Kaua‘i road closures for April 3 to 8
The state Department of Transportation announced a right lane closure of Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction, for grass cutting between mile markers 5 and 7, in the vicinity of Lumaha‘i Beach and Wainiha Powerhouse Road, Monday through Thursday, April 3 to 6, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Bail reduction shut down in Koloa bomb threat case
LIHU‘E — The man accused of calling in a bomb threat at Koloa Elementary School has been behind bars at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center for the past four months.
Missile defense test launched from Kaua‘i is successful
BARKING SANDS — The western Kaua‘i sky was lit up Thursday night, as the United States military executed a successful missile defense test out of the Pacific Missile Range Facility.
Kaua‘i man gets 10-year sentence in Sun Village barricade case
LIHU‘E — A Lihu‘e man, who stabbed his ex-girlfriend and triggered a six-hour police standoff at the Sun Village condo complex last summer, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
‘Web of lies’: Kaua‘i woman gets 17 years for elaborate fraud schemes
A Lihu‘e woman is facing nearly two decades of prison time for running several multimillion-dollar financial fraud schemes on Kaua‘i.
Loved ones remember victim of possible homicide on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Those close to John Diaz Jr. agreed that he had been turning his life around before his tragic death last month.
Kaua‘i road closures: March 26 to 31
The state Department of Transportation announced a right lane closure of Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction, for grass cutting and trimming of low hanging trees, between mile markers 5 and 7, in the vicinity of Lumaha‘i Beach and Wainiha Powerhouse Road, Tuesday through Friday, March 28 to 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kaua‘i Police Department officers honored for arresting evasive burglary suspect
LIHU‘E — Seven Kaua‘i Police Department officers were honored Friday for bringing in a burglary suspect, who evaded arrest three times before he was finally caught.
Kawakami administration breaks down $402 million Kaua‘i budget proposal
LIHU‘E — The budget process opened Thursday with a display of goodwill between the Kaua‘i County mayor and Kaua‘i County Council chair.
Kaua‘i County Council embarks on fiscal year 2023-24 budget process
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Council started the annual budget process on Wednesday by considering proposals put forward by Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami.
Kapa‘a man faces more than 25 charges for check fraud
LIHU‘E — A Kapa‘a man is facing a number of felony charges for writing a series of fraudulent checks over the course of the last four months.
Hilario prods key witness in Kaua‘i murder trial
After a weeklong hiatus, the Vicente Hilario murder trial resumed Monday with the defendant cross-examining a key witness.
Kaua‘i road closures: March 20-26
The state Department of Transportation announced a right lane closure for grass cutting and drain clearing on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction between mile markers 5 and 10, in the vicinity of Lumaha‘i Beach and Ha‘ena State Park, Monday through Friday, March 20 to 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Update: Case counts low on lockdown anniversary
HONOLULU — This Saturday, March 25, will be the third anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown that fundamentally reshaped life on the island of Kaua‘i.
Drug smuggling remains a problem at Kaua‘i jail
LIHU‘E — As the Hawai‘i Department of Public Safety moves to clamp down on illegal drugs in state jails and prisons, smuggling remains a persistent problem at Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center.
Kaua‘i county council to stop accepting Zoom testimony
LIHU‘E — Starting next week, the Kaua‘i County Council will no longer be accepting testimony via Zoom. Officials say the change was prompted by state statutes, which might require meetings that use interactive conference technology to be repeated if the connection gets interrupted.
Hazelton appointed as Kaua‘i governor’s representative
LIHU‘E — In her new role with the Gov. Josh Green administration, Dana Hazelton will be the governor’s “eyes and ears” for the Kaua‘i community.
From Kaua‘i to Ukraine: Reflecting on a month at war
Dr. Allon Amitai arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, in early February — hoping to deliver a lecture and reclaim a stolen ambulance.
The Kaua‘i Bus getting a rebrand
LIHU‘E — The next shipment of The Kaua‘i Bus vehicles will feature fresh, new looks.
Kaua‘i road closures scheduled for March 13-17
HA‘ENA — The state Department of Transportation announced a possible right lane closure for grass cutting on Kuhio Highway in either direction between mile markers 4.5 and 10, in the vicinity of Lumaha‘i Beach Park and Ha‘ena State Park, from Monday through Friday, March 13 to 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.