YWCA Kaua‘i makes reproductive-care stand
The YWCA of Kaua‘i has joined with the YWCA Hawai‘i Island, YWCA O‘ahu and YWCA USA in urging the Supreme Court to protect reproductive freedom in communities across America.
6 years later, Coco Palms permits still alive
LIHU‘E — Controversy surrounding the permits for the reimagining of the Coco Palms Resort granted in 2015 has persisted throughout the years. Yesterday was no different.
Kaua‘i to move away from tier system
LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i will be moving away from its six-tiered system, Mayor Derek Kawakami announced Thursday, but will continue to enforce strict COVID-19 safety measures.
Council passes county’s own 3% TAT
LIHU‘E — A 3% transient accommodation tax levied by the county will soon be applied throughout the tourism industry.
Planning Commission sends glamping bill forward
LIHU‘E — Deferred at its last meeting, the Planning Commission has given approval to a new version of a bill that would curb most commercial camping experiences in non-resort-zoned districts.
County’s Solid Waste Division audited, morale in question
LIHU‘E — Ineffective leadership and unfair practices were noted as two causes of low morale in the county’s Department of Public Work’s Solid Waste Division, a new audit confirmed.
KDHO: 55 new cases Thursday
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i officials are monitoring just how effective vaccination passes on neighboring islands prove to be before committing to additional requirements here.
Only one COVID citation issued during Labor Day weekend
LIHU‘E — Last week, officials with state and county offices urged against gathering during the Labor Day weekend, establishing a new emergency rule with the ability to hand out $250 fines to individuals and $500 fines to business owners and event organizers for breaking COVID-19 safety rules.
County’s homebuyer program list expands with Kapa‘a property
LIHU‘E — The county’s Homebuyer Program is looking to add more inventory with a purchase of property in Kapa‘a. With the Molo Street buy, the county will effectively be adding to the dwindling affordable housing market.
County sets $250, $500 COVID-19 violation fines
County authorities now have the ability to fine individuals $250 and business owners $500 for violating state and county COVID-19 rules.
Missing inmate turns himself in
WAILUA — The Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center detainee who escaped the facility earlier this week turned himself in less than 24 hours later, according to the state’s Department of Public Safety.
63 new COVID-19 cases Thursday
LIHU‘E — Thursday, the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office recorded the county’s highest single-day, new infection count of 63 COVID-19 cases.
Kaua‘i County Council defers rental car tax class bill
LIHU‘E — After strong opposition from major rental car companies, the county administration has asked for a deferral of a bill that would create a real property tax classification for rental car operations.
KDHO: seventh COVID-19-related fatality, 32 new cases
LIHU‘E — Tuesday, the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office announced the island’s seventh COVID-19-related fatality as well as 32 new infections.
Discrimination, retaliation lawsuit filed against KPD Chief Todd Raybuck
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department captain who alleged KPD Chief Todd Raybuck had broken policies against discrimination and created a hostile work environment based on race has filed a new lawsuit against the county, KPD, Police Commission and Raybuck.
No new COVID rules yet
LIHU‘E — In a public-service announcement Thursday, Mayor Derek Kawakami, alongside health-care providers and community leaders, called on residents to reduce travel and gatherings in the face of the most-recent spike in COVID cases, to avoid a more-severe shutdown.
Councilmembers hear concerns from For Our Rights members
LIHU‘E — It’s been nearly a year and a half since the Kaua‘i County Council held meetings open to the physical public, but following Wednesday’s special council meeting, around 60 residents met representatives outside.
Kaua‘i fastest-growing county in state
LIHU‘E — In a download of U.S. Census Bureau new data released earlier this month, it was revealed Kaua‘i is the fastest-growing county in Hawai‘i at about 9.2%, which is slightly below what county planners had predicted.
State discourages travel as hospitals strained
LIHU‘E — Due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases across the state, Gov. David Ige is discouraging travel to the islands as hospitals face capacity limitations.
Potential exposure on The Kaua‘i Bus
LIHU‘E — On Friday, health officials warned riders of The Kaua‘i Bus of potential exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 case.