Commission OKs Koloa plant permits
After nearly a full day of testimony and debate, the Planning Commission voted Tuesday to approve several contentious permits for a new manufacturing facility in Koloa.
Fire Chief Goble leaving KFD
After a two-year run as Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief, Steven Goble is stepping down next week.
Today is last day in Kilauea
“If I had a picture of a perfect mobile clinic, this would’ve been it,” said Col. Jordan Wyatt, officer in charge at the Tropic Care Kaua‘i Kilauea School site.
State approves new name for Russian fort
The state Board of Land and Natural Resources recently approved Senate Resolution 106 to rename the Russian Fort Elisabeth State Historical Park in Waimea as Pa‘ula‘ula.
King Tide rolls in again
The King Tide is back for this year.
Safeway hosts rice drive to benefit Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i
The Safeway-brand, 20-pound bag of white rice already had its special sale pricing attached Monday morning when the Safeway stores, both the Waipouli Kaua‘i Village and the Puhi Hokulei Village Shopping Center locations, announced a rice drive benefiting the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i.
Hunting licenses, stamps available
Effective today, the state Department of Land and Natural Resources begins issuing hunting licenses and stamps for the new hunting season (July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023).
100th Battalion story airs on TV soon
There are about a dozen surviving veterans of the 100th Infantry Battalion in Hawai‘i.
Firefighting tips
In order to prevent fires from starting, Hawai‘i Wildfire has guidebooks with checklists to help residents prepare their homes for fire safety.
Wildfire warning
With forecasts predicting drought conditions to begin in late June, officials are warning the public about an increased risk of wildfires.
Fishermen rescued after boat capsizes
Three fishermen were rescued Sunday morning after their boat sank in waters off Nawiliwili.
Reef Guardians camp begins at ‘Anini Beach Park
Young ocean explorers can take the plunge into environmental education this summer by enrolling in Reef Camp.
King Tides photo survey starts
Surfrider Foundation Kaua‘i is asking for the public’s help to document the King Tides today and Wednesday.
Kaua‘i Art Festival to include Live Poets’ Society
NAWILIWILI — Members of the Live Poets’ Society of Kaua‘i have been invited to perform original poems in the “Spoken Word” segment of the upcoming Kaua‘i Arts Festival.
HLTA gives early nod to Kawakami
The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association endorsed Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami on Wednesday at the Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort Lihu‘e.
New scanners coming to Lihu‘e Airport
The four new X-ray scanners being installed at Lihu‘e Airport this week could be right out of a sci-fi movie.
Military makes medical maneuvers
Vittoria Marconi of Delaware said it was nice working in a different place Monday.
Tropic Care Kaua‘i is open!
Kaua‘i Community College Chancellor Joseph Daisy came to the campus Sunday to see how the set up for Tropic Care Kaua‘i was progressing.
Workshop aims to help seniors with diabetes
The county Agency on Elderly Affairs is accepting registrations for its Diabetes Self-Management Workshop series, and invites kupuna ages 60 and older to apply.
Hanapepe home damaged by fire
A Hanapepe home was damaged in a fire Saturday.