COVID-19 update: 82 new cases on Kaua‘i
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed 82 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i from Oct. 17 to 24, and 1,327 new cases statewide.
Candidates speak on housing at the Kaua‘i Realtors forum
With soaring rents making life on the island less and less affordable, housing is the No. 1 issue for many voters this election season.
Possible shark encounter in Kalapaki Bay
Montana visitor Scott Hill was returning from snorkeling in Kalapaki Bay on Tuesday afternoon when he felt a strong tug on his fin.
Kaua‘i man arraigned in Keiki Shield case
LIHU‘E — The second man implicated in the Keiki Shield sting operation aimed at catching online sexual predators has pleaded not guilty.
Community group lays out vision for Coco Palms
KAPA‘A — As the plan to develop the ruins of Coco Palms into a 350-room hotel slowly creeps forward, a community group has proposed an alternative vision for the site.
Kaua’i road closures for the week of Oct. 23-29
HANALEI — The state Department of Transportation announced that a single right-lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in the southbound direction between Waikoko Bridge and Waikoko Point on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., for the installation of a barrier fence at the base of the slope at Waikoko.
Flat tax rate of $40,000 a year for Ni‘ihau proposed
LIHU‘E — The island of Ni‘ihau presents a unique challenge for those tasked with setting its property tax rates.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Update: 66 new cases
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed 66 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i, and 2,211 new cases statewide.
Hilario plans to represent himself in new Anahola murder trial
LIHU‘E — Against the recommendation of the court, Vicente Hilario agreed Thursday to represent himself in his upcoming murder trial.
Over opposition, Kaua‘i County Council approves American Rescue Plan Act funding
After debate on Wednesday, the Kaua‘i County Council approved a plan which would spend the bulk of the latest round of American Rescue Plan Act funding on the renovation of the former Big Save space at the Lihu‘e Civic Center Pi‘ikoi Building in Lihu‘e into a child care and youth center.
Kaua‘i restaurant Tahiti Nui fined for labor violations
North Shore restaurant Tahiti Nui was ordered to pay more than $37,000 in back wages, damages and penalties after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found they failed to pay overtime wages and violated youth labor laws.
Tests show high levels of bacteria in Hanama‘ulu, Nawiliwili, other sites
A single-day sample conducted by the Surfrider Foundation showed a high concentration of enterococcus bacteria in several locations.
Petition calls for Grove Farm to reopen road to Maha‘ulepu Beach on Kaua‘i
PO‘IPU — More than 750 people have signed a petition calling on Grove Farm to reopen the road leading to Maha‘ulepu Beach.
Student loan relief application goes out; Kaua‘i borrowers apply
LIHU‘E — As a 19-year-old first-generation college student and young mother, completing her degree was the number one priority for Kalei Carvalho.
What are the Kaua‘i county ballot proposals?
Along with picking their elected representatives, voters will have the chance to decide on the fate of four ballot proposals this election season. The Charter Commission put forward the questions, which they have described in detail below:
Ballots are coming out to Kaua‘i voters this week — Here’s what you need to know
LIHU‘E — The 2022 general election is almost upon us, with all seven Kaua‘i County Council seats, the mayor’s office and four Kaua‘i state Legislature positions up for grabs.
Kaua‘i mayoral candidates answer questions on drug treatment center, housing, evictions
LIHU‘E — The Garden Island spoke to mayoral candidates Derek Kawakami and Michael Roven Poai last week on some of the major issues facing the county:
Kaua‘i council candidates make their closing statements
LIHU‘E — The Garden Island asked the 14 County Council candidates to submit closing statements ahead of the mailing of ballots on Oct. 19.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Update: 80 new cases
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed 80 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i, and 1,047 new cases statewide.
Jared Denault pleads no contest to negligent homicide in hit-and-run accident
LIHU‘E — The Wailua man who caused a 2020 hit-and-run fatality pleaded no contest to felony charges on Tuesday.