De Costa seeks council seat
A vision for Kauai’s children to accomplish their dreams on Kauai is why Billy De Costa is running for the Kauai County Council.
Jehovah’s Witnesses annual conference is this weekend
“Be Courageous” is the theme of the Jehovah’s Witnesses annual gathering this weekend at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall in Lihue.
Man sentenced to 6 months for assault
A former high school track coach was sentenced in Fifth Circuit Court on Wednesday for one count of sexual assault in the fourth degree and six counts of violating an order of protection.
Campaign finance reports due
By Thursday, candidates are required to submit campaign finance reports to the State of Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission, but not all candidates must submit a report.
Voter registration deadline Thursday
To be eligible to vote in the upcoming primary election, voters must register by Thursday.
Trial set in Omao slaying
A jury trial was set in Fifth Circuit Court on Tuesday in the case against a man accused of the second-degree murder of his landlord late last month.
County talks beach repair
April’s historic flooding brought in about 70,000 cubic yards of sand to Hanalei Bay, according to a study by the University of Hawaii. That damaged Weke Road, destroyed the comfort station at Black Pot Beach Park and left erosion up to 12 feet deep in some areas.
KPD celebrates 75 years
The Kauai Police Department held a celebration last week to commemorate the department’s 75 years of service.
Hot cars a year-round safety concern
On hot summer days, the inside of a vehicle can get anywhere from 130 to 170 degrees. Within 30 minutes, the car can start getting hot enough for someone to start suffering from heat stroke.
‘Crimes’ cries for crowds
No matter where life takes individual family members, family ties can remain strong despite a dysfunctional environment, says Director Nell Foster in describing Women in Theatre’s upcoming production of the play “Crimes of the Heart.”
Coco Palms back on track
In lieu of a trial, a summary judgment hearing ended the Coco Palms property dispute in a Kauai courtroom on Thursday. Circuit Court Chief Judge Randall Valenciano ruled in favor of development company Coco Palms Hui LLC, owned by Chad Waters and Tyler Greene.
Kauaians talk about unity, a new direction on Independence Day
On July 4, 1776, America’s forefathers gathered at the last Continental Congress and declared a new nation.
Ana Mo Des runs for mayor
Ensuring the government is in compliance with the ideal of capitalism is why Ana Mo Des is running for mayor.
Testimony shows support for housing plan
The public showed support for a proposed amendment at a Wednesday hearing of the County Council that would earmark 3 percent of real property tax revenue toward affordable housing. Of the 20 registered speakers, only two opposed the proposed measure.
Probation in stabbing
A man who pleaded no contest to one count of reckless endangering in a September stabbing outside a Hanalei restaurant was sentenced to four years probation in Fifth Circuit Court on Thursday.
‘Fun’ night ends in violence
The Swan family of Marion, Indiana has visited Kauai multiple times a year for the past 30 years and those trips have been good ones.
Visitor dies while snorkeling
A woman died at Poipu Beach Monday morning while snorkeling.
Hearing set on tax proposal
Shall 3 percent of real property tax revenues be earmarked for the purpose of affordable housing?
Wire woes cause outage
A statewide computer outage Monday prevented Department of Motor Vehicle customers from obtaining driver’s licenses, state of Hawaii identification cards, registrations, renewals and titles.
Iseri enters county council race
Former County Council member and former prosecuting attorney Shaylene Iseri has filed to run for the council again.