Kaua‘i drug treatment center lawsuit tossed as former operator faces legal challenge
At a hearing in Lihu‘e Circuit Court on Tuesday, Chief Judge Randal Valenciano tossed out the lawsuit from Hope Treatment Services over the county’s termination of its contract to operate the embattled adolescent drug treatment center.
Testing shows high levels of bacteria at Kaua‘i sites, including Hanalei and Hanama‘ulu
LIHU‘E — Test results from Surfrider Kaua‘i’s Blue Water Task Force showed increased levels of enterococcus bacteria in several bodies of water throughout the island.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands opens new Kaua‘i office
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands held a blessing, dedication and opening ceremony on Monday for its new Kaua‘i district office in Lihu‘e.
Sandon Igne reaches plea deal in deadly Kaua‘i Christmas Eve crash
LIHU‘E — The Lawa‘i man, who caused a deadly Christmas Eve collision, has taken a plea deal.
Kaua‘i county repairs Nawiliwili parking lot damaged by high surf
LIHU‘E — The Department of Parks and Recreation announced Monday that a portion of the parking lot at Nawiliwili Park fronting Kalapaki Bay in Lihu‘e, will be closed starting Tuesday for repairs due to damage caused by the high surf over the weekend.
Kaua‘i road closures for the week of Nov. 27 – Dec. 2
KAPA‘A — The County of Kaua‘i announced that portions of Mailihuna, Hau‘a‘ala and Kawaihau roads will be closed and detours put in place from Monday to Friday, Nov. 28 to Dec. 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for the ongoing construction of a new five-way intersection.
All Ears mediators provide free listening service
LIHU‘E — Sometimes people just want to be heard. Conrad Welti saw the value in listening while serving as a mediator at Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity, which works with people in a variety of interpersonal disputes.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 update: 56 new cases
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed 56 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i from Nov. 15 to Nov. 21, and 1,169 new cases statewide.
Shark spotted near Pakala Beach on Kaua‘i
WAIMEA — A severely injured sea turtle on Pakala Beach was a likely victim of a shark attack.
Kaua‘i county council votes in new leadership
LIHU‘E — In a Wednesday meeting, the new Kaua‘i County Council tapped member-elect Mel Rapozo to serve as chair for the next two years.
Millions released for Kaua‘i improvement projects
LIHU‘E — Outgoing Gov. David Ige announced on Monday the release of $392 million in funds for capital improvement projects, including millions for a range of projects on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i murder case creeps toward second trial
LIHU‘E — Anahola man Vicente Hilario opted in October to represent himself in his second trial for the 2010 killing of state witness Aureo Moore.
Anahola man awaiting trial in game room bust faces new assault charge
LIHU‘E — The Anahola man awaiting trial in connection with last year’s game room raid is facing a new assault charge.
Kaua‘i road closures for the week of Nov. 20 – 26
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 detours will be put in place, from Monday through Friday, Nov. 21 to 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for continued construction of the improved intersection. No work will occur on Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving day.
Kaua‘i Police Department issues open carry permit under new guidelines
LIHU‘E — After they revised their permitting process in response to the landmark Supreme Court ruling in State of New York v. Bruen, the Kaua‘i Police Department has begun issuing new open carry permits.
Brun associates Kai and Huihui sentenced for roles in drug trafficking conspiracy
LIHU‘E — With the recent sentencing of two players in former County Council Member Arthur Brun’s illegal drug trafficking operation, the case against the Kaua‘i drug ring is nearly closed.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 update: 54 new cases
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed 54 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i from Nov. 8 to Nov. 14, and 1,049 new cases statewide.
Council approves affordable housing funding commitment
In a move to set a floor for affordable housing funding, the Kaua‘i County Council unanimously approved a measure on Wednesday that would allocate 2 percent of real property tax revenue each year to a housing development fund.
Kouchi back as state Senate president
The state senator from Kaua‘i will keep his post as Senate president next year.
Lihu‘e runway project gets Kaua‘i planning commission approval
LIHU‘E — The Lihu‘e Airport runway has been out of compliance with federal law since 2006.