Missing man in Kapa‘a found
KAPA‘A — A man last seen Thursday was found dehydrated and in need of medical attention Monday morning, his son, Akyuna Akish said in a call Monday.
Report: Residents don’t want quarantine for travelers
LIHU‘E — As governments figure out how to open without overwhelming the health care system, for Hawai‘i, it’s about finding a balance between reopening to a mass amount of travelers and keeping residents safe.
Report: Kaua‘i residents face ‘high financial stress’
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i residents are statistically more likely to be experiencing a high level of financial stress than other state residents, according to a study from the Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation released this month.
Cold case awaiting new DNA evidence results
LIHU‘E — A decade ago today, a pig farmer uncovered Amber Jackson’s remains in a remote wooded area of Kealia, and hope to close this cold case is being aided by advancements in technology.
Quarantine violations in court
LIHU‘E — A couple that allegedly broke the state’s COVID-19 mandatory 14-day quarantine emergency order pleaded not guilty during separate hearings Wednesday morning.
Goble takes charge of KFD
LIHU‘E — Heading the Kaua‘i Fire Department requires more than just overseeing land operations. It’s overseeing lifeguards saving swimmers swept out to sea and sending teams aboard Air 1 to save injured hikers.
Kaua‘i Fire Department Changes Command
LIHU‘E — Fire and Ocean Safety Chief Steven Goble took the helm of the Kaua‘i Fire Department Wednesday morning in a Change of Command Ceremony held at the Lihu‘e Civic Center.
Airbnb to enforce TVR listings
LIHU‘E — Similar to a partnership the county signed with Expedia Group last week to assist in the enforcement of short-term-vacation-rental laws, on Monday the county announced an agreement with Airbnb.
Ocean safety awareness
LIHU‘E — Monday morning, two divers were out by a cove near Shipwreck Beach. From the shore, a concerned visitor saw two people waving their arms and called in a report of distressed swimmers.
How to watch KFD change of command ceremony
LIHU‘E — Tomorrow, the Kaua‘i Fire Department welcomes new Fire Chief Steven R. Goble to the company with a change of command ceremony. The event will be aired on Ho‘ike Kaua‘i Community Television after the ceremony, time TBD.
Celebrate Pride online
In a perfect world, the second annual Kaua‘i Pride Parade and Festival would have been held today. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the event was put on hold.
Kaua‘i partners with Expedia Group to regulate TVRs
LIHU‘E — A new partnership with the travel platform Expedia Group will help the county monitor the legality and advertisement of vacation rentals.
Movement toward safer streets in Kapa‘a
LIHU‘E — Efforts toward making the Kawaihau, Hauaala and Mailihuna roads intersections safer continues.
State plans for lifting quarantines
LIHU‘E — Beginning Aug 1, the state will implement a pretravel testing program for travelers to Hawai‘i as an alternative to the 14-day quarantine, Gov. David Ige announced Wednesday.
Malama Kaua‘i: Connecting farmers to the community
In April and May, Malama Kaua‘i helped deliver 6,000 bags of local produce to families in need. The money from those purchases went to local farmers.
Grace period for upcoming taxes
LIHU‘E — Those worried about being able to pay their real-property tax by the Aug. 20 deadline will be able to see some relief.
Lihu‘e man dies in Koloa crash
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department identified the 60-year-old Lihu‘e man who died in last Friday’s two-vehicle crash on Kaumuali‘i Highway near the Maluhia Road junction.
Charter Review Commission meets today
Today, the county’s Charter Review Commission will decide which of seven proposed charter amendments will be added to November’s ballot.
Does a lawsuit against Ige have grounds?
Earlier this month, a dozen Kaua‘i residents and one from Hawai‘i Island filed a civil lawsuit against Gov. David Ige, alleging his orders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 violate state and federal law.
Don’t re-purpose the treatment center
Stakeholders, community members and elected officials are crying out against the re-purposing of the Kaua‘i Adolescent Treatment and Healing Center.