Luke Evslin sworn in as new Kaua‘i representative
LIHU‘E — New Kaua‘i state Rep. Luke Evslin took his seat in House chambers for the first time on Tuesday, joining the largest freshman class of representatives in 28 years.
Weather puts Koke‘e manhunt on pause
KOKE‘E — The search for a Lawa‘i man, who is a suspect in his father’s homicide, was briefly put on pause Tuesday as heavy rains hampered police efforts.
Kaua‘i County Council to fill vacant seat
With newly appointed state Rep. Luke Evslin heading to O‘ahu, the remaining six members of the Kaua‘i County Council now must select a replacement to fill his vacant seat.
Road work scheduled island wide this week
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 1 to 9, in the vicinity of Ohiki Road and Ha‘ena Beach Park, on Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 21 to 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Kapa‘a man reaches plea deal for negligent homicide in dump truck crash
LIHU‘E — A Kapa‘a man reached a plea deal last week in a dump truck collision that killed a visitor from California.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 update: 43 cases, no deaths
HONOLULU — Data released by the state Department of Health showed a continued decline in COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i this week, while statewide cases also fell.
Romance novelist found after going missing on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Romance novelist Faleena Hopkins has been located after going missing on Kaua‘i.
Lawa‘i man suspected of killing dad fled to Koke‘e
KOKE‘E — A man suspected of killing his father in Lawa‘i fled to the mountains in Koke‘e State Park, where the Department of Land and Natural Resources had established a perimeter near the first lookout on Thursday afternoon.
Lawa‘i murder suspect fled to Koke‘e
LAWA‘I — A 22-year-old man is being sought in connection with a homicide in Lawa‘i, authorities said on Thursday morning.
Governor taps Luke Evslin as new Kaua‘i State Representative
LIHU‘E — Governor Josh Green announced Wednesday that he chose Kaua‘i County Council Member Luke Evslin to fill the seat vacated by state Rep. Jimmy Tokioka.
Police search for missing novelist on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Detectives believe that a romance novelist has fled to Kaua‘i after being released from a Wyoming jail.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay opens with ceremonial blessing
PRINCEVILLE — The long-awaited 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay opened its doors for the first time on Wednesday, ushering in a sustainability-first luxury experience on Kaua‘i after nearly three years of renovations and a complete rebrand.
Anahola man arraigned in fatal Good Friday crash
LIHU‘E — An Anahola man was arraigned for a range of charges, including negligent homicide, related to a fatal, four-car, hit-and-run accident.
Property sale tax could create $2.1 million for Kaua‘i homeless
A proposed state tax on home sales could generate millions in revenue for affordable housing and more than $2 million for homeless services on Kaua‘i.
‘Mailbox Conspiracy’ author Alexander Silvert talks corruption on Kaua‘i visit
KALAHEO — Nearly a decade ago, federal Public Defender Alexander Silvert was assigned to represent a man accused of stealing a mailbox, setting into motion an investigation that blew the lid off what would become known as “the greatest corruption case in Hawai‘i history.”
Kaua‘i police say teeth found in Kalalau were from a human
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department reported Friday that teeth found near Kalalau Trail last month are from a human.
COVID-related death reported on Kaua‘i
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed a slight increase in COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i this week, while statewide cases declined.
Affordable housing nonprofit buys Hoku Foods building in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — The affordable housing nonprofit Permanently Affordable Living has bought the Hoku Building in Kapa‘a, which features 14 apartments and Hoku Foods Natural Market.
Hawai‘i leaders respond to President Biden’s third State of the Union
LIHU‘E — Several members of the Hawai‘i delegation were in attendance as President Joe Biden delivered his third state of the union address on Tuesday night.
From Kaua‘i to Ukraine: Tour ends early after tragedy
KYIV, Ukraine — American humanitarian worker Pete Reed was evacuating injured civilians in Bahkmut, Ukraine, on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, when his vehicle was struck by a Russian missile.