Council primary candidates disclose finances
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i County Council candidate Dr. Addison Bulosan currently leads over 20 candidates with the most contributions and money spent toward this upcoming election.
Ballots to be mailed soon
LIHU‘E — Mailing for primary election 2020 ballots will kick off Tuesday, July 14, according to an announcement from the Office of the County Clerk Elections Division.
Alison Furderer chasing cover girl dream
Alison Furderer, a mom and model who resides in Wailua, is in the quarterfinals of the “Maxim Magazine Cover Girl 2020” online contest and needs more votes to advance.
Four get Zonta Club scholarships
LIHU‘E — MaBel Fujiuchi, chairperson for the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Scholarship Committee, announced four recipients of the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation scholarships during the club’s virtual meeting via Zoom Thursday.
Kaua‘i ranchers provide beef during pandemic
LIHU‘E — Animals from two Kaua‘i ranches were part of a 20,000-pound donation of beef for pandemic food relief, an effort put together by the members of the Hawai‘i Cattlemen’s Council.
Misalucha appointed to Senate
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige has appointed Bennette Misalucha to fill the late Sen. Breene Harimoto’s state Senate seat. State Senate District 16 includes Pearl City, Momilani, Pearlridge, ‘Aiea, Royal Summit, ‘Aiea Heights, Newtown, Waimalu, Halawa and Pearl Harbor.
Council debriefed on climate change
LIHU‘E — Former Mayor Bernard Carvalho had a 10-year county-wide goal of reducing emissions from county government operations by 30% by 2023.
Reservations about reopening
LIHU‘E — Gov. David Ige and Hawai‘i’s four county mayors met Thursday for the third time this week to try to address the increasingly urgent question of whether the state can safely reopen to tourists on Aug. 1. But the group adjourned late in the afternoon without making any final decision.
A fitting delivery
LIHU‘E — “This one works,” said Wilcox Elementary School Principal Corey Nakamura, Thursday morning as he leafed through the delivery of fabric face masks by representatives of the Lihu‘e Hongwanji Women’s Club. “It fits, you can talk without removing it completely, and there’s even a fitting so it doesn’t fall off your nose.”
Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge reopens
KILAUEA — Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge started welcoming visitors back on Thursday, with a revised schedule and social distancing and sanitizing precautions in place.
Anahola roadwork to start July 13
ANAHOLA — The Department of Public Works is announcing that DMK and Associates will re-commence with roadwork in Anahola on weekdays from July 13 through July 17, 2020, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weather permitting.
Mental health app for cops, families
HANALEI — Kaua‘i Police Chief Todd Raybuck discussed a new tool for officers on Thursday while addressing the Rotary Club of Hanalei in a talk about “Policing with Aloha.” He talked about a phone app that could help promote mental wellness for police officers, should they take advantage of the opportunity.
County seeking $2 million in FEMA reimbursements
LIHU‘E — The county is looking to apply for $2 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements for money relating to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a memo from county Managing Director Michael Dahilig dated June 29.
Anti-Styrofoam bill amended
LIHU‘E — A bill first introduced in February that would restrict the use and sale of styrofoam foodservice containers is being amended and pushed off due to economic uncertainty sparked by the coronavirus pandemic.
Water service shutdown scheduled for Kapa`a customers on July 14th
Shutdown to affect customers on Kaulana Road, from the Haleilio Road intersection to the Kihei Road intersection
North Shore Lions give big
KILAUEA — The North Shore Lions Club celebrated the awarding of $40,000 in scholarships to 27 students from the North Shore, Wednesday during a gathering at the Hawaiian Paradise Flowers farm owned by Lion Gary Pacheco.
Kaua‘i United Way secures relief funds
LIHU‘E — Noon, July 22 to the Kaua‘i United Way is the deadline for organizations wishing to be considered for funding from the federal Emergency Food & Shelter program designed to provide food, rent, utility and other assistance to people in need.
Kaua‘i residents reflect, consider reopening to transpacific travel
LIHU‘E – Since Mayor Derek Kawakami signed the first emergency proclamation relating to COVID-19 on March 4, life has been different for business owners and residents on Kaua‘i.
Another round of amending the Housing Policy
LIHU‘E — The county’s Housing Policy that was first enacted over a decade ago is seeing a set of revisions after it had not produced the affordable housing results the county originally intended.
Helping students go Back to School
LIHU‘E — Public schools are scheduled to open for the state’s Department of Education with Aug. 4 being the first day of school for students.