KPD deputy chief stopped at Lihu‘e Airport with loaded gun
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Police Department Deputy Chief Stan Olsen was stopped at Lihu‘e Airport Friday when a loaded firearm was found in his carry-on bag.
Slight bump in homelessness
A new survey showed a slight increase in homelessness on Kaua‘i during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kamokila future is up in the air as eviction looms
WAILUA — With an eviction deadline approaching, the future of the Kamokila Hawaiian Village in Wailua is hanging in the balance.
Brun associate, Haidee Sueyasu, pleads guilty
LIHU‘E — The final associate named in the federal indictment against former Kaua‘i County Councilmenver Arthur Brun pled guilty to a drug charge Wednesday.
Nonprofit hopes to understand rural health care
LIHU‘E — A survey released to the community last week aims to understand the unique health care challenges of the neighbor islands.
Brothers make Kaua‘i proud with Florida MMA wins
HANAPEPE — When brothers Nohili Kahepu‘u and C.J. Kahepu‘u were growing up in Kekaha, they sparred with each other constantly.
U.S. Marshals sweep Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A joint operation between U.S. Marshals and Kaua‘i Police Department yielded three fugitive arrests last week.
Memorial service today for CAP pilots
The Civil Air Patrol will hold a memorial service today to celebrate the lives of two pilots who were killed in a plane crash in Kalalau Valley.
‘The Roommate’ looks at middle age with humor, heart
It’s never too late to completely re-route your life, according to “The Roommate,” the Kaua‘i Community Players show that began staging last week.
County, DOH continue COVID-19 test distribution in Kalaheo
KALAHEO — Residents and volunteers at Wednesday’s COVID-19 test distribution at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center were cautiously optimistic about the state of the pandemic.
County seeking funds for Po‘ipu infrastructure projects
PO‘IPU — The county is taking another crack at a federal grant which would provide $26 million in funding for road projects in Po‘ipu.
CAP plane was off-course when it crashed
LIHU‘E — A preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday said the Civil Air Patrol plane that crashed in Kalalau Valley earlier this month, killing two, had been flying in poor weather conditions close to a mountain.
How cuts in state mental health care affect Kaua‘i
Pandemic-induced budget cuts two years ago led to an 11% reduction in state adult mental health care positions.
Economic plan focuses on diversification
LIHU‘E — Officials will focus on economic diversification to improve the county’s resilience as it recovers from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal judge denies Arthur Brun’s plea deal
LIHU‘E — A federal judge denied former Kaua‘i County Councilmember Arthur Brun’s plea deal Thursday, saying a 15-year prison sentence was too lenient for his crimes.
Community remembers fallen Civil Air Patrol pilots
LIHU‘E — James Degnan and David Parker had about 100 years of pilot experience between the two of them.
Senate, House clash over Hawai‘i minimum wage bills
LIHU‘E — Two months into the state legislative session, the House and Senate remain at odds over how to increase the minimum wage.
Rebecca Like swears in as Prosecuting Attorney
County of Kaua‘i Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca “Becky” Like was sworn into her position by Judge Randal Valenciano during a private ceremony in the Fifth Circuit Court.
Two die aboard Civil Air Patrol crash on Kaua‘i
Two men were killed Sunday when a Civil Air Patrol Cessna 172 Skyhawk crashed in the mountainous terrain about 13 miles north of Kekaha, in Kalalau Valley.
Tuesday nights are lit in Wailua
A nearly full moon shines over the bay at Wailua Beach as a pounding drum signals the start of the show.