La‘akea Chun joins Kaua‘i Charter Commission
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Charter Commission has a new commissioner in La‘akea Chun following the unanimous approval from the Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday during its scheduled meeting at the historic County Building.
La‘akea Chun nominated to Charter Commission
LIHU‘E — Local resident Alice Parker was so overwhelmed by the nomination of La‘akea Chun to a seat on the Charter Commission on Wednesday, she forgot the protocol of testifying before the Kaua‘i County Council.
ESPN networks go dark on Charter Spectrum
A company representing nearly 15 million cable subscribers and The Walt Disney Co. blamed each other Friday for a dispute that has cut off Disney-owned stations to viewers on the eve of a big sports weekend for U.S. Open tennis and college football fans.
Tragedy puts spotlight on safety in Alaska charter industry
JUNEAU, Alaska — Morgan Robidou posed next to the bright aluminum hull of his prized new vessel, a 30-foot (9-meter) fishing boat that he could use to take friends, family or tourists out after salmon or halibut in the bountiful waters of southeast Alaska.
Blue Dolphin Charters gives to Zonta Club
Blue Dolphin Charters General Manager Shaye Donnelly Clarke presented a $600 check to the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation for the foundation’s annual scholarships, done during the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i’s April meeting that coincided with the club’s 75th anniversary.
Alaka‘i Charter School names top joggers
Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Charter School student Zander Michaels ran 16 laps in 15 minutes, and the annual jog-a-thon raised more than $11,000 that will be used to fund project-based learning activities, field trips and supplies for the school’s enrichment classes.
HOOSER: County Charter Amendments — words matter
I’m getting lots of calls from folks asking my opinion about the 4 proposed Charter Amendments,. and since this is after-all an opinion column, here goes:
VOICES: Kaua‘i County Charter Review Commission recommends 4 amendments
Four amendments to the Kaua‘i County Charter will be up for public vote in the upcoming General Election.
Council to vote on housing charter amendment
LIHU‘E — The council will vote this Wednesday on a measure that could have big implications for housing on the island.
Lawmakers mull charter amendment on affordable housing
Kaua‘i may set in stone a commitment to fund affordable housing.
Namahana School submits application to state Charter School Commission
Namahana School, planned as a free public charter middle and high school to serve North Shore students from Anahola to Ha‘ena, submitted its application in early February to the State Public Charter School Commission.
Alaka‘i O Kaua’i Charter School dream up to space with NASA project
KOLOA — Three Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Charter School students are preparing for liftoff.
Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School equipment opens
PUHI — Wednesday marked the first day keiki could enjoy a new playground, and students at the Kawaikini New Century Public School did not need a reminder.
Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i in violation of charter contract
LIHU‘E — A newly adopted distance-learning program used at Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i has put the school in violation of its charter school contract, the State Charter School Commission ruled Monday.
Alaka‘i charter school celebrates SBAC results
KOLOA — For a lot of the 180 students enrolled in Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Public Charter School, the ice cream was just another way to celebrate Friday, the last day of school before the weekend.
Holo Holo Charters honored as one of the best boat tours
PORT ALLEN — Tour-boat company Holo Holo Charters was recently voted as the second-best boat tour in the nation by the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award contest.
Ethics panel fines ex-principal of Hawaii charter school $4K
HONOLULU — The state Ethics Commission has fined the former principal of a Hawaiian-focused charter school $4,000 for improperly giving employees cash advances on their salaries.
‘Green’ light at Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Charter School
Just in time for the start of the spring semester, Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Charter School announced its return to the green level, effective immediately.
Kaua‘i residents approve six charter amendments
LIHU‘E — In addition to elections, voters leaned heavily in favor of six Kaua‘i County Charter amendments.
Charter amendments explained
The first side of the state general election ballot has federal, state and county office elections. The second side gives residents the opportunity to vote on proposed amendments to the Kaua‘i County Charter.