After the fair
“We’re tearing down the fair, taking apart all the rides just trying to load our trailers so we can head to Kona next,” said ride operator Megan Doubell, who was tearing down theWave Swinger Monday.
Philippine Consulate hosts mobile event
On Kauai, the Filipino community is large, about 24,000, according to Andrea Caymo, vice consul of the Philippine Consulate on Oahu.
Last chance for fair fun
It was just before noon Saturday and already people had lined up outside the gates at the Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair. It was hot, but that didn’t seem to deter anyone from joining the day’s festivities.
Council candidates discuss race
The playing field narrowed during the primary election, with voters choosing which of the 24 County Council candidates will battle it out for the next three months on the campaign trail.
Fire guts home, displaces five
A single-story home on Koukalaka Place in the Wailua Homesteads was damaged in a Friday fire. The call came in just before noon and the fire was fully extinguished by 12:20 p.m. About a dozen fire trucks and emergency vehicles lined the street that was blocked off by the Kauai Police Department.
Officer’s sentencing continued
The sentencing of a former Kauai Police Department officer convicted of harassment and the use of a computer to commit a crime was continued in Fifth Circuit Court Thursday.
Suit claims harassment at tour boat company
A sexual harassment and employment discrimination suit has been filed in civil court against Captain Andy’s Sailing.
Hawaiian Airlines celebrates launch of all-cargo service
Hawaiian Airlines on Monday celebrated the launch of all-cargo service between Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Lihue Airport and Hilo International Airport by transporting construction and household supplies to support disaster relief projects in Hanalei on Kauai and Puna on the Island of Hawaii.
Kilauea organic farmer Ray Makai excited to grow hemp
The state of Hawaii recently issued its first licenses to farmers wanting to grow industrial hemp and, for one Kauai farmer, that was good news.
Saving the salt beds
For centuries, select families have harvested salt from the Hanapepe salt beds.
Council approves disaster fund request
The Kauai County Council approved a request from the county Finance Department Wednesday to apply for, receive and expend Federal Emergency Management Agency funding relating to April’s historic flooding.
Carvalho finishes 3rd, still positive
It was just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday and the second round of returns had just come in. Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., running for lieutenant governor, was in third place, but he was still holding out hope.
Popular sign-waving spot closed due to damages
One of the most popular spots for protests and political candidates to wave signs has been off limits and blocked off by yellow tape for about a week.
Man charged in hit-and-run
A Hanamaulu man was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with four counts related to a January hit-and-run accident that left a 12-year-old girl in critical condition.
Carvalho making final push
It may be a few days before Hawaii’s primary election, but for Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr., that doesn’t mean he’s slowing his campaign for the lieutenant governor’s seat.
‘It’s good to know the rules’
The parking lot behind Wilcox Medical Center was abuzz with excitement Saturday as kids of all ages were fitted with new bike helmets and safety gear to prevent injuries while riding bikes and skateboards.
Praise and prayer at youth rally
Just before 6 p.m. Friday, the grounds of Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall were buzzing with excitement. Groups of children and adults were chatting, singing and playing guitars.
The remaking of ‘Taylor Camp’
John Wehrheim’s high-definition film, “The Edge of Paradise,” is coming to the recently opened Porter Pavilion at Anaina Hou Community Park.
Ige, Hanabusa state their cases
An hourlong debate between Gov. David Ige and Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa attracted about 150 people to the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort Tuesday night.