Police finances under investigation
LIHUE — The Hawaii State attorney general’s office is investigating the Kauai Police Department’s finances.
Gift card also the gift of hope
On a cloudy, gray and rainy Thursday morning, a man walked into The Garden Island office.
A keiki Christmas
WAIMEA — Rotary Club of Poipu Beach hosted the annual Kids’ Christmas Party last weekend for about 80 children of Child and Family Services’ Nana’s House clients at the Waimea Theatre.
Grand Hyatt Kauai donates $25K to United Way
POIPU — All that is left is the caroling at the Hale Kupuna Heritage Home in Omao, and the Wilcox Hospital long-term care unit scheduled today, said Diann Hartman, spokesperson for the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa.
Tyler Navarro Day food helps
LIHUE — The Key Clubs and the Kiwanis Club of Kauai celebrated Tyler Navarro Day with a delivery of food and funds to The Salvation Army, Lihue Corps., Wednesday.
Lt. Gov.: ‘We have challenges’
HILO — Lt. Gov. Josh Green discussed health care in Hawaii during the 2019 Hawaii Comprehensive Cancer Coalition Summit on Wednesday at the Grand Naniloa Hotel in Hilo.
Registration open for 2020 court interpreter workshops
HONOLULU — The Hawaii State Judiciary is seeking individuals who speak English and another language to become court interpreters. Register today for one of the workshops, completion of which is a mandatory requirement.
Oahu seeing mixed results with artificial turf median strips
A pilot project to test the use of artificial turf on road median strips on Oahu has had mixed results, officials said.
Family files lawsuit over Hawaii woman’s death in jail
The family of a Hawaii woman who killed herself in view of jail surveillance cameras has filed a lawsuit against the police department that was holding her.
Golden Rule crew speaks on peace
NAWILIWILI — The crew with the small sailboat with a big mission, the Golden Rule, is continuing to make the rounds on Kauai.
Zonta Fund gives hope, help to many
In the last three years, The Garden Island/Zonta Club of Kauai Christmas Fund has raised about $80,000 and helped about 2,000 families and individuals.
3 arrested at Salt Pond
LIHUE — Kauai police arrested three Westside men Wednesday morning at Salt Pond Beach Park for illegal camping. One of them insists it was nothing more than harassment, and said state and county officials have been targeting them for months.
Hawaii Islanders protest against 5G
WAIKOLOA BEACH — While a debate into the safety of 5G technology takes place in communities across the world, a group of people waved signs in front of Waikoloa Beach Resort on Tuesday to warn the public of potential health hazards — as they see them.
Stop the invasive spittlebug
LIHUE — While her sights are set on the White House, U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is still working to safeguard her home state against an invasive bug that’s targeting grasslands and starting to impact the cattle industry on Hawaii Island.
Arrest logs for Thursday, December 12, 2019
Logs for October 12-13, 2019
Hawaii low-income earners could lose aid under rule changes
ow-income earners in Hawaii could lose government assistance under proposed rule changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, officials said.
Development agency to take over Aloha Stadium redevelopment
A Hawaii state agency is set to begin overseeing redevelopment of the state’s largest stadium, officials said.
‘Definitely a treasure’
Wil Welsh had just a few words about his friend David Penhallow-Scott after hearing he had passed away Monday morning at the age of 86.
Hanalei business owners worry about road closures
HANALEI — Business has been slower in Hanalei since the April 2018 floods, and periodic road closures along Kuhio Highway near the Hanalei Bridge haven’t helped.
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz discusses pending federal legislation
LIHUE — Federal legislation that is expected to pass Congress and take effect next year could have a major impact on many Kauai residents.