As state clears ditch, traffic backs up
WAILUA — As rush hour dawned Wednesday morning, state Department of Transportation workers fired up chain saws to continue a ditch-clearing project that has been putting a kink in traffic between Lihue and Kapaa.
The fairy godfather cometh
JR Guerrero was planning on doing yard work Sunday at the Boys & Girls Club Kapaa Clubhouse.
Councilmember charged
LIHUE — Kauai County Councilmember Arthur Brun was indicted Wednesday on felony charges for allegedly running from police during a traffic stop two weeks ago and hitting an officer with his car in the process.
Fundraiser to benefit Lions Club
KILAUEA — The Kauai North Shore Lions Club presents the first “Fall Round-Up” fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Anaina Hou Community Park’s Porter Pavilion in Kilauea.
Forensic nurses respond to violence
LIHUE — Six sexual assault nurse examiners — Jennifer Antony, Charlene Ono, Ranelle Ka‘awa, Tami Ramil, Stephanie Huhn and Ceisha Judd — were recognized Monday by the Office of the Mayor and County Council, who brought forth a commendation and proclamation.
Officials warn Hawaii mail voting won’t mean faster results
Elections officials warned Wednesday that shifting to voting by mail won’t mean that Hawaii election results will be available sooner.
Honolulu police shoot, kill suspect in stolen vehicle
Honolulu police say an armed robbery suspect is dead after five officers shot at him while he tried to flee in a stolen vehicle.
Family of man killed with machete sues Maui shopping center
The family of a man killed in a machete attack is suing the Maui shopping center where the fatal assault happened for failing to provide adequate security, court records said.
Hawaii man proposes to girlfriend while surfing on wave
A Hawaii man was surfing with his girlfriend when — instead of hanging 10 — he knelt down on one knee on his board and proposed.
Hawaii officials discuss plans for vote-by-mail elections
Hawaii election officials were scheduled to brief lawmakers Wednesday about the start of all-mail voting next year.
Honolulu council and mayor approve $214M for rail project
The Honolulu City Council and Mayor Kirk Caldwell have approved a $214 million spending bill for the city rail project, officials said.
Mayor signs rental bills
LIHUE — Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami signed five Additional Rental Unit bills on Tuesday that would waive permitting fees on additional rental units deemed affordable.
MADD wants to see red
HONOLULU — With upcoming holiday season parties and events involving alcohol, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawaii is ready to launch its “Tie One On for Safety” red-ribbon campaign.
Dive finds healthy corals and plenty of fish
A recent diving outing on the south side of Kauai found an array of colorful corals and fascinating fish.
Big Island man in fatal crash had prior DUI conviction
KAILUA-KONA — A 25-year-old Waimea man, who was arrested Sunday on suspicion of negligent homicide and DUI following a two-car crash near Kekaha Kai State Park in Kona that killed a 35-year-old mother and hospitalized three girls, has a prior conviction for drunken driving.
Red Cross director retiring
LIHUE — Coralie Chun Matayoshi, CEO of the American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region, will retire after 16-1/2 years of service to the humanitarian organization.
Arrest logs for Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Logs for September 16, 2019
Surfrider releases latest water test results
These are the latest results for this month’s Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force sampling of our Kauai waters for Enterococcus, a fecal indicating bacteria, on Nov. 9.
‘Earth Matters’ public lectures series continues
The National Tropical Botanical Garden and Kauai Community College’s collaborative Earth Matters public lecture series continues from 5:30 tonight as Kauai-based cultural anthropologist Dr. Mimi George and Permanent Secretary of the Vaka Taumako Project Meph Wyeth present part two of “We the Voyagers: Lata’s Children.”
Forever grateful
HANAPEPE — Someone said the Korean War veterans should not be wearing their commemorative shirts too much.