Olympic-sanctioned weightlifting returns with the Kaua‘i Crossfit ʻOhana Open
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Crossfit will host the first USA Weightlifting-sanctioned event on island in over three years with next week’s “‘Ohana Open.”
Kaua‘i politicians keep funds tied to latest bribery case
LIHU‘E — When wastewater executive Milton Choy was implicated in a bribery scandal involving two now-former state legislators this February, state Senate President Ron Kouchi (D-8, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau) returned $12,000 in legal campaign contributions tied to Choy and his company.
Life sentence upheld for 2017 fatal Wailua traffic collision
LIHU‘E – The Hawai‘i Supreme Court denied a petition this week for a man seeking to overturn convictions in a 2017 Kaua‘i manslaughter case.
Kilauea clinic at risk of closing
KILAUEA — The Kaua‘i Community Health Alliance receives between 17,000 and 20,000 patient visits each year, providing a range of treatment to largely working-class people from the Ha‘ena to Kapa‘a.
‘New normal’ drives up car-rental costs
LIHU‘E — The price of rental cars on island has fallen from last summer’s peak but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, as rental-car companies deal with a shortage of vehicles, supply-chain issues and labor costs.
Another COVID death on Kaua‘i
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported another COVID fatality this week, as a Kaua‘i man in his 80s passed away while hospitalized.
Lihu‘e man arrested on explosives violations
A Lihu‘e man was arrested Tuesday after a search turned up crystal meth and several homemade explosive devices in his home, according to the Kaua‘i Police Department.
Lawmakers mull charter amendment on affordable housing
Kaua‘i may set in stone a commitment to fund affordable housing.
Commission OKs Koloa plant permits
After nearly a full day of testimony and debate, the Planning Commission voted Tuesday to approve several contentious permits for a new manufacturing facility in Koloa.
Fire Chief Goble leaving KFD
After a two-year run as Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief, Steven Goble is stepping down next week.
Reef Guardians camp begins at ‘Anini Beach Park
Young ocean explorers can take the plunge into environmental education this summer by enrolling in Reef Camp.
New scanners coming to Lihu‘e Airport
The four new X-ray scanners being installed at Lihu‘e Airport this week could be right out of a sci-fi movie.
Wildfire warning
With forecasts predicting drought conditions to begin in late June, officials are warning the public about an increased risk of wildfires.
PMRF holds Change of Command Ceremony
When U.S. Navy Capt. Brett Stevenson walked onto the stage at the Pacific Missile Range Facility aircraft hangar Thursday morning, he was in charge of a military school in Nevada.
KPD airport gun incident details emerge
A Kaua‘i Police Department deputy chief said a “brain fart” led to him to leave a loaded handgun in his carry-on backpack while going through a Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Lihu‘e Airport security, according to new documents obtained by The Garden Island.
Cars thefts rising
Car thefts are on the rise on Kaua‘i, with police reporting Wednesday that 64 vehicles have been stolen this year, compared to 31 stolen in all of 2021.
11 affordable homes coming to Kilauea
A project that will create 11 affordable homes on Kaua‘i is underway.
Federal tax break for the poor helps luxury developers on Kaua‘i
Wealthy investors in the Koloa and Hanalei real estate could be in line for millions of dollars in federal tax breaks.
Council approves $260.3M budget
After a months-long process, the County Council gave final approval Wednesday to the fiscal year 2022-23 county operating budget of $260.3 million and capital improvement projects budget of $50.9 million.
Waimea teen reels in massive tiger shark
KEKAHA — Fishing from the shore at Kekaha Beach, Robbie Correa heard the ring of a bell from his pole, meaning that he had a bite.