Man faces sex assault trial involving 2 teenage girls
HONOLULU — A 28-year-old Kapalama man is headed for trial on two somewhat similar sexual assault cases involving two girls, ages 13 and 14, he met online.
Polynesians lead 3 top tourism agencies
HONOLULU — Come September, all three of Hawai‘i’s top state-funded tourism management and destination branding organizations, which together control more than $128 million in state funds, will have a Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander at the helm.
Kaua‘i United Way kicks off 2024 Campaign
PO‘IPU — Matson Navigation, through its Nawiliwili Port Manager Ula Nakamura, presented the Kaua‘i United Way with an award of $7,500 on Thursday to help launch the 2024 Campaign during the kick off luncheon held at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa.
HART awards $1.66B contract for final segment
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation on Thursday announced a $1.66 billion contract award to Los Angeles-based Tutor Perini Corp. to design and build Skyline’s last 3-mile segment to Kaka‘ako.
Legislators urge DOE to fix bus driver shortage
HONOLULU — State legislators met with the Department of Education on Thursday to address protracted concerns about ongoing public school bus driver shortages, following the DOE’s abrupt announcement of suspended routes right before the school year began.
Happy Camper for Saturday, August 17, 2024
How could you pass by and not get a picture of the pillars of Waimea High School (Waimea Alumni and Friends Foundation) asked Dennis Eguchi of the Kekaha College (scholarship opportunities for Kekaha residents) during the Menehune Mingle school orientation event for parents and supporters of Waimea High School.
Kaua‘i strengthens Sister City ties
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, his office staff, the Kaua‘i County Council and select members of the island’s Filipino community were on hand last week to welcome Laoag City Mayor Michael Marcos Keon and about 30 members of the Laoag City delegation.
Community nonprofits to participate in ‘North Shore Give Week’
PRINCEVILLE — Community nonprofits on Kaua’i’s North Shore are invited to participate in “North Shore Give Week,” a weeklong collaboration to keep the Garden Island thriving.
ISLAND HISTORY: A brief history of Kaua‘i’s Huleia School
Established in 1905, Huleia School was originally located in Huleia Valley.
CRITTER: Wainiha River helps giant corals stay healthy
Kaua‘i is an unusual island for corals to grow because we have a lot of rain and runoff from rivers and streams.
ERSOY: Is it important to have a goal?
Is having a goal is important? The answer is absolutely yes. So can I finish this article now? Actually, it’s not that simple! You need to really think why it is important and what benefits you may gain with it.
Obituaries for Saturday, August 17, 2024
• Sally Gayagas • Alroy L. N. Enos