County tapping into reserves to cover TAT
LIHU‘E — Since March 2020, the county has tapped into at least 40% of its reserve fund.
FAA: $14M to Lihu‘e Airport
LIHU‘E — A cut of federal funding will deliver $14.5 million to the Lihu‘e Airport.
State reaches 57% fully vaccinated
LIHU‘E —The state Department of Health reported that 57% of Hawai‘i residents had received a COVID-19 vaccine as of Monday.
County sets aside $2.5M for housing
The county has pledged $2.5 million for permanent supportive housing.
Nonprofit hui forms to oversee treatment center
LIHU‘E — A nonprofit is vying to fulfill the mission of the county’s Adolescent Treatment Center for Healing.
Council supports KPD scanner encryption
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Council voiced support for the Kaua‘i Police Department’s continued efforts to encrypt dispatch communications.
County directs $7 million in American Rescue Plan funds
LIHU‘E — The county is targeting 16 areas of need to inject American Rescue Plan money into, including adolescent drug treatment support, youth mental recovery, houselessness and kupuna needs.
Kealia roundabout progress continues
KEALIA — Roundabout use at the intersection of Kuhio Highway and Mailihuna Road intersection has partially opened, eliminating access to the temporary Kapa‘a Stream Bridge.
KPD: Search for hiker suspended pending new information
KOKE‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department has suspended active searches pending new information concerning a 23-year-old Nebraska man reported missing last month.
Small spike in Kaua‘i cases linked to large gatherings, travel
LIHU‘E — Monday, the state Department of Health reported the detection of the Delta variant, B.1.617.2, within the state. This variant was first detected in India, and makes up about 6% of all cases in the United States.
Residents protest glamping idea at public meeting
PRINCEVILLE — Residents continue to question and protest proposed glamping development in Princeville.
Police seek funds to encrypt radios; prevent public access
LIHU‘E — Public access to police scanner radio transmissions will likely cease by the end of the year on Kaua‘i.
County receives $500K in federal HUD money
LIHU‘E — Thursday, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz announced the release of $503,868 to Kaua‘i for houseless initiatives.
HTA funds $100K for forth-coming Kaua‘i shuttle service
LIHU‘E — With 40% of car rental inventory down and a surge in visitor arrivals, finding ways to get around the island for visitors has become a more pressing issue than it was in the past.
Kaua‘i County Council passes $243.3M FY22 operating budget
LIHU‘E — Wednesday, the Kaua‘i County Council unanimously authorized the county’s fiscal year 2022 budget which features a $243.3 million operating budget and a $24.8 million capital improvements project budget.
Searchers sought to look for missing Nebraska man
KOKE‘E — Hunters, mountain bikers and hikers are being called on to help join search efforts for a missing Nebraska hiker.
Kaua‘i Pride Parade coming Saturday
LIHU‘E — Pride won’t be inside again this year. Saturday, Kaua‘i Pride will take to Rice Street in a drive-thru-style event from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., starting at Vidinha Stadium.
Lydgate Beach Park closes to houseless
WAILUA — “Maybe this is a blessing in disguise,” Torrie said, looking out at Lydgate Beach Park, her home for over a year.
Search for Nebraska man, Samuel Martinez, continued Monday
KOKE‘E — Continued land and air searches Monday are taking place to locate a missing Nebraska hiker.
HoKua Place application withdrawn
LIHU‘E — Developer HG Kaua‘i Joint Ventures LLC has filed a motion to withdraw its amended petition for a land-use district boundary on Thursday for a controversial mixed-use and housing project near Kapa‘a Middle School, and asked that all subsequent hearings on the matter be canceled before the state Land Use Commission.