Stories by Wyatt Haupt Jr.

Democrat takes stance against ‘Clean Elections’ bill

It’s a “can’t make this stuff up” kinda of day and the official start of the 2024 election season. While there will likely be 15 or more candidates ultimately running, as of Feb. 5 only one person Bart Thomas of Koloa has filed papers to run for election to the Kaua‘i County Council.

Roadwork scheduled on Kaua‘i

LIHU‘E — A wealth of road-related projects are on tap with work stretching from the west end of the island to the north, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in a weekly update on Friday.

Roadwork scheduled on Kaua‘i

LIHU‘E — A number of road-related projects are scheduled on the island of Kaua‘i with work stretching from Waimea to Princeville, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in a weekly update.

Roadwork scheduled on Kaua‘i

LIHU‘E — A number of road-related projects are scheduled in the upcoming week with most of the work taking place on the east and north sides of Kaua‘i, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said in its weekly update.

Hiking visitor falls to death

HA‘ENA — A New York man was identified as the hiker who died after he apparently had a misstep and fell off a section of trail at Hanakapi‘ai Falls.