HART requests $1B appropriation from state
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation is seeking a $1 billion appropriation from state funds for the city’s rail project.
Finalist for UH president emphasizes respect for Hawaiian culture
The second of two final candidates for the position of University of Hawaii president emphasized respect for Hawaiian culture during a forum Tuesday at UH-Hilo.
Hawaii tourism goals unlikely to keep up with inflation
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority board on Thursday approved a goal for Hawai‘i Tourism USA, the global marketing team responsible for driving travel demand to Hawaii from its core U.S. market, to grow visitor spending by just 1.4 percent.
Summer ends on a down note at airport
LIHUE — The domestic passenger count tailed off in September, as Lihue Airport wound down its slowest summer vacation period in the post-pandemic era.
KIF air riflery adopts new format
LIHUE — When the Kauai Interscholastic Federation air riflery matches get underway starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Island School range, this will be the first time KIF air riflery participants will experience the new format, unless previously they participated in the Hawaii High School Athletic Association state matches.
Happy Camper for Saturday, October 5, 2024
Councilwoman Felicia Cowden was able to sip a congratulatory glass of champagne on Thursday after making Julie Souza and her dad’s 40-year dream of converting Hoona Road into a one-way, mauka to makai, road near what is known as Baby Beach.
Kealia Post Office closes
KAPAA — The Kealia Post Office, located on the east side of Kaua‘i, has closed.
Making a difference on International Coastal Cleanup Day
Dozens of volunteers participated in the International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 21, on the island of Kauai.
Illegal dumping on Kauai roads
LIHUE — Criminal littering in Hawaii is defined as any individual or group of people knowingly placing, throwing, leaving, or dumping any form of trash, litter, or garbage in an unpermitted area.
Pumpkins in Poipu for October
POIPU — The Shops at Kukuiula, in partnership with other Hawaii organizations and in celebration of this year’s Harvest Festival, announced they will be hosting the annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway, as well as fun, family-friendly events throughout October.
ISLAND HISTORY: The mysterious Malae Heiau at Wailua, Kauai
In 1824, Kaahumanu (1768-1832) ordered the destruction of all vestiges of the old Hawaiian religion on Kauai by burning wooden idols and tearing down heiau, including Kauai’s largest heiau, Malae Heiau, located near the mouth of the Wailua River.
JONES: Five fitness facts: Testing your training
Every six months or so, I like to flip the script, asking some questions to you about exercise and eating. Are you a regular reader of “In Health & With Hope?” Have you been paying attention? It’s time to get your brain in the game. Have fun!!
Births for Saturday, October 5, 2024
• Trey Williams • Tritan Garma • Xaikea Rivera-Buyat • Sienna Medeiros
Obituary for Saturday, October 5, 2024
• Patrick ‘Naka’ Keawe Kahikuonamoku Nakaahiki