Over $50K scammed through fraud on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Over the last two years, victims of scams on Kaua‘i have lost at least $50,000 collectively, according to the Kaua‘i Police Department.
Special election ballot processing begins on Kaua‘i
PUHI — Long-time election’s volunteer Leslie Bran brought friend Lana Corregedore to help sort through some 10,000 ballots that have already come in for the Prosecuting Attorney Special Primary Election.
Officials tout inclusivity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek Kawakami joined a chorus applauding the Biden administration’s recent initiatives vowing to create a more-inclusive, equitable environment for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities in the country.
KFD Air 1 hangar considered inadequate, unsafe
LIHU‘E — The county’s Air 1 hanger, located at the Lihu‘e Airport, was deemed “inadequate and unsafe” by auditors in a recent utilization study of the Kaua‘i Fire Department.
Voter service center opens, ballots coming in for Kaua‘i special election
LIHU‘E — About 17% of registered Kaua‘i voters have already returned their ballots for the Prosecuting Attorney Special Primary Election.
Kaua‘i officials anticipate rise in cases
LIHU‘E — Monday, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19. Two of these cases are of visitors and the rest are residents. All 10 cases are adults.
14 new COVID-19 cases announced Saturday
LIHU‘E — Fourteen new cases of COVID-19 were announced on Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office.
Controversial Princeville glamping proposal withdrawn
PRINCEVILLE — The controversial glamping development proposed for a portion of the Princeville Makai Woods Golf Course has been withdrawn by applicant Starwood Capital Group.
AES Clean Energy grants $10K matching gift to Malama Hule‘ia
NIUMALU — With Giving Tuesday afoot, AES Clean Energy has pledged a $10,000 matching donation to Malama Hule‘ia for their efforts to restore the Alakoko “Menehune” Fishpond.
Kaua‘i County to increase gathering sizes, rules
LIHU‘E — Indoor and outdoor gathering sizes are changing once again.
County’s insurance premiums rising
There are only three insurance carriers willing to underwrite the county, and costs are rising.
Ige to return emergency powers to mayors
LIHU‘E — Beginning Dec. 1, counties in Hawai‘i will no longer need to obtain approval for emergency rules from Gov. David Ige or the director of Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency prior to issuing county orders, rules or proclamations.
Kaua‘i COVID case count stabilizing, but still elevated
LIHU‘E — Monday, Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 16 new cases of COVID-19.
Priorities of the county’s forthcoming cesspool replacement program
There are seven priorities folded into a new cesspool-replacement program on Kaua‘i established by a freshly passed Kaua‘i County Council bill to determine who may get the funding.
Alakoko “Menehune” Fishpond saved; Chan, Zuckerberg make $4 million donation
NIUMALU — The 102-acre Alakoko “Menehune” Fishpond has successfully been purchased by nonprofits The Trust for Public Land and Malama Hule‘ia for cultural and environmental stewardship in perpetuity.
Homeowner Assistance Fund opens for Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i residents
LIHU‘E — A mortgage assistance program through Hawai‘i Community Lending has opened up for Kaua‘i residents.
Kaua‘i has highest COVID rate per capita in state
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i is leading the state in new COVID-19 case counts per capita.
KGEFCU shortens name to Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union
LIHU‘E — Beginning Monday, the Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union will simply be known as the Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union.
Bill hindering restrictive HOAs moves forward
LIHU‘E — Oftentimes, subdivisions may limit what is allowable within its neighborhood parameters. In some respects, that’s hindering the county’s housing market.
Kaua‘i allows bars, gyms to choose new policies
LIHU‘E — Effective Friday, high-risk businesses — including bars, restaurants and gyms — can institute their own COVID-19 vaccination or testing policy for entry to reopen to 100% indoor capacity, according to a new county policy.