Mayor meets with Waipouli residents
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami met with the residents of the Courtyards at Waipouli Apartments on March 28, along with Managing Director Mike Dahilig, Housing Director Kanani Fu and Councilman Mason Chock.
Algerian president steps down amid protests, army pressure
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stepped down on Tuesday after 20 years in office, and six weeks of massive nationwide protests aimed at pushing him and his much-criticized inner circle from power to create a real democracy in the gas-rich nation.
Homeless, shops don’t mix
If you ask the business owners at the Haleko Shops Complex what their biggest problem is right now, you might guess it revolves around the pressures involved with owning your own business.
Recycler on the move
After 38 years in Nawiliwili Harbor, Reynold’s Recycling Inc. will be relocating to the Kauai Resource Center on Ahukini Road.
The smartest man in cybersecurity
Carlos Villalba is the man to talk to when it comes to cybersecurity.
Police investigate reported shooting
The Kauai Police Department, along with the Kauai Fire Department, responded to a report of gunshots being fired around 3:40 p.m. Thursday. Upon arrival, it was reported that someone had died, according to police scanner transmissions.
So far, a ‘wild ride’
The Lihue Business Association’s Thursday meeting at Duke’s Canoe Club focused on medical marijuana.
Council divided on raises
Kauai County Council members deliberated on the prospect of increasing the pay for some county officials, including themselves, for nearly two hours before deferring a vote until the April 10 meeting.
Body found floating in Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor waters
At 4:05 p.m. Sunday afternoon, the Kauai Police Department, along with the Kauai Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to a report of a body found floating in waters near the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor.
Talk Story: Adam Asquith
Adam Asquith stands knee deep in water with his taro plants. He takes his time, looking for one worthy of Prince Kuhio Day for one of his customers. He holds a knife in his mouth to free his hands as he pulls the sacred plant from the murky waters.
State outlines road usage plan
Sonja Kass made it clear she’s not a fan of the state’s proposal to fund the upkeep of roads and bridges with a road usage charge.
Children learn the joys of water sports, safety techniques
Keiki circled in anticipation as a Kauai Fire Department fire truck pulled up to the Wailua Beach Park on Saturday.
Together, always
Isidro Cabatan “Vic” Pezario and Esther Cecilia Malia Pezario were inseparable for almost seven decades.
‘A tremendous community response’
The Kauai Historical Society has been overwhelmed by the public’s response to their “Kauai Historical Society Photo Scanning Project.” The society was asking for $8,500 for the project through public donations, but as of Tuesday afternoon they had received over $15,000. That’s not including $8,500 that Paul Kosasa, the owner of ABC stores, offered to underwrite for the entire project.
Medical cannabis registry online
The medical marijuana industry in Hawaii collectively breathed a sigh of relief on March 5 as the state enacted a new approach to medical marijuana.
Pension ‘spiking’ costing county
Thomas Williams, executive director of the state Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), started the County Council’s March 13 meeting by giving an extensive presentation on ERS and the financial implications to the County of Kauai. Williams presents once a year on the subject of ERS.
Police seek help locating runaway
The Kauai Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a runaway juvenile.
KGEFCU to add a branch in Kilauea
Monica Belz stood before a packed crowd Saturday at the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort and announced that the Kauai Government Employees Federal Credit Union will be opening a new branch in Kilauea later this year.
Making a big ‘Splash’
Around 10 volunteers were cleaning winter leaves away Wednesday evening as they embarked on a cleanup project at the Wailua Beach Park in preparation for Saturday’s annual “Splash Day” at the park.