Trial set for Zuckerberg compound wrongful death suit on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A wrongful death lawsuit, stemming from an incident involving the Mark Zuckerberg compound in Moloa‘a, is set to go to trial in June 2024.
Teeth found in Kalalau turned in to Kaua‘i Police Department
LIHU‘E — About a dozen partially decayed teeth were discovered near the Kalalau Trail and turned in to the Kaua‘i Police Department earlier this month.
Kaua‘i road closures scheduled for Jan. 29 to Feb. 3
KALIHIWAI – The county Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announced that portions of Kahiliholo Road and Kamo‘okoa Road will be closed Monday to Friday, Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for road resurfacing work. Kamo‘okoa Road will be affected on Jan. 30 and Kahiliholo Road will be affected from Jan. 31 to Feb 3.
Former Kaua‘i prosecutor sues county for wrongful termination
LIHU‘E — The former Kaua‘i deputy prosecutor, who was fired after lodging a complaint against a judicial nominee, is suing the County of Kaua‘i for wrongful termination, defamation, and violation of free speech rights.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 update: 56 new cases, 11 deaths statewide
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed that COVID-19 cases held steady last week.
Kaua‘i county council funds Halulu fishpond access purchase in Waipa
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Council plans to fund a North Shore nonprofit’s purchase of an access route to the Halulu Fishpond in Waipa, in hopes of preserving the property in perpetuity.
Kaua‘i planning commission meeting sparks Coco Palms revelations
LIHU‘E — After an eye-opening hearing on Tuesday, the County of Kaua‘i Planning Commission ruled in favor of Coco Palms hotel developers and shut down a petition to void their permits due to lack of progress.
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green pushes for ‘bold action’ in his first State of the State address
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green promised “bold action” in his first State of the State address to a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.
Kaua‘i road closures scheduled for Jan. 22 to Feb. 3
The county Department of Public Works and contractor Maui Kupono Builders announced that portions of Kahiliholo Road and Kamo‘okoa Road in Kalihiwai will be closed Thursday, Jan. 26 to Tuesday, Jan. 31, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting, for road resurfacing work.
Kaua‘i Democrats nominate progressive slate for statehouse seat
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Democrats have nominated former County Council Vice Chair Mason Chock, current County Council Member Luke Evslin and nonprofit director Nikki Cristobal as potential replacements for the state House seat vacated by former state Rep. Jimmy Tokioka.
U.S. Coast Guard tracks Russian ship near Hawaiian Islands
HONOLULU — The United States Coast Guard is monitoring a presumed Russian spy ship off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands amid tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Kaua‘i County Council talks fireworks enforcement
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i neighborhoods were lit up on New Year’s Eve with a massive display of amateur fireworks, both legal and illegal.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 update: Cases hold steady at six a day, 47 reported this week
HONOLULU — COVID-19 cases held steady on Kaua‘i last week, according to data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health.
Hawai‘i legislative leaders push for affordable housing, tax relief
HONOLULU — The state Legislature convened for its first session on Wednesday, as party leaders presented a wide array of proposals from affordable housing bills to criminal justice reform.
Former Waimea instructor Victor Aguilar sentenced for sexual assault
LIHU‘E — Former Waimea High School JROTC instructor Victor Aguilar pleaded no contest to one charge of sexual assault in the second degree on Wednesday for taking advantage of his underage student.
From Kaua‘i to Ukraine: Treating artillery victims
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — Kaua‘i doctor Allon Amitai heard the blast of an air raid siren early Saturday morning.
Kaua‘i legislators will lead at the statehouse this year
For a small island, Kaua‘i will hold a large degree of influence over the state Legislature this session.
Kaua‘i roadwork set for Jan. 15 to 21
KEALIA — The state Department of Transportation announced a right shoulder closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction between mile marker 9.7 to 10.08, in the vicinity of Kealia Beach Park and St. Catherine Cemetery, from Jan. 15 to Jan. 20, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. for utility work.
Brue Baukol lays out plans for 18,000 acres of newly acquired Kaua‘i land
PORT ALLEN — With the exchange of more than $250 million, Colorado-based investment firm Brue Baukol Capital Group became Kaua‘i’s third-largest private landowner in June 2022.
Man who shot his housemate in Wailua could see sentence reduced
LIHU‘E — It has been more than six years since Peter Bonfiglio survived a brutal attack from his housemate, who kicked down his door and shot him in the chest and head.