Super support shown for Alekoko “Menehune” Fishpond
LIHU‘E — The Alekoko “Menehune” Fishpond has been on the market for $3 million for about a month. Thursday, the county’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission moved in support of the acquisition of the fishpond with overwhelming support from residents and community stakeholders.
COVID-19 vaccinations come to Longs Drugs
LIHU‘E — Beginning Thursday, CVS will begin accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations for eligible populations at Longs Drugs locations, including the store in Kapa‘a.
Statewide Safe Travels bill is alive
LIHU‘E — A bill that would create a uniform Safe Travels policy across the islands is moving forward in the state House, still with some hesitation from lawmakers, highly supported by the tourism and business sectors and opposed by vocal Kaua‘i officials and residents.
Open Space Commission to discuss Menehune Fishpond
LIHU‘E — The county’s Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission will meet for the first time in almost a year on Thursday to discuss the potential acquisition of the Alakoko “Menehune” Fishpond.
KPD seeks information on one-year-old murder
LIHU‘E — “Paul was one of those people that you loved instantly, his huge heart and charisma lit up a room,” long-time friend Karina Duffy remembered.
B117 found on O‘ahu, vaccinations efforts continue
HONOLULU — Friday afternoon, Gov. David Ige confirmed that the B117, or UK variant, strain of COVID-19 has been detected in Hawai‘i.
State bill addresses irrigation management
LIHU‘E — The East Kaua‘i irrigation system can serve more than 1,000 acres of agricultural land from Lihu‘e to Kapa‘a, about 300 of which are in active crop production by local farmers.
Amendments made to Westside beach driving bill
LIHU‘E — Wednesday, the state Senate’s Committee on Land and Water amended and removed Kekaha Beach Park specific portions of a bill that would require permits to drive on the beach.
Wailua Golf Course short $250K
WAILUA — Keeping tee-time rates low at the Wailua Golf Course comes at a price.
Council passes enhanced shoreline-setback ordinance
The county Planning Department isn’t completely satisfied with new additions to the county’s shoreline-setback ordinance that were recently passed through the Kaua‘i County Council.
County requests proposed Westside beach access bill be modified
LIHU‘E — A hearing notice proposing a pilot permit program at Polihale State Park and Kekaha Beach Park to allow for beach driving was the first time the County of Kaua‘i heard of such a proposal.
Senate hears proposed Polihale pilot permit program
LIHU‘E — Before Polihale State Park reopened after nearly five months of closure by the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources, officials hinted there may be new rules coming to the secluded, sandy shores.
Council passes lower residential investor threshold evaluation
LIHU‘E — With one in eight homes on Kaua‘i empty, a bill attempting to incentivize filling these vacancies passed through the Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday.
Kupuna can join vaccine waitlist
LIHU‘E — Kupuna over 75 who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine have an opportunity Friday at Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation’s Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waimea and Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kapa‘a.
Ige’s campaign pushes for digital economy
LIHU‘E — A digitally-driven and connected “Hawai‘i 2.0” is the crux of Gov. David Ige’s latest campaign in diversifying the state’s economy.
HDOH finds new variant
The state’s Department of Health reported the first detection of the SARS-CoV-2 variant L452R on Monday, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have projected to become the dominant strain of the virus this spring.
Cesspool concerns shutter Camp Hale Koa
KOKE‘E — After a decade of rehabilitating and leasing a four-acre campsite, the Camp Hale Koa Association is in limbo.
Mayor happy with vaccination efforts
LIHU‘E — Friday, the county announced one new travel-related COVID-19 infection in an adult resident. The county also confirmed a female resident who was hospitalized on O‘ahu for over a month has been discharged from the hospital and has returned home.
Input sought on Waimea parcel use
LIHU‘E — Over 400 acres on the Westside the county owns are now the focus of a new master plan.
Menehune Fishpond up for sale
LIHU‘E — At $3 million, an up-for-sale listing renders the Alekoko “Menehune” Fishpond at about $30,000 per acre for the two-parceled, culturally-historic area that legend says was built in one night by a human chain of the mythical Menehune for an accessible food supply.