KPD David Banquel remembered as selfless
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Police Department Sgt. David Banquel will be remembered as selfless, according to officials who announced his off-duty passing.
Kawakami: no new restrictions; 240 new cases
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i’s surge in COVID-19 cases attributed to the omicron variant and holiday events isn’t over, Mayor Derek Kawakami said Thursday, but that does not mean there will be new restrictions to the county.
Driver in fatal Christmas Eve 2020 crash arrested
LIHU‘E — The Lawa‘i driver involved in the fatal two-vehicle Christmas Eve 2020 crash was arrested Tuesday on a warrant issued Monday based on a grand-jury indictment issued late last month that charged him with 12 criminal counts ranging from manslaughter to negligent homicide.
Kaua‘i continues to see rising COVID-19 case counts after holidays
Kaua‘i continues to see three-digit COVID-19 case counts, recording 104 new infections on Monday, according to the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office.
Kaua‘i County Council look at infrastructure, housing as policy goals for next year
The next Kaua‘i County Council meeting isn’t until Jan. 12, but councilmembers are continuing to work toward county issues behind the scenes.
Anticipated county construction projects on Kaua‘i in 2022
LIHU‘E — The county plans to embark on a slew of new construction projects within the next few months, amounting to close to $139 million, according to officials.
Kaua‘i Mayor Kawakami sets 2022 goals
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek Kawakami is optimistic going into 2022.
Hawai‘i public schools to reopen Tuesday
LIHU‘E — Hawai‘i public schools are anticipated to reopen with in-person learning Tuesday.
Hawai‘i to follow CDC shorter isolation, quarantine timeline
In line with federal recommendations, the state has revised its COVID-19 isolation and quarantine policies, according to the state Department of Health.
Healing Horses seeks volunteers for Wailua cleanup
Over the course of tackling the clearing of about 10 acres of land to expand its available acreage for riding trails and pastures, Healing Horses Executive Director Samantha Henriques has found concrete slabs, light bulbs, buckets, and even a filing cabinet.
Holiday season checkpoints net arrests, citations
LIHU‘E — To combat those driving under the influence this holiday season, the Kaua‘i Police Department increased police presence on Kaua‘i roadways.
Grand jury indicts driver for fatal Christmas Eve 2020 crash
LIHU‘E — A driver involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash on Kaumuali‘i Highway on Christmas Eve last year was indicted by a grand jury on 12 criminal counts ranging from manslaughter to negligent homicide, according to a Monday court filing.
Kaua‘i reports 120 record-high COVID-19 single-day count
LIHU‘E — In a record-high count Tuesday the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 120 new cases of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i.
Omicron, gatherings threaten spike; 42 new cases Monday
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i officials are foreseeing a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Keiki from Anahola to Kekaha receive surfboards, swag
PAKALA VILLAGE — Carrying off surfboards and bags filled with swag, keiki from Anahola to Kekaha, and some from Ni‘ihau visiting family, bustled with wide smiles Thursday and Friday afternoons.
Kukulu Kumuhana O Anahola begins Ulupono Anahola planting
ANAHOLA — Kevin Kaleiohi remembers when the Kukulu Kumuhana O Anahola Ulupono site was filled with sugar cane and pineapples.
COVID-19 cases spiking in state
Hawai‘i’s COVID-19 case counts have spiked.
Like on top of OPA special primary election; general in February
LIHU‘E — The county is one step closer to electing its next prosecuting attorney.
Kaua‘i County Council voice concerns for drug use in public spaces
LIHU‘E — Since September, emergency service provider American Medical Response and the Kaua‘i Police Department have administered emergency anti-opioid nasal spray Narcan at least 23 times on island since September, according to officials.
Kaua‘i County COVID-19 death toll rises to 14
LIHU‘E — Monday, the Kaua‘i District Health Office announced two COVID-19 related fatalities, including one male Kaua‘i resident in his 60s who was hospitalized.