Da Shadow: Pay phones and park chickens
Editor’s note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from “The Shadow” radio program: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
Da Shadow: Rotting tree, obscured sign
At the graveyard near Laipo Road and Kanaele Road, there is a rotted and diseased tree that is at risk of falling over. Could the county please remove this tree before it falls over?
Da Shadow: Malu Road, protruding rock wall in Kapaa
There is a steep drop-off along Malu Road right above the county’s greenwaste collection area. What are the plans to improve the safety in this particular area? Would it be feasible to install guardrails near this steep drop-off?
Da Shadow: Vidinha Stadium, Shipwreck’s
Vidinha Stadium (KPAL building) What is the status of efforts to remove the old cement footings with exposed metal screws that appear to have been for an old gas or propane tank outside of the building?
Da Shadow: Laukona Park, Vidinha Stadium
There are exposed concrete footings near the fence-line entrance to Laukona Park that have become a safety hazard. Can the county look into burying this or removing this safety hazard?
Da Shadow: Kamalu Road drainage
Does the county have any plans to improve the drainage and ponding of rainwater along Kamalu Road? If so, what measures will need to be taken so flooding does not occur along roadsides?
Da Shadow: Iana Place potholes
There are numerous large potholes on Iana Place in Kapaa. What are the plans to reconstruct or repave this roadway?
Da Shadow: Hanamaulu dust-prevention measures
w Editors note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from The Shadow radio program: Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows! Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the countys responses.
Da Shadow: Kele Street, various county parks
• Editor’s note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from “The Shadow” radio program: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!” Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
Da Shadow: Olohena Road
On Olohena Road in Wailua Homesteads, what are the temporary metal plates on the road for? When is this road scheduled for full reconstruction or repaving?
Da Shadow: Items at Baptiste sports complex
There are old shopping carts, mats and other items being stored in this area. Can these items be disposed of to beautify this park named for our late mayor?
Da Shadow: Hoone Road, intersection overgrowth
Can the county install a “Dead End” or “No Outlet” sign just under the 20 miles per hour (MPH) sign at the corner of Hoowili Road and Hoone Road? Many drivers, especially tourists, do not know this road has no outlet and end up doing U-turns or other dangerous acts trying to turn around.
Da Shadow: Bridge work updates given
Does the county have plans to repair the damage caused to this bridge (Keapana swinging bridge) by the recent heavy rains and flooding?
Da Shadow: Aliomanu, Kawaihau roads fixes
What are the county’s plans for repairing the damaged storm drain on this road (near the canoe storage area)?
Da Shadow: Kealia Lookout needs maintenance
Who is responsible for the maintenance of the area surrounding the Kealia Lookout?
Da Shadow: Kapaa Beach Park phone needs attention
There is a rusted pay phone located at Kapaa Beach Park that has become a safety hazard for park users. Can the county work with Hawaiian Telcom to remove this?
Da Shadow: Kealia and Kaehulua roads
Jerome Freitas, a retired state Department of Transportation worker who is now better known as Da Shadow, since 2004 has been meeting with government representatives about problems he has discovered or that have been reported to him, and reporting the county’s responses.
Da Shadow: KPAL building, Niumalu Beach Park
There are old cement footings with exposed metal screws that appear to have been for an old gas orpropane tank outside of the building. Can the county please look into removing this safety hazard?
Da Shadow: Lihue Boys & Girls Club clubhouse
We were notified in December 2017 that the Boys & Girls Club was in the process of securing fundraising to improve the abandoned building across Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall. What is the status of these efforts?
Da Shadow: Police signage, food trucks on Rice Street
When driving through Kapaa, signage is needed to indicate the location of the Kauai Police Department Kapaa substation at the old Kapaa Armory. Are there any plans to put a sign up to help people locate the substation? As a suggestion, a sign near the Kahau Road entrance would be a good location. Please also consider installing speed-limit signs and crosswalks on this road as a matter of safety for pedestrians.