Wyatt Haupt Jr., Author at The Garden Island

Big drop in passenger count at Lihu‘e Airport

May. 03, 2024

LIHU‘E — The number of people getting off domestic passenger flights at Lihu‘e Airport dropped to its lowest level for the first full month of spring since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Median home price leaps to $1.6 million in March on Kaua‘i

May. 01, 2024

LIHU‘E — Home sales and prices climbed for the third straight month, as the Kaua‘i housing market continues to try and shake off a dismal performance in 2023.

Storm damage assessment process continues on Kaua‘i

Apr. 28, 2024

LIHU‘E — Local, state and federal officials will embark on a process aimed at validating damage data from heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding earlier this month on the island.

Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i

Apr. 21, 2024

LIHUE — A wealth of roadwork is on tap in the coming days with projects ranging from Waimea Canyon Road to Hanalei Plantation Road, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said in a weekly update on Friday.

Hanama‘ulu shooting suspect arrested

Apr. 14, 2024

LIHU‘E — A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting in Hanama‘ulu earlier this week.

Flood watch issued for Kaua‘i

Apr. 13, 2024

LIHU‘E — A flood watch is in effect from midnight Saturday until 6 a.m. Monday because of a slow moving storm that has the potential to dump several inches of rain on the island of Kaua‘i.

Jobless rate falls to 2.5 percent in February on Kaua‘i

Apr. 11, 2024

LIHU‘E — A robust labor market turned up the heat in February, as it added hundreds of jobs across key sectors of the island economy in the final full month of the winter tourism season.

Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i

Apr. 07, 2024

LIHU‘E — A number of road-related projects are on tap in the days ahead with work taking place from Hanapepe to Princeville, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in a weekly update on Friday.

Domestic passenger count drops in March at Lihu‘e Airport

Apr. 06, 2024 • Updated 10:14 a.m.

LIHU‘E — The number of people getting off domestic passenger flights at Lihu‘e Airport sank to its lowest total for the month of March since the COVID-19 era.

Visitors spend big in February on Kaua‘i

Apr. 03, 2024

LIHU‘E — Visitor spending broke through the $200 million barrier in February for the second time, in turn setting a new high for the month on the island of Kaua‘i.

Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i

Mar. 31, 2024

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

Half of Kaua‘i’s tested waters polluted

Mar. 26, 2024 • Updated 11:18 a.m.

LIHU‘E — A monthly analysis of streams, rivers and surf spots across the island found high concentrations of enterococcus bacterium, a federally recognized indicator of fecal presence in water, at a number of locations.

Single-family home price tops $1.4 million on Kaua‘i

Mar. 22, 2024

LIHU‘E — A woozy housing market that couldn’t find its footing last year appears to be on firmer ground in 2024, as evidenced by stronger sales and loftier home prices.

Man jailed for allegedly strangling dog

Mar. 21, 2024

KOLOA — A man was arrested for allegedly strangling another person’s dog with a chain outside a residence on Sunday.

Lawa‘i man arrested in connection with fatal crash in Koloa

Mar. 18, 2024 • Updated 9:22 a.m.

LIHU‘E — A Lawa‘i man was arrested in connection with a two-vehicle crash, in which one Kalaheo resident was killed and another was seriously injured in January.

Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i

Mar. 17, 2024

LIHU‘E — A number of road-related projects are scheduled in the days ahead with work planned from the westside to the north end of the island, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in a weekly update on Friday.

Kawakami delivers State of the County address

Mar. 15, 2024

LIHU‘E — In his sixth State of the County address since taking office, County of Kaua‘i Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami laid out a sweeping plan for the island as he navigates a final term in office.

Labor market off to hot start on Kaua‘i

Mar. 14, 2024

LIHU‘E — A vigorous labor market started the year on an energetic note, as it added hundreds of jobs across key sectors of the island economy midway through the winter tourism season.

Lihu‘e Airport records strong passenger count in February

Mar. 13, 2024

LIHU‘E — The number of people getting off domestic passenger flights at Lihue Airport was a record total count for the month of February.

Biomass power plant blaze causes $500K in damage on Kaua‘i

Mar. 11, 2024

KNUDSON GAP — A structure at a biomass power plant burst into flames in an industrial area on Friday afternoon causing an estimated $500,000 in damage.

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