KIUC renewables, reliability rose in 2020 despite revenue hit
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative chalked up a string of accomplishments in 2020 despite a pandemic-related drop in revenue, according to President and CEO David Bissell, who spoke at the 19th annual KIUC membership meeting held online Wednesday.
Kawakami talks tourism, tax, traffic at Chamber luncheon
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek Kawakami tackled the island’s ongoing tourism boom and a slew of other topics Tuesday during the Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce’s Seventh annual Mayor’s Luncheon.
Officials slam videos of harassed Hawaiian monk seals
HONOLULU — State and federal officials are urging visitors to behave properly when faced with marine wildlife after recent social media posts depicting interference with critically-endangered Hawaiian monk seals provoked an uproar online.
Gusman takes first place at Azul Fest Hawai‘i
KAPA‘A — A local acrobat took first place overall in a worldwide competition last Saturday, soaring over her competition with a nearly five-minute performance on silk ribbons suspended 22 feet in the air.
Group prepares for county pavilion reopenings
KAPA‘A — Residents are celebrating the recent reopening of some county park pavilions, describing the development as a much-needed step toward normalcy in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
North Shore shuttle service seeks to curb congestion, crowding
HA‘ENA — The end of the road is just the beginning for nonprofit organizations Hui Maka‘ainana o Makana and The Hanalei Initiative, which took over management and operation of the North Shore Shuttle from Waipa to Ha‘ena State Park last Sunday.
Beach-goers assist struggling snorkeler at Larsen’s Beach
LIHU‘E — Two bystanders helped rescue a snorkeler in distress off Larsen’s Beach (Lepeuli) on Saturday, according to an official and a man involved.
Hotels: ‘Resorts Bubbles’ kept guests happy, island safe
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i resort bubble program burst Thursday in coordination with the county’s move to Tier Five of its six-tier COVID-19 guidelines chart.