Hiker rescued after falling 60 feet off Kalalau Trail
KALALAU — A 26-year-old visiting hiker was rescued by first responders after falling approximately 60 feet off the Kalalau Trail on Sunday, County of Kaua‘i officials announced Monday.
New firefighters join the ranks on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A total of 12 new firefighter recruits will join the workforce after successfully completing seven months of training with the Kaua‘i Fire Department.
Nonprofit details ‘youth mental health crisis’ on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E – The head of a community initiative for youths detailed how high schoolers and middle schoolers on the island are “really struggling” with issues, including poor mental health, substance abuse and loneliness, in a presentation to Kaua‘i County Council members this week.
Seattle man dies in scuba diving incident in Koloa
KOLOA – A man visiting from Washington died in an apparent scuba diving incident in waters off Koloa Landing on Monday morning, County of Kaua‘i officials announced.
Nevada man dies after being pulled from water in Hanalei Bay
HANALEI — A man from Nevada has died after bystanders pulled him from waters off of Hanalei Bay on Sunday afternoon, County of Kaua‘i officials said.
County passes resolution in support of Filipino social studies course
Following the announcement that two high schools on O‘ahu are set to become the first public schools in the country to offer a course on Filipino history and culture, Kaua‘i County Council member Addison Bulosan introduced a resolution last week in hopes of getting a course started on Kaua‘i.
Mosquito suppression pilot project to save Kaua‘i forest birds concludes
LIHU’E — A team of researchers working to prevent the extinction of Hawai‘i’s endangered forest birds through the release of incompatible mosquitoes in Koke‘e are set to conclude a 10-day pilot project on Saturday, Nov. 4. The project is part of a nearly $7 million per year state plan to decimate mosquito populations, in an effort to stop the spread of avian malaria and give the birds a chance at survival.
Surfrider report finds bacteria present in Kaua‘i waters
LIHU’E — A scientist at the Surfrider Foundation’s Kaua‘i Chapter has released the organization’s monthly results of pollution levels at different streams, rivers and surf spots around the island, and about one-third of the sites tested showed a high presence of bacteria.
Man arrested for involvement with murder suspect Chris Santos
LIHU’E — A Lihu‘e man has been arrested for his involvement with homicide suspect Chris Santos following a fatal shooting last month.
Coco Palms debate continues as demolition nears
As the developer of the Coco Palms Resort reported being just weeks away from commencing demolition of the deteriorated site and constructing a 350-room resort, county officials and members of the public continued to debate the possibility of halting the project in two separate meetings this week.
Kaua‘i man facing charges for threatening ‘random people’
LIHU’E — A Kaua‘i man was deemed a “danger to the community” by Chief Judge Randal Valenciano during his arraignment and bail hearing in Fifth Circuit Court on Thursday, Oct. 26, for two cases charging him with first-degree terroristic threatening — one with a machete and the other with a compound bow and arrow.
DOH cancels ambulance provider contracts
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health (DOH) announced the cancellation of its decision to switch to a new emergency medical provider for both Maui and Kaua‘i, admitting to flaws in its procurement process following protests by current provider American Medical Response (AMR).
‘Large tiger shark’ sighted at Hanalei Bay prompts warning
HANALEI — About one week after a surfer was attacked by a shark in Hanalei Bay, County of Kaua‘i officials are once again advising people not to swim in the waters following a Monday afternoon sighting of a “large tiger shark” in the same area.
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Residents clash with Coco Palms developer at community meeting in Wailua
WAILUA — The developers aiming to restore the once-renowned Coco Palms Resort held a community meeting on Wednesday night that quickly collapsed, as Kaua‘i residents effectively shut down the presentation from the project’s ownership team within minutes.
Couple suing Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort after man slips on hotel stairs
LIHU‘E — A couple is suing the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort after the then-newlywed husband slipped on stairs at the resort nearly two years ago.
Shark bites surfer at Hanalei Bay on Sunday
HANALEI — The first confirmed shark attack of the year on Kaua‘i was reported on Sunday afternoon after a surfer’s leg was bitten by a large shark at Hanalei Bay.
Schatz visits Lima Ola housing project in ‘Ele‘ele
‘ELE‘ELE— U.S. Sen Brian Schatz on Friday stopped by the Lima Ola Housing Development on Kauai’s westside, where he was updated on the decades-long project to build affordable housing on the island.
Waipouli Courtyards advocate proposes ‘Plan B’
LIHU‘E —An affordable housing researcher is advocating for the Waipouli Courtyards to become cooperative housing, outlining a plan that involves a roughly $10 million county purchase to keep the apartments affordable.
Kaua‘i police officials earn ‘Officer of the Year’ awards
LIHU‘E — Three Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) officers were selected for “Officer of the Year” awards at the Hawai‘i State Law Enforcement Official Association’s 67th annual conference earlier this month in Waikoloa, Hawai‘i Island, with a Kaua‘i officer being selected for 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Kaua‘i man pleads guilty to multiple charges
LIHU‘E — A Kaua‘i man with a decades-long criminal history pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges involving vehicle theft, criminal trespassing, attempting to escape police custody and assault of two police officers.