Defendants continue Coco Palms claim
The heated civil trial over 17 acres of land in Wailua where the famed Coco Palms Resort once stood before it was damaged by Hurricane Iniki continued Friday with testimony from Noa Mau-Espirito, one of the two defendants in the matter.
A place for keiki to heal
Theresa Koki, Life’s Choices Kauai coordinator, said in the past 12 years on Kauai, there have been 15 adolescent deaths due to drug addiction and suicide.
Housing crisis lingers as additional rental unit bill deferred
A bill aimed at allowing homeowners to build small rental units on their land in order to help meet an affordable housing shortage was deferred to the end of February during a Kauai County committee meeting Wednesday.
County reconsiders rental housing bill
A shortage of rental housing on Kauai will be addressed by a county committee this morning. The committee will consider adding a new article to the Lihue planning code that will encourage and accommodate the construction of additional rental units in Lihue.
Adult corrections officers wanted
The state Department of Public Safety is looking for a few good men and women. It recently announced open recruitment for adult corrections officers. There are two positions open on Kauai, said DPS spokesperson Toni Schwartz. The salary for an entry level ACO is $4,048 per month.
Talk Story: Brian Kohatsu
For one Kauai man, turning a series of tragedies into triumphs inspires him to help others who have hit rock bottom.
Center provides help for hurt children
Supporting Kauai’s abused and neglected kids through the healing process is the reason the Children’s Justice Center exists. Nationwide, one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually assaulted before they reach the age of 18, according to statistics provided by agency officials.
Coco Palms hearing erupts into court chaos
The courtroom drama unfolding had little to do with the testimony before District Court Judge Michael Soong. It involved bailiff Lou Jeal trying to physically remove a spectator from the courtroom.
Police conducting sobriety checkpoints
Kauai Police Department officers continue to conduct roadside sobriety checkpoints at various locations around the island well into the new year.
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Coco Palms courtroom chaos
The already-heated Coco Palms case got moreso today when a bailiff tried to physically remove a woman, screaming, from the courtroom of District Court Judge Michael Soong.
Happy holidays for retailers
Lines protruded almost to the door at Deja Vu Surf Shop and Game Stop Tuesday, the day after Christmas, while there was an equally long line at Jeans Warehouse, where store manager Stephanie Catiggay said they had a successful and festive holiday season.
Despite what judge rules, occupiers say land is theirs
The battle continues over Coco Palms Resort in Wailua, between developers Chad Waters and Tyler Greene and a group of Native Hawaiians who say the land rightfully belongs to them by royal decree.
Churches ready for bigger crowds with special services on Christmas Eve, Day
Vera Bargamento said she’ll be gathering with family for Christmas. But attending church won’t be part of their celebration. “I believe church comes from within,” she said.
‘Homeless but not hopeless’
In a July 18, 2016 letter to The Garden Island, Mark Segreti wrote that homeless need help “before more die from neglect, illness or just give up.”
Councilmembers debate use of surplus GET funds for housing
A bill proposed by Councilman Derek Kawakami to use some of the projected surplus from the recently passed General Excise Tax increase towards affordable housing during the county council meeting Wednesday.
Vandalism prompts new rules
The county on Wednesday began enforcing new park rules following reports of excessive vandalism and complaints about suspicious activity.
Vehicle tax decreases proposed
A proposal to lower the county fuel tax and motor vehicle weight tax is on the agenda for Wednesday’s County Council meeting, set for 8:30 a.m. at the Historic County Building.
Coco Palms dispute heats up
Noa Mau-Espirito, Kamu Hepa maintain court has no jurisdiction over Hawaiian issues; case continued to Dec. 29
Man sentenced in police assault
An Anahola man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to an incident in February when he and an accomplice tried to run over three on-duty police officers.
Waimea roads closed for parade
Roads in Waimea, including Kaumualii Highway, will be closed from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday for the Waimea Christmas Light Parade.