Arrest logs for Thursday, May 28, 2020
Logs for April 11-13, 2020
University of California invested $68M in Hawaii telescope
HONOLULU — The University of California system has invested more than $68 million in the Thirty Meter Telescope project in Hawaii, a report said.
Theater classes go online
PUHI — “With the number of students we have, it would be easy for us to shut down,” said afternoon Program Director Marly Madayag while watching the set up for distance learning and the virtual classroom at the Hawai‘i Children’s Theatre warehouse in Puhi.
Two finalists in congressional art contest
HONOLULU — Heidi Roach and Rayna Shafter, both students at Island School, are among the 20 finalists announced in the 2020 Kaha Ki‘i Congressional Art Competition by the office of U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
Junior Lifeguard program canceled, safety tips are online
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Fire Department’s Ocean Safety Bureau would normally be hosting up to 600 keiki and junior lifeguard participants over the next few months.
Congrats Class of 2020
We at The Garden Island are happy to present Kaua‘i’s 2020 graduates in this year’s Class of 2020 special section.
Fatality in moped accident in mid-May
LIHU‘E — Two weeks ago, Kealia resident Travis Long collided with a pedestrian in a moped accident while riding the shoulder of Kuhio Highway.
Four students embody Aloha ‘Aina
LIHU‘E — Four Kaua‘i graduates, out of a statewide total of 20, landed on the list of the Aloha ‘Aina Leadership awards, which recognize high school seniors as emerging leaders who embody the spirit of aloha ‘aina leadership in their school communities.
Credit unions make ‘small’ contribution
NAWILIWILI — Kelvin Moniz, executive director of the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank, said any contribution makes a big impact on their efforts at food relief.
Bursting with regrowth
‘ANINI — A Kaua‘i diver has reported a successful coral spawn on Kaua‘i, as well as new baby corals from about four inches wide to 12 inches wide in ‘Anini Bay.
Making ‘Massive Masks for Kaua‘i’
When the COVID-19 pandemic triggered the need for masks throughout Kaua‘i and the rest of the state, Kaua‘i residents Kris Hunt and Morgan Lopez joined forces, creating the organization Massive Masks for Kaua‘i (MM4K).
Rescuers responding to reports of a pickup going off the cliff near Sugi Grove
Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 are currently assessing the situation
Hawaii County places of worship, restaurants to open June 1
HILO — The Big Island of Hawaii will allow places of worship, restaurants, hair salons, barber shops and a variety of personal-service businesses to reopen starting June 1, county Mayor Harry Kim announced Saturday night.
Pig-hunting derby in Guam to feed families amid pandemic
HAGATNA, Guam — The Department of Agriculture in Guam has invited hunters to participate in a pig-hunting derby to provide food for families in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Honolulu to delay planned stormwater utility fee for a year
HONOLULU — Honolulu will delay a planned stormwater utility fee and fund until after Hawaii’s economy improves from the impact of the coronavirus, officials said.
Maui watershed purchase could be delayed due to virus cuts
WAILUKU — A county government’s acquisition of a private water delivery system for Maui’s drinking water may be delayed because of budget cuts resulting from the coronavirus outbreak.
University of Hawaii to make SAT, ACT optional for fall 2021
HONOLULU — The University of Hawaii announced that the SAT and ACT will be optional for applicants for the fall 2021 semester as a result of the coronavirus.
Blessing held for Koloa roads project
KOLOA – A blessing was held Thursday for the Maluhia Road and Koloa Road improvement project in Koloa, attended by a group exercising social distancing procedures and wearing masks.
Nourish Kaua‘i program feeds ohanas in need
On Wednesday, Nourish Kaua‘i, a service project spear headed by Crossroads Christian Church’s community outreach director Karolyn Freuler served 635 hot meals and gave out 204 USDA farmer’ s boxes to 165 families, 90 houseless individuals and about 40 kupuna at St. Catherine’s Church in Kapahi with a group of volunteers.
How to participate in council public hearings
LIHU‘E — While public meetings are physically closed to the public per an emergency rule by Gov. David Ige, the Kaua‘i County Council is offering another way for constituents to join in.