Arrest log for Friday, March 27, 2020
January 18
Kaua‘i Humane Society uses social media to connect people and pets
Two weeks ago, Truman was clinging to life when the Kaua‘i Humane Society rescued him from a kennel in Koke‘e.
STEM helps with COVID-19 battle
School is closed due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, but the battery of 3D laser printers whirred with life Thursday at the Kaua‘i High School technology building.
KPD prepping more drone use
Earlier this year, investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board used drone footage to document and analyze a helicopter crash that killed seven passengers in December on Kaua‘i. And now, the Kaua‘i Police Department is equipping its team to be able to do the same.
Guam governor suspends public meeting rights due to virus
HAGATNA, Guam — The governor of Guam temporarily suspended some parts of the Open Government Law in response to the coronavirus outbreak, including the public’s right to attend government meetings.
Maui residents use signs, checkpoints to stop highway travel
WAILUKU — Maui residents have been using signs and checkpoints to help enforce a government order to keep visitors off Hana Highway during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Tech issues hampered information on tsunami watch for Hawaii
HONOLULU — Technical issues made it difficult to get information about a tsunami watch for Hawaii and its subsequent cancellation, the National Weather Service said Wednesday.
Hawaii: Lab worker recorded negative result as positive
HONOLULU — Hawaii mistakenly reported it had its first death from the coronavirus because a worker at the state public laboratory accidentally recorded a negative test as positive, the director of the laboratory said Wednesday.
Hawaii detention center inmate accused of assaulting staff
HONOLULU — Three workers at a federal prison in Honolulu suffered injuries after they were assaulted by an inmate, officials said.
Koa‘e Makana defers security deposits
Mark Development, with the support of Mayor Derek Kawakami, is deferring security deposits at Koa‘e Makana Workforce Housing project in Koloa as the first 42 applicants selected their units.
Residents hopeful on day one of stay at home
Amidst a stay-at-home order and travel quarantines for those traveling to Hawai‘i from the mainland or internationally, families on Kaua‘i are finding ways to cope, follow rules and support the community.
Budget talks to continue
The Kaua‘i County Council convened differently on Wednesday, as Councilmembers Luke Evslin and Mason Chock participated remotely via telecommunications in the meeting to practice social distancing amid the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Learning new rules
The number of positive COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i rose to five Wednesday, as Hawai‘i health officials announced the one death linked to COVID-19 in Hawai‘i wasn’t actually related to the virus.
Arrest log for Thursday, March 26, 2020
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County: Don’t flush wipes, paper towels down toilets
County officials wish to inform residents and businesses that wipes (including those labeled as “flushable”) and paper towels should not be flushed down the toilet.
KIUC foundation gives to KEO for residents’ electric bills
The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative Charitable Foundation released $20,000 to Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity to help those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with their electric bills.
Fresh foods, healthy living
Physician, nutritionist and author Steven Masley was planning to be at Talkstory Bookstore in Hanapepe on Friday, signing copies of his latest book “The Mediterranean Method.”
KPD looks to restructure salaries
Promotions within the Kaua‘i Police Department have been difficult to fulfill due to pay inversions, and KPD Chief Todd Raybuck believes he’s found a cost-effective solution.
COVID-19 and the incarcerated
LIHU‘E — The Hawai’i Office of Public Defenders has petitioned the Hawai’i Supreme Court to release inmates convicted of misdemeanors or of parole technicalities through the use of grants, pardons and reprieves to lower facility population and potentially prevent a community spread of COVID-19.
DOE schools closed until April 30
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education announced Tuesday that school facilities will remain closed to students through April 30 based on the latest guidance and information from health officials and elected leaders that includes the Stay-at-Home, Work-at-Home Order signed by Gov. David Ige.