DLNR warning: Don’t hold O‘ahu flotilla
Several hundred people have RSVP’d for a flotilla event being publicized on social media for the 4th of July holiday at an East O‘ahu beach.
Input sought on hazard mitigation, resilience plan
The County of Kaua‘i is updating its multi-hazard mitigation and resiliency plan, and is asking for public input into the process.
Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club awards 4 scholarships
The Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club and President Barbara Green awarded four, $1,000 awards, including a special award to the University of Hawai‘i Foundation to assist a student wishing to return to school during the COVID-19 medical crisis.
Founding Fathers would demand: ‘Right the wrong’
Independence Day: July 4th. Wave the flag. Set off fireworks. Celebrate.
‘Return To Learn’ HDOE plans Aug. 4 reopening
HONOLULU — Public schools are set to reopen on Aug. 4 with a plan to blend distance learning and face-to-face instruction, the Hawai‘i Department of Education announced Thursday.
Virus sends Summer school online in Kekaha
KEKAHA– Kekaha Elementary School’s summer school program has gone back online because an individual associated with the school is among the existing COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i.
CAK hands out scholarships
PUHI — The Contractors Association of Kaua‘i announced seven scholarship recipients, and turned over the collection of food and funds collected during a Tuesday afternoon meeting held at Gaylord’s at Kilohana who opened the facility for the occasion.
On-duty officer arrested
LIHU‘E – A Kaua‘i Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon for abuse of a family or household member while on duty.
Cold case awaiting new DNA evidence results
LIHU‘E — A decade ago today, a pig farmer uncovered Amber Jackson’s remains in a remote wooded area of Kealia, and hope to close this cold case is being aided by advancements in technology.
Pop Warner structuring pandemic play
LIHU‘E — Kauai Pop Warner has decided to postpone registration for the upcoming season, but organizers say Pop Warner has not canceled the upcoming football or cheer season.
Group wants double testing
LIHU‘E — A committee of doctors and community leaders is considering a proposal to Gov. David Ige to test a tourist-entry system that would require visitors to Kauai to be tested for COVID-19 before they depart and again after they arrive, with a five- or six-day quarantine in between.
Quarantine violations in court
LIHU‘E — A couple that allegedly broke the state’s COVID-19 mandatory 14-day quarantine emergency order pleaded not guilty during separate hearings Wednesday morning.
Kaua‘i Fire Department Changes Command
LIHU‘E — Fire and Ocean Safety Chief Steven Goble took the helm of the Kaua‘i Fire Department Wednesday morning in a Change of Command Ceremony held at the Lihu‘e Civic Center.
Goble takes charge of KFD
LIHU‘E — Heading the Kaua‘i Fire Department requires more than just overseeing land operations. It’s overseeing lifeguards saving swimmers swept out to sea and sending teams aboard Air 1 to save injured hikers.
Balmores has PMRF ready for disaster
BARKING SANDS — Putting out the correct message at the right time with the correct information — that is the name of the game when it comes to emergency management.
Hokuala, Timbers Resort reopen today
NAWILIWILI — Just in time for the long Fourth of July weekend, the Timbers Resort and the Ocean Course at Hokuala announced its opening, effective today.
Federal money for Kaua‘i Bus
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Bus has received just over $4 million in federal money as part of a virus-related relief initiative aimed at rural transit operations and maintenance expenses.
Ocean safety awareness
LIHU‘E — Monday morning, two divers were out by a cove near Shipwreck Beach. From the shore, a concerned visitor saw two people waving their arms and called in a report of distressed swimmers.
Airbnb to enforce TVR listings
LIHU‘E — Similar to a partnership the county signed with Expedia Group last week to assist in the enforcement of short-term-vacation-rental laws, on Monday the county announced an agreement with Airbnb.
How to watch KFD change of command ceremony
LIHU‘E — Tomorrow, the Kaua‘i Fire Department welcomes new Fire Chief Steven R. Goble to the company with a change of command ceremony. The event will be aired on Ho‘ike Kaua‘i Community Television after the ceremony, time TBD.