Hawai‘i sees hefty hotel room rates in March
LIHU‘E — A surge in visitor spending across the Hawaiian Islands in March was fueled, in part, by an accommodation sector which is far outperforming pre-pandemic numbers.
Tough opening quarter for home sales on Kaua‘i
Single-family home sales on Kaua‘i moved at a molasses-like pace in the first quarter of the calendar year, as evidenced by a more than 55 percent drop in transactions when compared with the same period a year ago.
State budget clears multiple hurdles
LIHU‘E — A final version of the state budget awaits votes in both chambers of the state Legislature after two committees approved the spending blueprint for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years.
Help frame Kaua‘i’s climate action plan
The County of Kaua‘i is turning to the public as it maps out a plan to address the future impacts climate change will have on infrastructure and the services it provides to businesses and residents.
Kaua‘i authorities warn of ongoing thefts
A string of vehicular break-ins and thefts in residential neighborhoods prompted an advisory on Saturday from local authorities, who are urging residents and visitors alike to be more mindful of suspicious activity.
Technical issue hits Southwest, grounds planes for short time
LIHU‘E — Southwest Airlines, which provides passenger service to and from Lihu‘e Airport, grounded its planes at some airports for a short while on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, because of a technical issue.
New safety measures sought for air tours
A quaternary of federal representatives is aiming to improve air tour safety and reduce noise disturbances for residents across the Hawaiian Island chain.
Man dies while snorkeling in Po‘ipu
A male visitor died while snorkeling in the water off Po‘ipu Beach Park, authorities said.
Lihu‘e Airport putting up numbers
The number of people getting off domestic flights at Lihu‘e Airport dipped in March, despite some daily totals that haven’t been seen in months at the transportation facility.
Tsumoto Guidry appointed to Appellate Court
LIHU‘E — In a move that would bring parity to the judicial system, Gov. Josh Green appointed Kimberly Tsumoto Guidry as the next Intermediate Appellate Court judge.
Koloa house fire causes $400K in damage
A residential structure fire resulted in roughly $400,000 in damages to a home and its contents on Thursday evening, April 6, 2023, authorities said.
Vandals crash gate, steal truck at wastewater treatment plant
At least $35,000 in stolen equipment and damages was the end result of a break-in at the Lihu‘e Wastewater Treatment Plant on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
Visitor spending soars on Kaua‘i in February
Tourists proved willing to dig deep into their bank accounts while visiting Kaua‘i in February, as spending surged more than $50 million over the same period last year.
Hotel room rates jump on Kaua‘i
One of the factors in the surge of visitor spending in February can be traced to the accommodation sector, where hotel revenue statewide came in well above the same period a year ago.
Critical habitat proposed for 12 Hawai‘i Island species
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai‘i — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing critical habitat for 12 species, all found only on Hawai‘i Island. The service has also determined that critical habitat is not prudent for two additional species. All 14 species are listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Man arrested for fatal hit-and-run in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with an alleged hit-and-run on Sunday, March 26, that killed a Kapa‘a resident.
Three people rescued during storm on Kaua‘i
LAWA‘I — A powerful spring storm, which triggered a flash flood warning for the island of Kaua‘i, led to multiple rescues by first responders on Wednesday.
Kapa‘a man killed in hit-and-run
KAPA‘A — A Kapa‘a man died from injuries suffered in a hit-and-run on Sunday evening, authorities said.
Kaua‘i Class of 2023 high school graduation ceremonies set
A schedule of high school graduation ceremonies for the state of Hawai‘i shows the County of Kaua‘i hosting three public school commencements, all on Friday, May 19, with no planned health and safety restrictions related to COVID-19.
Home, condo sales sink across Hawai‘i
LIHU‘E — Single-family home and condominium sales slumped across the Hawaiian Island chain in February, as the three other major markets also posted double-digit percentage decreases.