Kawakami takes to ‘The Hill’
Kauai Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami was in Washington, D.C., earlier this month, discussing Kauai’s priorities at the sixth annual Hawaii on the Hill, an event hosted by the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono.
Haleko Road closures set
The county Department of Public Works announced that both lanes of Haleko Road will be closed, from Pua Loke Street to Rice Street, from Tuesday, June 25, to Friday, June 28, for road construction, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Obituaries for Sunday, June 23, 2019
• Richard Cummings Kaui Sr. • Barbara Jean Hammond • Glenn Joseph Lardizabal • Henry Y. Cabading • Mark Boiser • George Kauai Akana • Samuel James ‘Lawrence’ Araneta • Chaunde Weilan Kauilani ‘Pure Love’ Cockett • David Koerte Jr. • Doris M. ‘Dolores’ McKenna • Rosemary Sheehan • Mary Day Wilson • Marta Segismundo Dolor
Bottomfish areas to reopen soon
Deep-7 bottomfish fishing is going to re-open at the Bottomfish Restricted Fishing Areas (BRFAs) statewide on July 1.
Obituaries for Saturday, June 22, 2019
• Larry K. Tokuhara • Francisco Mendoza Visitacion • Mary Day Wilson • Lawrence Eugene Schwartz • Penny Tomioka Daily
Pedestrian struck in Lihue
Kuhio Highway fronting McDonald’s in Lihue was closed for about half an hour on Thursday morning after a man crossing the highway was struck by a vehicle.
Arrest log for Saturday, June 22, 2019
• Arrest log for May 14-22, 2019
Road closures during parade
The First annual Kauai Pride Parade and Festival is today at 9 a.m., and Rice Street from Hoolako Street to Eiwa Street will be closed from 9 to 10 a.m. during the parade. Portions of Hoolako and Umi streets will also be closed.
Fellow SEALs say chief shot girl and old man in Iraq
Two Navy SEALs testified Friday that their platoon leader gunned down a young girl and an old man in Iraq in 2017 from his sniper’s perch, though neither witnessed him pulling the trigger.
Family of men shot by Phoenix police emboldened after video
Relatives of Hector Lopez, who was fatally shot by Phoenix police in May, say passing officers have laughed and made obscene gestures — a charge the department vehemently denies — during past protests seeking information.
Servco helps Hawaii students
Some public schools statewide are getting free appliances thanks to a partnership between Servco Pacific Inc. and the state Department of Education.
Lane closures rescheduled
The county Department of Public Works announced that lane closures on Hardy and Umi streets have been rescheduled to today and June 24, for road construction work, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Gallery grand opening set
Hashi’s Fine Art gallery is celebrating its grand opening in Hanapepe tonight.
Obituaries for Friday, June 21, 2019
• Gwendolyn Pualani Pascua • Rosemary Sheehan • Leighton Roy Cabreira Sr. • David Koerte Jr. • Doris M. ‘Dolores’ McKenna
Arrest log for Thursday, June 20, 2019
• Arrest log for May 13-14, 2019
Machorek graduates from U.S. Military Academy
Cadet Kate Machorek, daughter of Chris and Stacey Machorek of Kalaheo, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy late last month.
Polihale victim identified
Kauai police have identified the man who died Saturday after being pulled from waters off Polihale Beach as Robert Boswell, 53, of Roswell, Georgia.
Hanapepe comfort station vandalized
Park officials on Tuesday discovered the men’s restroom of the Hanapepe Town Park comfort station vandalized and burned.
Births for Thursday, June 20, 2019
• Keatyn Mie Kamanaohiaokalani Yamase • Makanale‘a Breeze Grosse • David Reef William Fernandez
Lane closures scheduled for Hardy, Umi
The Department of Public Works announced lane closures on Hardy and Umi streets starting today and ending Friday to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road construction work in the area from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.