KaiKini Kristmas Kountdown begins
KAPA‘A — December 1 is on Thursday, but the KaiKini holiday pop-up opens Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its 934 Kipuni Way location, upstairs next to the Haole Girl Island Sweets kitchen in the Arzadon Industrial Park.
Fellow Kauaians struggle toward Christmas
Lani is a single female, who works a full-time job. But she still finds it difficult to live. With the cost of everything rising, especially gas, she can barely afford food.
Sandon Igne reaches plea deal in deadly Kaua‘i Christmas Eve crash
LIHU‘E — The Lawa‘i man, who caused a deadly Christmas Eve collision, has taken a plea deal.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands opens new Kaua‘i office
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands held a blessing, dedication and opening ceremony on Monday for its new Kaua‘i district office in Lihu‘e.
Little Pea market returns this weekend
LIHU‘E — Little Pea is returning with her Holiday Market on Saturday and Sunday at the former Pier 1 location in the Kukui Marketplace, close to the Target store, said Peach Alpeche, event organizer.
Testing shows high levels of bacteria at Kaua‘i sites, including Hanalei and Hanama‘ulu
LIHU‘E — Test results from Surfrider Kaua‘i’s Blue Water Task Force showed increased levels of enterococcus bacteria in several bodies of water throughout the island.
Hawai‘i volcano eruption has some on alert, draws onlookers
HILO, Hawaii — The first eruption in 38 years of the world’s largest active volcano is attracting onlookers to a national park for “spectacular” views of the event, and it’s also dredging up bad memories among some Hawai‘i residents who have been through harrowing volcanic experiences in the past.
Contrades, Kurz get their high school diploma from MCSA
LIHU‘E — Gage Contrades, 18, and Jayda Kurz, 17, both of Anahola, were set on buying their Christmas tree on Monday.
Homebound Iris loves music
Iris is 74 years old, who lives alone on a fixed monthly income. Iris has no children of her own and depends on friends and neighbors to help with things like baths, shopping, meal prep, house cleaning, etc.
Hawaii Gov. Ige looks back on coronavirus, tourism shutdown
HONOLULU — As Hawaii’s governor, David Ige faced a volcanic eruption that destroyed 700 homes, protests blocking construction of a cutting-edge multibillion-dollar telescope and a false alert about an incoming ballistic missile. During the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism shut down and Hawaii’s unemployment rate soared to 22.4%.
Lava from Hawai‘i volcano lights night sky amid warnings
HONOLULU — The world’s largest active volcano spewed some ash and lava Monday and officials said that Mauna Loa wasn’t threatening communities on Hawai‘i’s Big Island, but people should be prepared for worse.
Many women struggling to get by
Bailey is a single female, who is struggling to make ends meet. Bailey has experienced some hard times during her life, and struggled through the pandemic and being isolated. Bailey is unable to work due to health reasons, but is hopeful she can find work from home opportunities.
October: Strong hotel revenue, occupancy
A banner month for passenger counts at Lihu‘e Airport proved fruitful for the local hotel industry, which put up strong revenue and occupancy numbers in October.
Lights On Rice returns Friday
Harvey Maeda and the Kaua‘i Classic Cars will be fully decorated on Friday when The Rotary Club of Kaua‘i presents the Lights On Rice holiday parade along Rice Street.
Storytellers in spotlight in Nawiliwili
A volunteer and community-driven event gathering storytellers from all walks of life to share their insights in a talk-story format unfolded on Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Eyes Wide Open Production Theatre in Nawiliwili.
Single mom asks for toys for toddler, gift cards
Elaine is a single mom to a toddler and cannot afford child care, and because of this is unable to work. Elaine tries what she can to bring in extra income, but finds it difficult for it to be consistent.
Hawaiian Independence Day celebrated Monday
PUHI — There will be no school on Monday for the Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School because Nov. 28 is La Ku‘oko‘a, or Hawaiian Independence Day.
Bicyclist hurt in Lihu‘e hit-and-run
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i police are searching for the driver involved in a traffic crash that occurred Tuesday night in Lihu‘e, which left a bicyclist critically injured.
Kaua‘i road closures for the week of Nov. 27 – Dec. 2
KAPA‘A — The County of Kaua‘i announced that portions of Mailihuna, Hau‘a‘ala and Kawaihau roads will be closed and detours put in place from Monday to Friday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the ongoing construction of a new five-way intersection.
Hawaii gun permit ruling sides with ‘homesick’ Navy officer
HONOLULU — A U.S. Navy officer stationed in Hawaii cannot be denied a firearms permit solely because he sought counseling for feeling depressed and homesick, a federal judge ruled.