Kaua‘i COVID-19 update: “Kraken” subvariant in the wastewater
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health reported a relatively low number of COVID-19 cases last week, with only 34 new cases reported on Kaua‘i between Feb. 28 and March 6.
Eyewitness David Manaku describes Anahola shooting
LIHU‘E — The prosecution’s case against Vicente Hilario may hinge on the testimony of David Manaku, who said Friday that he saw the defendant shoot and kill Aureo Moore in broad daylight.
Kaua‘i council supports birth attendant exemption
LIHU‘E — A group of women gathered at the Kaua‘i County Council chambers on Wednesday to advocate for shielding birth attendants from new state licensing requirements.
Master plan would reshape Mahelona Hospital on Kaua‘i
Officials are closing in on a final master plan for Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital and the surrounding areas, which will include a new library, police substation and hundreds of units of housing.
Kaua‘i North Shore schools top list of religious vaccine exemptions
LIHU‘E — Students on the North Shore of Kaua‘i are among the most likely in Hawai‘i to opt out of routine vaccinations for religious reasons, data from the state Department of Education shows.
Tax to fund affordable housing advances in state legislature
LIHU‘E — The proposal to fund affordable housing through a tax on property sales is still alive at the state Legislature.
Kaua‘i roadwork announced for this week
The state Department of Transportation announced a possible roving, single-lane closure for shallow depth road borings on Kuhio Highway in the westbound direction, between mile markers 0 to 4, in the vicinity of Princeville Shopping Center and Hanalei’s Waikoko Beach, now through Friday, March 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Department of Health reports two new COVID-19 deaths on Kaua‘i
The state Department of Health reported two new COVID-19 deaths on the island, bringing the total number of Kaua‘i lives lost to the virus to 47.
Kaua‘i Police Department renews jewelry scam warnings
LIHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department has renewed its warnings about a counterfeit jewelry operation that may be active on island.
Key witness testifies in Vicente Hilario murder trial
LIHU‘E — Prosecutors continued to make their case against Vicente Hilario on Friday by calling a key witness to the stand.
State seeks fines on Koloa dam owners
KOLOA — The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking a $5,000 fine from the owners of a faulty dam, which could endanger more than 600 people if it failed.
Kaua‘i police retrieve homicide suspect’s body from canyon
County of Kaua‘i agencies and volunteers recovered what they believe to be the body of Kody Gardner from a steep cliffside in Koke‘e on Tuesday afternoon.
Vicente Hilario murder trial begins on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — After making its way through the courts for more than a decade, the second trial of Vicente Hilario is finally underway.
Man held by Kaua‘i Police Department on murder charge
LIHU‘E — Two people were arrested this week in connection with the suspicious death of a Kapa‘a man.
Kaua‘i police arrest murder suspect
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department arrested a 48-year-old man Monday on a charge of murder in the second degree.
Kaua‘i road closures: Feb. 27 through March 5
The state Department of Transportation annoucned a roving, single-lane closure for shallow depth road borings on Kuhio Highway is possible in the westbound direction, between mile markers 0 to 4, in the vicinity of Princeville Center and Waikoko, from Monday to Friday, Feb. 27 to March 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hundreds of parking tickets issued in Ha‘ena amid increased enforcement efforts
HA‘ENA — Last year, the Kaua‘i Police Department handed out more parking tickets on the North Shore alone than they issued on the entire island the year prior.
Body of homicide suspect found in Koke‘e
KOKE‘E — After a weeklong search, officials believe they have found the body of the Lawa‘i man suspected in his father’s homicide.
Kapa‘a man to be sentenced for drug charges, possession of ‘ghost gun’
LIHU‘E — The Kapa‘a man arrested last year with a large quantity of meth, fentanyl, and an AR-style “ghost gun,” is set to be sentenced in May after reaching a plea deal with federal prosecutors.
Ross Kagawa appointed to Kaua‘i County Council seat
LIHU‘E — After a near-unanimous vote Wednesday, Ross Kagawa is back on the Kaua‘i County Council.