Kaua‘i will break ground on 400 new affordable housing units in 2023
LIHU‘E — Over the course of 2023, the County of Kaua‘i and its private development partners expect to break ground on 400 new affordable apartments and homes that will eventually house more than 1,000 people.
Vicente Hilario murder trial set for January
Vicente Hilario’s first trial for the execution-style killing of a state’s witness at Anahola Beach Park began on Jan. 8, 2013.
Kaua‘i road closures for the week of Dec. 18 – Dec. 24
KALIHIWAI — The county Department of Public Works and its contractor Maui Kupono Builders announced that portions of Halaulani Road and Kahiliholo Road in Kalihiwai will be closed from Monday, Dec. 19 to Friday, Jan. 13, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for road resurfacing work.
Aloha United Way study shows more Kaua‘i residents living in poverty
LIHU‘E — As the cost of living continues to rise and wages stagnate, more Kaua‘i residents have slipped into poverty.
Kaua‘i crashed plane pending registration to Koloa owner
LIHU‘E — The plane that crashed shortly after takeoff at Lihu‘e Airport on Thursday is tied to an owner in Koloa and pending registration with the Federal Aviation Agency.
65 new cases of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i over 7 days
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed 65 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i from Dec. 6 to Dec. 12, and 1,191 new cases statewide.
Kaua‘i County Council sets flat tax of $40,000 for Ni‘ihau
The Kaua‘i County Council unanimously approved a bill on Wednesday setting a flat property tax of $40,000 a year for the island of Ni‘ihau.
Kaua‘i in-person voting went Republican
LIHU‘E — If you only counted in-person voting, the midterm election would have been a red tsunami for Kaua‘i Republicans.
Kaua‘i community stands with Iranian demonstrators
In September, 21-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini died in custody after she was arrested by Iran’s morality police for wearing her hijab improperly.
Kaua‘i road closures for the week of Dec. 11 – Dec. 17
KAPA‘A — The county Department of Public Works and Grace Pacific LLC announced that portions of Mailihuna, Hau‘a‘ala and Kawaihau roads will be closed, and temporary detours will be put in place, from Monday, Dec. 12 to Friday, Dec. 30, weekdays, for continued construction of a new, five-way intersection shaped like a peanut.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative confirms three candidates for board election
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s Nominating Committee has confirmed three candidates for its Board of Directors election to be held on March 18, 2023.
Kaua‘i lawmakers on anti-corruption proposals: Money in politics
LIHU‘E — In February of this year, two former legislators were arrested for accepting bribes from wastewater executive and prolific campaign contributor Milton Choy in exchange for taking legislative action to benefit Choy’s companies.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Update: 46 new cases, new variants on the rise
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed 46 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i from Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, and 1,049 new cases statewide.
Kaua‘i lawmakers on anti-corruption proposals: Transparency and term limits
In the wake of a series of shocking public corruption scandals, the state Legislature convened a panel of experts earlier this year to develop reforms aimed at restoring faith in government.
DHHL plan includes 190 lots on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — The final draft of the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands plan to spend a historic $600 million allocation indicates it will fund the development of 190 lots on Kaua‘i.
Bail reduction denied in Anahola man’s assault case
LIHU‘E — Judge Randal Valenciano denied a request for a bail reduction for an Anahola man charged with assault, in Lihu‘e Circuit Court on Monday.
Josh Green sworn in as new Governor of Hawai‘i
HONOLULU — Incoming Gov. Josh Green delivered a message of unity at his inauguration on Monday, where he was sworn in before a crowd of thousands that included a delegation of Kaua‘i legislators.
Kaua‘i road closures for the week of Dec. 4 – Dec. 10
KAPA‘A — The state Department of Transportation announced a full closure of the Kapa‘a bypass road between the north entrance with Kuhio Highway and Olohena Road from Monday through Friday, Dec. 5 to 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass and tree trimming.
Kaua‘i Coco Palms development faces new legal challenge
WAILUA — The embattled 350-room Coco Palms hotel development is facing a new legal challenge.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 update: New cases decline to 36 this week
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed a substantial decline in COVID-19 cases with 36 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i from Nov. 22 to Nov. 28, compared with 56 cases the previous week.