Happy Camper for Friday, July 26, 2024
Mahalo, Po‘ipu Shopping Village Manager Val Roland for the invitation to the traditional Indian blessing of three future establishments in the shopping center.
Drain line to be installed on Hanalei Hill
HANALEI — An ongoing slope stabilization project along Kuhio Highway is going to make traversing the area a little more complicated for motorists in the weeks ahead.
Obituaries for Friday, July 26, 2024
• Rita Lottie-Ann De Silva • Lorin Ptacek Wade • Matthew James Ornellas Jr.
Arson suspected in two fires on Kaua‘i
WAIMEA — An investigation into a couple of recent brush fires has led local authorities to suspect arson in both incidents.
Heat safety campaign takes root
LIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) along with the Office of Economic Development (OED) launched a Heat Safety Awareness Campaign, aimed at highlighting the health and well-being of all Hawai‘i residents and its visitors.
Hunting Unit L closed
KEKAHA — The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announced on Tuesday the closing of Hunting Unit L until further notice as a precaution due to ongoing wildfire suppression efforts.
Births for Thursday, July 25, 2024
• Celina Mission • Ailana Kunleipupupuananioniihau Cremer • Archer Tierney Cormican • Sophie Lilikoi Dieteren
Obituary for Thursday, July 25, 2024
• Robert Agosto
TSA aims to bolster its staff on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — The Transportation Security Administration is looking for a few good people to help bolster its ranks at Lihu‘e Airport, where thousands of tourists arrive every week for the start of their Kaua‘i experience.
Disaster preparedness, wellness fair on Thursday
LIHU‘E — The county’s Agency on Elderly Affairs will be hosting a disaster preparedness and wellness fair on Thursday at Lihu‘e Civic Center.
Lane closures scheduled for Kuli Road
LAWAI — A cleanup will lead to lane closures on portions of Kuli Road later this week.
Magical myths and legends at Lihu‘e Library
LIHU‘E — The Live Poets’ Society Pau Hana “Magical Myths & Legends” will close the Lihu‘e Public Library summer reading program on July 31 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
HOOSER: Primary Election time, ballots arriving in mail
Ballots have arrived in the mail. It’s game on. The Primary Election concludes on Aug. 10. If you have not received your ballot by now you should check with the office of elections to make sure you are registered at https://elections.hawaii.gov.
Letters for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
• ‘Fix it’ • Make votes count
Obituaries for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
• Geraldine Marie Duarte • Reef R. K. Oana • Lillian Yae Sakata Amimoto • Patrick Steven Laysa • Melvin Kauahi • William Pascua Villanueva • David W. Pratt
Historic moment might energize Hawai‘i voters
HONOLULU — Most Hawai‘i political leaders welcomed President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race and swiftly expressed support for his replacement pick of Vice President Kamala Harris, but it’s still unclear whether these historic events will energize Hawai‘i voters enough to affect local elections.
California woman dies after being pulled from water in Hanaka‘ape Bay
KOLOA — A California woman died hours after being pulled from the water in Hanaka‘ape Bay on Friday morning.
Obituary for Tuesday, July 23, 2024
• Clarina P. Madamba
Koke‘e brush fire near full containment
KOKE‘E — A brush fire was near full containment on Sunday after scorching approximately 1,300 acres since it started a few days earlier.
Happy Camper for Monday, July 22, 2024
Kudos to Hawai‘i Community Little League Carole T. Ota, Bobby Bater and Kawaihau Community Little League President Shan Higashi on hosting the State 9 through 11 tournament (Aiea just beat Kaneohe in a 14-13 extra inning affair to advance in the not-winning bracket to meet host Kawaihau — they lost 11-0 to undefeated Hilo in their Saturday opener to face Aiea on Sunday) … Championship game scheduled for Tuesday when first pitch goes off at 9 a.m. at the Main Diamond located inside Bryan J. Baptiste SportsComplex.