Sept. 8 COVID-19 update
Kaua‘i’s seven-day average is at 13 cases a day, down slightly from 16 cases last week.
Runner and supplier in former Kaua‘i county council member Arthur Brun case sentenced
LIHU‘E — Two more co-conspirators have been sentenced in the Kaua‘i drug ring centered around former county council member Arthur Brun.
Kaua‘i film industry ready for a return
As Kaua‘i approaches its 90th year as a movie-making destination, the film industry is making its post-COVID return to the island.
Kaua‘i county council approves raises for mayor, department heads, councilmembers
In a procedure unique among Hawai‘i counties, Kaua‘i County councilmembers unanimously voted Wednesday to approve raises that will likely affect some of their own salaries.
Kaua‘i mayor, council member, top official raises to go before council
LIHU‘E — A resolution set to go before County Council Wednesday would increase the maximum salaries of the mayor, department leadership, and council members by 15%.
Firefighters extinguish brush fire in Moloa‘a
MOLOA‘A – Kaua‘i Fire Department firefighters responded to a brush fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon in Moloa‘a.
Mayor moving away from COVID updates
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek Kawakami’s weekly COVID-19 briefings became a staple of the Kaua‘i pandemic response in 2020, keeping the island updated on the state of the virus and the county’s public health measures.
Tennis tourneys return to Poipu Kai with Labor Day Event
POIPU — Tournaments are back at the Po‘ipu Kai Tennis Club for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay project site becomes legal battleground
PRINCEVILLE — When the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is complete, it will be a luxury resort that caters to the upper crust of the upper crust — with typical rooms priced at between $1,500 and $2,000 a night and premium lodging going for more than $20,000.
Kaua‘i Humane Society opens community care center
PUHI — The Kaua‘i Humane Society hosted a soft open Tuesday for its Community Care Center, which will provide low-cost veterinary services for island cats and dogs.
SNAP benefit increase shines light on Kaua‘i food insecurity
LIHU‘E — Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have ballooned on Kaua‘i. Changes to the program increased both the number of people receiving benefits and the amount of assistance each beneficiary received.
Kaua‘i Humane Society offers free adoptions through the end of the month
PUHI – The Kaua‘i Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all animals through Aug. 31, in celebration of the end of Clear the Shelters adoption month.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative to increase base rates
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative announced Thursday a plan to increase base rates, which will impact customer bills by 2023.
Five years later, Keanu Saito’s ‘ohana gives back
LIHU‘E — As a kid, Keanu Saito had such a love for animals that his family called him “Dr. Doolittle.”
Kaua‘i Police Department backed up Vice President Kamala Harris on vacation
LIHU‘E — Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, left the island Thursday, after a 10-day vacation on the North Shore.
COVID-19 update: Cases declining
The State Department of Health COVID-19 dashboard reported a seven-day average of 13 new cases per day as of Aug. 21.
“Cane Fire” tells the Kaua‘i stories Hollywood wouldn’t
WAIMEA — “Cane Fire,” the debut non-fiction feature by director Anthony Banua-Simon intersperses the real voices of Kaua‘i people with the powerful interests that seek to define it for themselves.
Kaneiolouma statues removed for maintenance
PO‘IPU — The 16-foot tall Ki‘i that tower over Po‘ipu were taken down for maintenance last week, but they will be back up soon.
New owners, continued opposition to Kaua‘i Coco Palms development
LIHU‘E — A year after the remains of the famed Coco Palms Hotel was purchased at auction for $22 million, a legal challenge has been filed contesting the developer’s permits.
Jason Momoa TV series seeks Kaua‘i talent
LIHU‘E — A project spearheaded by actor Jason Momoa is filming on Kaua‘i this fall — and they need local talent.