Authorities seek help in identifying body found in Kekaha
KEKAHA — Local authorities are turning to the public in hopes of identifying a body found at a makeshift campsite in the vicinity of Second Ditch — by a surf spot commonly known as Targets.
Ambulance services issue gets clarity
LIHU‘E – The state Department of Health met with the Kaua‘i County Council regarding the future of ambulance services on Wednesday, nearly two months after protests led the department to cancel its decision to change emergency medical providers.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Ex-military member would like skateboard for son
Barry is a 7-year-old boy, who lives alone with his mother. Mom is hardworking and raising her son without help.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Couple with keiki searching for housing
Diane and John with their two children, Billy and Knox, have been staying in the emergency homeless shelter for a couple of months. The family was evicted from their rental home when John became ill and was not able to continue to work. Diane cares for her two children, one of whom is a special needs child. They recently received a housing voucher and are searching for affordable housing.
Island home sales slump
LIHU‘E — A dreary cycle for the island housing market continued in the first month of fall, as sales of single-family homes slumped more than 13 percent to begin the final quarter of the year.
KIF announces football All-Stars
LIHU‘E — Waimea High School’s Kameron Apilado, who carried the ball 11 times for 73 yards on Saturday during Waimea’s 13-10 edge over Roosevelt at Hanapepe Stadium, was named to the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation Football All-Stars roster as the Offensive Player of the Year.
Tickets available for high school football semifinal games
HANAPEPE — Tickets are now on sale for the First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i High School (HHSAA) Division II football championship semifinal game between No. 1 Waimea High School and No. 4 Roosevelt High School in Hanapepe on Saturday.
Wahine Beach volleyball playing at Kalapaki
NAWILIWILI — Kaua‘i people will have an opportunity to meet and watch the University of Hawai‘i Wahine Beach Volleyball team at Kalapaki Beach when the team participates in the Kaua‘i Invitational starting Nov. 17 and continuing through Nov. 19 at the sands of Kalapaki Beach, according to a flier submitted by Fonz Nartatez.
Kapa‘a man ID’d as body floating in water
KAPA‘A — A Kapa‘a man was identified on Wednesday, Oct. 23, as the deceased found floating in the water off Waikaea Canal.
DOH cancels ambulance provider contracts
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health (DOH) announced the cancellation of its decision to switch to a new emergency medical provider for both Maui and Kaua‘i, admitting to flaws in its procurement process following protests by current provider American Medical Response (AMR).
Floating body found near Waika‘ea Canal
KAPA‘A — A badly decomposed body was found floating in the water off Waika‘ea Canal on Tuesday morning.
Lihu‘e Storm 12 and Under girls basketball team strong in Pahoa
PAHOA, Hawai‘i Island— The Lihu‘e Storm 12 and Under girls basketball team can boast of the “Select Hoopsters” title after winning first place in 12U division play at the 2023 Hawai‘i Select Hoopsters Classic, which wrapped up on Saturday on the Big Island.
Kaua‘i County Council debates ambulance contract controversy
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Council passed a resolution urging the state Department of Health (DOH) to continue with a longtime emergency service provider on Wednesday, Oct. 4, amid protests surrounding the decision to switch to a new provider.
Longtime ambulance firm protests state’s decision
LIHU‘E — A longtime emergency service provider for Maui and Kaua‘i is protesting the state’s decision to award a contract to a new provider, as the newly selected organization maintains it is committed to getting a signed agreement in place and begin servicing Hawai‘i.
Hawks tame the Menehune, 38-21
Working in front of a strong contingent of Buckeye Union supporters wearing a variety of supporter wear patterns, the Hawks from Buckeye, Arizona struck early on Saturday, and held off a challenge put on by the host Waimea High during a preseason football contest at Hanapepe Stadium, 38-21.
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Canadian officials ease wildfire evacuation orders
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canadian firefighters have begun easing evacuation orders in a scenic region of British Columbia, with the prospect of better weather raising hopes for the battle to contain wildfires, authorities said Tuesday.
Immigrant workers’ lives, livelihoods and documents in limbo after Maui fire
LAHAINA, Hawai‘i — Freddy Tomas was working in his yard in Lahaina when the fire advanced with stunning speed right up to his fence. He rushed to save valuables from a safe inside his house but realized he didn’t have time and fled, his face blackened with soot.
North Korea may try again to launch a military spy satellite
TOKYO — North Korea told Japan on Tuesday it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days, possibly a second try to put a military spy satellite into orbit three months after its first effort failed, Japanese officials said.
Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, officials in Washington and Europe said Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv, even though the fighter jets are unlikely to affect the war any time soon.
Register for Dog Fanciers fall classes on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The Dog Fanciers of Kaua‘i will be holding registration for their fall classes on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m. at Kukui Grove Center in the parking area fronting the former Sports Authority.