Pilot technology aims to save Wailua Beach
WAILUA — The state is trying to rebuild Wailua Beach.
Nebraska man still missing
A missing-persons report filed in Nebraska has identified Kaua‘i as a potential location for Samuel Martinez, 23, of Lincoln, Nebraska, who last had contact with his family May 12.
PBS Hawai‘i HIKI No to air student projects Thursday
LIHU‘E — Not all heroes wear capes, some wear an all-purpose beige vest and carry a camera.
Council hears FY22 budget concerns
LIHU‘E — Residents, Wednesday, again expressed concerns for the county’s upcoming fiscal year 2022 Capital Improvement Projects budget lacking more avenues for waste diversion.
2 levels added to tier system
If the state hits a vaccination rate of 70%, Kaua‘i will lose its tier system and mandated restrictions, according to the county’s latest tier chart from Mayor Derek Kawakami.
Solid-waste plan up for review
The latest draft of the county’s Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, which outlines goals and objectives for one of the county’s most pressing issues of waste disposal, is now up for public review.
Kaua‘i restructuring tier system for less restrictions
LIHU‘E — The county is working on restructuring the tier system again, Mayor Derek Kawakami said Monday, and vaccination rate may soon become a trigger for a not-yet-established Tier 5.
Plan pleases taro farmers
The April 2018 floods caused inconsistent water supply to the Wai‘oli Valley Taro Hui.
Kapa‘a Class of 2021 has 33 valedictorians
KAPA‘A — Walking through the breezeway of her school, Taylor Chang followed a golf cart manned by Kapa‘a High School Principal Tommy Cox.
Council passes cat and dog microchipping bills
LIHU‘E — In collaboration with the Kaua‘i Humane Society, the county is moving forward with requiring pets be microchipped.
$25K for Lucy Wright Park clean-up
WAIMEA — The county wrapped cleanup of Lucy Wright Park last week, removing rotten planks on the baseball backstop, replacing fencing and removing and trimming trees.
Kawakami: Tier 4 by Monday if numbers hold
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i County could transition back into Tier 4 by early next week, Mayor Derek Kawakami announced Thursday.
Repairs completed, Loop Road reopens
WAILUA — Earlier this week, Loop Road reopened after three years since its initial closure and damage from the April 2018 floods.
Loop Road reopens in Wailua
Closed no more, the reopening of Loop Road was a welcome sight Tuesday afternoon after three years since its initial closure and damage.
SpaceX flight proposes landing off Kaua‘i
Originating from Starbase, Texas, the SpaceX Starship Orbital is targeting a landing about 62 miles off the northwestern coast of Kaua‘i.
Council amends Mayor’s FY22 budget
LIHU‘E — Wastewater solutions and police department recruitment were the Kaua‘i County Council’s focus of a decision-making session on the fiscal year 2022 budget on Friday.
County mulls new tax ability
The county administration is still analyzing its position on a bill sitting on Gov. David Ige’s desk that includes a provision that would allow county governments to enact their own sort of transient accommodations tax.
DOTAX cancels Kaua‘i force reduction
LIHU‘E — Last week, the state Department of Taxation withdrew its proposal to reorganize and reduce staff at the Kaua‘i DOT office.
Land comission may deny Kapa‘a rezoning
LIHU‘E — Two days of state Land Use Commission testimony regarding a petition to rezone land for development in Kapa‘a came to a head Thursday afternoon when commissioners voiced concerns that the petitioner, developer HG Kaua‘i Joint Ventures, LLC, had not met the requirements to move forward in the case.
Mask wearing remains state law in Hawai‘i
LIHU‘E — Despite federal recommendations to drop the mask for fully vaccinated people, Gov. David Ige announced Thursday Hawai‘i will continue its state-wide mask-wearing laws.