street that caused a partial roof collapse and claimed the life of a 25-year-old firefighter who served the city with “honor and courage.”
Villatora gets a hat trick in Kauai Interscholastic Federation soccer
Waimea High School soccer took both its matches over Island School, and Kauai High School girls kept its season record clean on Wednesday during the Kauai Interscholastic Federation soccer matches that were contested at the Hanapepe Stadium and the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Park stadium.
Kakaako housing plans revived
The state Office of Hawaiian Affairs has rekindled an effort to undo a ban on residential use of land it owns in Kakaako, but with a new twist aimed at swaying past opponents and a majority of state lawmakers.
Happy Camper for Friday, January 10, 2024
For those going to the new Kauai High School gymnasium for the Kauai Interscholastic Federation boys basketball games (Waimea comes to Kauai High), the student program committee will be hosting the Wilcox Elementary School Performing Arts Academy (about 100 kids who were in the Lights on Rice parade) for a halftime performance under a program where Kauai High School wants to showcase talent from all of its feeder schools like King Kaumualii Elementary School.
‘Sobering’ report issued on Hawaii natural disaster resilience spending needs
A panel advising Gov. Josh Green is urging the state Legislature to appropriate almost $2 billion over the next five years to help reduce and respond to future natural disaster damage in Hawaii.
Collaborative to strengthen Advanced Illness Care
A new partnership has been formed between six leading grassrooots, nonprofit hospice providers, including Kauai Hospice, and is known as the Hawaii Pallative and Hospice Care Collaborative.
Property Collections office has closed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Real Property Collections Section office will be closed until further notice.
Hanalei parking lots to close
The Department of Parks and Recreation has scheduled the temporary closure of the parking lots at Hanalei Bay this weekend.
Obituaries for Friday, January 10, 2024
• Eugenio Celestino Bisarra • Wanda Sanae Shimizu • Zaldy Bathan • Francis K. Nishizawa • Gertrude Lizama DeBusca • Ramona Mier Nakaahiki • Aaron Kaipo AhYet