Maui judge declines to appeal own wildfire ruling
Insurance companies with claims against Hawaiian Electric tied to hundreds of Maui wildfire lawsuits largely prevailed Friday in court on an issue that could affect when and how they share damage payments with fire victims.
Couple pleads guilty to misusing $1.4M in COVID funds
HONOLULU — A California couple who allegedly used more than $1.36 million in loans from the federal Paycheck Protection Program to buy sport utility vehicles and homes in Kapolei and California has agreed to plead guilty.
4 charged in alleged $1.5M fraud scheme
HONOLULU — The state Department of the Attorney General has charged the alleged ringleader and three members of what authorities say is a criminal organization involved in a $1.5 million check fraud scheme.
Blessing held for long-awaited lifeguard tower in Kailua
KAILUA, Hawaii — City officials held a blessing Wednesday morning for a long-awaited lifeguard tower at Kalama Beach Park in Kailua.
Water commission leader is named following wildfire-related controversy
An attorney with complex litigation experience is positioned to be the next administrator of state water resources more than a year after controversy related to the Lahaina wildfire led to the reassignment, reinstatement and resignation of a predecessor.
Honolulu council seeks more regulations for e-bikes
HONOLULU — A new measure to impose more regulations on the use of fast-moving electric bicycles on Oahu’s public roads, parks and sidewalks is being advanced by the Honolulu City Council.
Lane closures scheduled next week on Kauai
LIHUE — A holiday shortened week means less roadwork on tap at the beginning of September with the primary focus on grass trimming and guardrail repair and trimming, according to an update from the Hawaii Department of Transportation on Friday.
HART’s $1.66 billion contract might delay related rail work, CEO says
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s $1.66 billion contract recently granted to Los Angeles-based Tutor Perini Corp. to design and build Skyline’s last 3-mile segment to Kakaako might mean related projects at the rail agency could be deferred.
A note to our readers
LIHUE — The Labor Day edition of The Garden Island newspaper will not be delivered via mail because the U.S. Postal will be closed in observance of the federal holiday.
‘Hobbit House’ smothered in mud
Kauai Marathon weekend in full swing
Suspended sheriff’s deputy allegedly pressured before death
Happy Camper for Saturday, August 31, 2024
ISLAND HISTORY: South Seas sugar laborers arrived at Koloa in 1859
