Man arrested after refusing to wear face mask
Kaua‘i police arrested Ryan Buley, 34, of Kapa‘a, Saturday afternoon, for terroristic threatening and harassment following his refusal to wear a mask in a North Shore store.
Lions celebrate America’s birthday
Traditionally, Dickie Chang of Wala‘au Productions would have been with the Kaua‘i Hospice and the Concert in the Sky event on July 4.
Report: Kaua‘i residents face ‘high financial stress’
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i residents are statistically more likely to be experiencing a high level of financial stress than other state residents, according to a study from the Bank of Hawai‘i Foundation released this month.
Report: Residents don’t want quarantine for travelers
LIHU‘E — As governments figure out how to open without overwhelming the health care system, for Hawai‘i, it’s about finding a balance between reopening to a mass amount of travelers and keeping residents safe.
COVID cases continue to climb
LIHU‘E —The Kaua‘i District Health Office Saturday reported two new positive cases of COVID-19. The current number of active cases now stands at 7 as several individuals were recently released from isolation. The cumulative total of cases to date is 40.
West Kaua‘i Lions Club installs officers
HANAPEPE — The West Kaua‘i Lions Club will greet its 83rd anniversary in November with a new slate of officers that was installed during its Wednesday meeting at the Wong’s Chinese Restaurant in Hanapepe.
Surfrider tests Ke‘e water
KE‘E — Citizen scientists with the Kaua‘i branch of Surfrider’s Blue Water Task Force have tested the water at Ke’e beach and said Saturday the water tested clean.
Public works announce lane closures
PO‘IPU – The Department of Public Works is announcing that portions of Ala Kinoiki will be closed from July 6 to July 17 to allow Maui Kupono Builders to conduct road reconstruction work from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, weather permitting.
Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club awards 4 scholarships
The Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club and President Barbara Green awarded four, $1,000 awards, including a special award to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation to assist a student wishing to return to school during the COVID-19 medical crisis.
Arrest log for Saturday, July 4, 2020
• Arrest log for June 9-14, 2020
Input sought on hazard mitigation, resilience plan
The County of Kaua‘i is updating its multi-hazard mitigation and resiliency plan, and is asking for public input into the process.
DLNR warning: Don’t hold O‘ahu flotilla
Several hundred people have RSVP’d for a flotilla event being publicized on social media for the 4th of July holiday at an East O‘ahu beach.
Sailing graduates have fun in the sun
“They love being out on the water,” said Shale Shore, president of the Kaua‘i Sailing Association Friday during graduation-day festivities taking place at the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor.
KIF awaits decision from HHSAA on 2020 fall sports
The Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation is waiting for additional information on what the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association will decide on regarding the upcoming 2020 fall sports season.
Virus sends Summer school online in Kekaha
KEKAHA– Kekaha Elementary School’s summer school program has gone back online because an individual associated with the school is among the existing COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i.
‘Return To Learn’ HDOE plans Aug. 4 reopening
HONOLULU — Public schools are set to reopen on Aug. 4 with a plan to blend distance learning and face-to-face instruction, the Hawai‘i Department of Education announced Thursday.
Cold case awaiting new DNA evidence results
LIHU‘E — A decade ago today, a pig farmer uncovered Amber Jackson’s remains in a remote wooded area of Kealia, and hope to close this cold case is being aided by advancements in technology.
On-duty officer arrested
LIHU‘E – A Kaua‘i Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon for abuse of a family or household member while on duty.
Disconnection suspensions continue
LIHU‘E– Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative has extended its suspension of service disconnections through July 31.
Register now to vote in 2020 Primary Election
LIHU‘E — New Hawai‘i voters have until July 9 to register to vote in the 2020 Primary Election. Registered voters will automatically receive their ballot in the mail starting July 21.