Advocates take another shot at bail reform with new Gov. Josh Green
After coming inches away from enacting comprehensive bail reform last year, advocates are giving it another shot.
Kaua‘i road closures: Feb. 4 – Feb. 10
The state Department of Transportation reported a right lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction between mile markers 1.2 to 4.04, in the vicinity of Ohiki Road, on Monday, Feb. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for grass cutting and tree trimming.
Hit-and-run defendant Jared Denault tries to withdraw plea
LIHU‘E — Sentencing was delayed in a hit-and-run negligent homicide case on Thursday as the defendant moved to rescind his no-contest plea.
State Department of Health confirms Kaua‘i youth’s death a result of COVID-19
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health reported Wednesday that a Kaua‘i youth died last fall died as a result of the COVID-19 virus.
Kaua‘i county council chair Rapozo calls for simpler tax code
LIHU‘E — In 1981, all County of Kaua‘i properties were levied the same effective tax rate regardless of who owned them or how they were used.
From Kaua‘i to Ukraine: Medical site is shelled
SLOVIANSK, Ukraine — There was a whistling sound, and then a loud boom and a puff of smoke about 100 yards away.
Jury selection begins in Hilario murder trial on Kaua‘i
The process began for choosing 12 jurors in the second murder trial of Vicente Hilario at Fifth Circuit Court in Lihu‘e on Monday.
Kaua‘i road closures scheduled for Jan. 29 to Feb. 3
KALIHIWAI – The county Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announced that portions of Kahiliholo Road and Kamo‘okoa Road will be closed Monday to Friday, Jan. 30 to Feb. 3, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for road resurfacing work. Kamo‘okoa Road will be affected on Jan. 30 and Kahiliholo Road will be affected from Jan. 31 to Feb 3.
Trial set for Zuckerberg compound wrongful death suit on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A wrongful death lawsuit, stemming from an incident involving the Mark Zuckerberg compound in Moloa‘a, is set to go to trial in June 2024.
Teeth found in Kalalau turned in to Kaua‘i Police Department
LIHU‘E — About a dozen partially decayed teeth were discovered near the Kalalau Trail and turned in to the Kaua‘i Police Department earlier this month.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 update: 56 new cases, 11 deaths statewide
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed that COVID-19 cases held steady last week.
Former Kaua‘i prosecutor sues county for wrongful termination
LIHU‘E — The former Kaua‘i deputy prosecutor, who was fired after lodging a complaint against a judicial nominee, is suing the County of Kaua‘i for wrongful termination, defamation, and violation of free speech rights.
Kaua‘i county council funds Halulu fishpond access purchase in Waipa
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Council plans to fund a North Shore nonprofit’s purchase of an access route to the Halulu Fishpond in Waipa, in hopes of preserving the property in perpetuity.
Kaua‘i planning commission meeting sparks Coco Palms revelations
LIHU‘E — After an eye-opening hearing on Tuesday, the County of Kaua‘i Planning Commission ruled in favor of Coco Palms hotel developers and shut down a petition to void their permits due to lack of progress.
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green pushes for ‘bold action’ in his first State of the State address
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green promised “bold action” in his first State of the State address to a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.
Kaua‘i road closures scheduled for Jan. 22 to Feb. 3
The county Department of Public Works and contractor Maui Kupono Builders announced that portions of Kahiliholo Road and Kamo‘okoa Road in Kalihiwai will be closed Thursday, Jan. 26 to Tuesday, Jan. 31, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting, for road resurfacing work.
Kaua‘i Democrats nominate progressive slate for statehouse seat
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Democrats have nominated former County Council Vice Chair Mason Chock, current County Council Member Luke Evslin and nonprofit director Nikki Cristobal as potential replacements for the state House seat vacated by former state Rep. Jimmy Tokioka.
U.S. Coast Guard tracks Russian ship near Hawaiian Islands
HONOLULU — The United States Coast Guard is monitoring a presumed Russian spy ship off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands amid tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 update: Cases hold steady at six a day, 47 reported this week
HONOLULU — COVID-19 cases held steady on Kaua‘i last week, according to data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health.
Kaua‘i County Council talks fireworks enforcement
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i neighborhoods were lit up on New Year’s Eve with a massive display of amateur fireworks, both legal and illegal.