Kaua‘i man pleads not guilty to federal charges
A former Kaua‘i-based federal worker was arraigned last week for using his government credit card to make about $17,000 in unauthorized purchases.
Businesses concerned about proposed beach parking fees
LIHU‘E — Neighboring businesses are urging caution regarding a measure that would impose parking fees for non-residents at three county beach parks.
Kaua‘i sees third suspended search-and-rescue this year
LIHU‘E — Another search for a missing man was suspended this weekend in the third ocean disappearance in two weeks.
Wailua woman pulled from overturned car in critical condition
WAILUA HOMESTEADS — Police and fire personnel pulled a 70-year-old Wailua woman from her car Monday afternoon after the vehicle had overturned into the Kalama Stream.
Kaua‘i drug trafficking distributor pleads guilty
LIHU‘E — As former Kaua‘i County Councilmember Arthur Brun’s sentencing date approaches later this month, another of his co-conspirators has reached a plea deal.
Car overturns in Wailua
A woman was transported to Wilcox Medical Center for treatment after her car overturned off Kamalu Road Monday afternoon, police said.
51 Anahola lots going to Home Lands Beneficiaries
Surveying work was completed last week on an Anahola project that will soon provide land to 51 families on the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands waitlist.
Brun co-conspirator pleads guilty
LIHU‘E — Orlando “Ole” Manguchei admitted last week to conspiring with former Kaua‘i County Councilmember Arthur Brun to having possessed a firearm and ammunition as a felon.
Distressed snorkeler rescued in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — The U.S. Coast Guard confirmed Friday night that they had located and rescued a distressed snorkeler off Kealia Beach.
Missing Chilean hiker on Kalalau trail false alarm
HA‘ENA — A hiker reported missing on Kalalau Trail around noon Thursday was found safe and well later in the day.
Search suspended for missing Kilauea swimmer
KILAUEA —The search for Huy Nguyen, a Kilauea man who went missing from Rock Quarry Beach (Kahili Beach) this week, was suspended Thursday.
Kaua‘i supports missing man’s family during search efforts
KILAUEA — The Kaua‘i community is coming together to support the family of Huy Nguyen, a Kilauea man who went missing while swimming at Rock Quarry Beach (Kahili Beach) Monday night.
Over 500 bills make first crossover deadline
LIHU‘E — A contentious state House minimum-wage bill was one of the more than 500 measures to survive the first crossover deadline, passing the full body on Tuesday.
NTSB releases preliminary PMRF helicopter crash report
BARKING SANDS — The helicopter that crashed at the U.S. Pacific Missile Range Facility, killing all four on board last month, was on a mission to drop off a training torpedo, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board.
County, USCG start search for missing swimmer at Rock Quarry
KILAUEA — Just 13 miles from the spot where a swimmer was swept out to sea this weekend, the search for another missing man is underway.
Search for missing New Jersey swimmer off Lumaha‘i continues
Rescue crews continued the search Monday for the swimmer who went missing off Lumaha‘i Beach this weekend.
Overcrowding at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Facility continues to make distancing “impossible”
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Community Correction Center currently houses 137 inmates — 107% of its operational capacity of 128.
Driver injured in Wailua crash Thursday
WAILUA — A black Kia Soul was still wrapped in caution tape and strewn on the side of Kuhio Highway between north and south Leho Drive early Friday afternoon following a two-car accident that left it totaled the previous day.
House and Senate move closer on minimum wage timeline
LIHU‘E — Two years is now the difference between $18 minimum wage bills moving through the Hawai‘i House and Senate.
Kaua‘i OPA requests funds for drug, domestic violence cases
LIHU‘E — County Prosecuting Attorney Rebecca Like requested Kaua‘i County Council approval last week to receive federal grant funds to aid in the county’s ongoing efforts to prosecute drug crimes and domestic violence.