Police seek funds to encrypt radios; prevent public access
LIHU‘E — Public access to police scanner radio transmissions will likely cease by the end of the year on Kaua‘i.
Residents protest glamping idea at public meeting
PRINCEVILLE — Residents continue to question and protest proposed glamping development in Princeville.
Waimea 400 virtual meeting is Thursday
WAIMEA – Three conceptual site plan alternatives for the Waimea 400 site will be presented during the next virtual community meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration for this meeting is available at the project website, www.waimea400.com.
Zonta Club of Hanalei awards $32K in scholarships
KILAUEA — The Zonta Club of Hanalei recently awarded scholarships totaling $32,000 to 15 Kaua‘i women.
Leadership Kaua‘i class of 2021 celebrates graduation
LIHU‘E — Earlier this month, the Leadership Kaua‘i Class of 2021 was recognized and acknowledged for their accomplishments in completing the annual leadership program.
Summer Golf Program registration opens Monday
WAILUA — Registration for the county Summer Golf Program is Monday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wailua Golf Course.
Hunting licenses, stamps to be issued soon
HONOLULU — A new hunting season opens runs July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
4 new cases Saturday, popup clinic gives vaccine in Hanama‘ulu
HANAMA‘ULU — The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported four new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.
Kamehameha Day kick off
LIHU‘E — Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza of Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani said the halau is excited about it performance, Saturday starting at noon at the Kukui Grove Center Food Court stage.
Visitors to pay for ocean conservation
HONOLULU – The establishment of a Hawai‘i Ocean Stewardship Special Fund will provide more consistent and reliable support for the conservation, protection, restoration, and management of Hawai‘i’s precious and endangered marine resources.
Seedlings available, Saturday
‘ELE‘ELE — Basilio Fuertes and his mentor Carmila Udarbe, a soon-to-be fifth grade student at the ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School, will have seedlings available, Saturday from 8 a.m. while supplies last, at the ‘Ele‘ele Shopping Center.
Honolulu loosens COVID-19 restrictions as vaccinations rise
HONOLULU — Honolulu on Friday loosened some restrictions on social activity now that more than half its population has been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Union: No charges support police action in fatal shooting
HONOLULU — Hawaii police union leaders on Thursday said a grand jury’s decision not to indict anyone in a shooting that killed a 16-year-old boy supports the officers’ actions.
Online tool aims to inform west Maui of threatening waves
WAILUKU — University of Hawaii researchers have developed an online tool that will inform the public when waves are expected to threaten west Maui shorelines, an area particularly prone to coastal erosion as sea levels rise.
Unlicensed Hawaii care home faces $828,000 fine
HONOLULU — Two Hawaii health department inspectors showed up at a home unannounced after a complaint and found it was operating an adult care facility without a license, leading to a fine of more than $800,000.
Son of Tongan immigrants is Hawaii’s spelling bee champ
KIHEI — A 13-year-old Maui boy who is a son of Tongan immigrants will represent Hawaii in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
County receives $500K in federal HUD money
LIHU‘E — Thursday, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced the release of $503,868 to Kaua‘i for houseless initiatives.
Population of rose-ringed parakeets decreasing
KEKAHA — Researchers have documented a decrease in one of the most invasive avian species worldwide on Kaua‘i.
Alves resentenced for 1997 murder
LIHU‘E — Monica Alves (aka Monica Peralto), 54, formerly of Kaua‘i, was resentenced for her role in the 1997 kidnapping and murder of Kimberly Washington-Cohen, Prosecuting Attorney Justin F. Kollar announced Thursday.
Boys & Girls Club programs grows for summer
LIHU‘E — Tina Albao, the Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i, Kaua‘i Director of Operations and Development, said she just got the keys to the Hokulei Shopping Village site, Monday, the first day of the BGCH summer program.