Primary Arthur Brun meth supplier gets 100 months in Federal Prison
LIHU‘E — The primary supplier for former Conty Councilmember Arthur Brun’s drug ring was sentenced by a federal judge to 100 months in federal prison Friday.
Driver arrested in Kapa‘a traffic crash
LIHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department has arrested the driver involved in a Monday Kapa‘a traffic crash that resulted in one fatality.
Affordable housing resolutions pass Kaua‘i county council
LIHU‘E — After a recent series of failed votes on housing measures, proposals to address the affordable housing crisis were back on the table at Wednesday’s Kauaʻi County Council meeting.
“Paradise Lost” exhibit brings John Wehrheim’s Taylor Camp to Prague
LIHU‘E — Writer and photographer John Wehrheim arrived on Kaua‘i in 1971, fresh out of college, to produce a three-part series for the Sierra Club called “Paradise Lost.”
Facing litigation, Kaua‘i County returns drug treatment facility to Grove Farm
LIHU‘E — In early 2017, Grove Farm donated almost six acres of land to the county to be used for an youth drug-treatment center.
‘Ai Pono challenge set to begin
LIHU‘E — The start of the ‘Ai Pono Kaua‘i Challenge — a week-long event that encourages participants to eat locally sourced foods — is fast approaching.
Kaua‘i felonies may be dismissed because Supreme Court ruling in State V. Obrero
LIHU‘E — Koloa man Kristofer Dwight Bush is facing a range of felony charges, including attempted murder, for an April incident where he allegedly attacked his girlfriend and her family with pepper spray before stabbing her and her brother.
Rains lead to high September bacteria levels
Recent rains increased the pollution in many water sources, according to this month’s monitoring data collected by the Surfrider Kaua‘i Bluewater Task Force.
Kaua‘i Police Department climate assessment raises questions
LIHU‘E — A new survey assessing the opinion of Kaua‘i Police Department personnel on their workplace showed positive scores across most categories.
Candidates talk housing, business in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — Fifteen candidates for County Council and the state Legislature gathered behind the Dolphin Touch Wellness Center Thursday evening to talk politics over musubis in an event hosted by the Kapa‘a Business Association.
Puhi man charged with assault with a hammer
LIHU‘E — A Puhi man was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with committing assault with a hammer.
Kaua‘i rent assistance changes coming
LIHU‘E — Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union’s Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program has distributed more than $25 million in federal funds to 2,400 Kaua‘i households struggling to make ends meet.
Minimum-wage increase coming Oct. 1
LIHU‘E — Hawai‘i’s minimum wage will rise to $12 per hour on Oct. 1, and then will go up by $2 every other year until it reaches $18 per hour on Jan. 1, 2028.
Surfrider Foundation Kaua‘i Sponsors International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday
HANAMA‘ULU — Surfrider Foundation Kaua‘i is sponsoring a marine-debris cleanup at Nukoli‘i Beach on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of global International Coastal Cleanup Day. All are encouraged to attend.
Po‘ipu Kai tennis crowns touranment winners
PO‘IPU — Despite two downpours delaying play, the Labor Day Po‘ipu Kai Tennis Tournament crowned its champions Monday.
Keala Foundation Early Intervention Camp helps kids avoid substance abuse
‘OMA‘O — The kids participating in the pilot program of the Keala Foundation’s Early Intervention Camp spent their summer studying Hawaiian culture, working out, learning to gut fish and diving with sharks off Ni‘ihau.
Kaua‘i Police Chief still has final say on public carry firearm permits
LIHU‘E — In a move that could have a big impact on gun ownership on the island, the Kaua‘i Police Department released a revised permit application last week for a license to carry concealed and unconcealed firearms.
Two arrested on Kaua‘i in ‘Keiki Shield’
LIHU‘E — Two Kaua‘i men were arrested this weekend in an operation aimed at protecting children from online sexual predators.
Still no long-term damage in revised West Kaua‘i Energy Project environmental assessment
The latest draft of the West Kaua‘i Energy Project environmental assessment says that the project would have no significant negative environmental impact.
Climate action forum to talk construction
LIHU‘E — Although the construction industry kept Kauai’s economy going through the pandemic, construction debris makes up almost a quarter of the Kekaha Landfill, and building materials and construction contribute 20% of annual greenhouse gas emissions.