Tokioka named to HTA board of directors
LIHU‘E — Former County of Kaua‘i council Member James Kunane Tokioka added to his lengthy resume after being named to the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority board of directors.
County of Kaua‘i issues advisory as tropical storm approaches island
A tropical storm, which is moving through the Pacific Ocean and heading toward the Hawaiian Islands, prompted an advisory on Sunday from the County of Kaua‘i urging residents to prepare for potential impacts.
Road lane closures planned for week of July 16 – 22, 2023
LIHU‘E — A number of lane and shoulder closures are on tap along island roads this week, with the most active work area being along Kuhio Highway in Wailua.
New law gives hemp industry a boost
LIHU‘E — The local hemp industry found itself on better ground on Wednesday, when legislation repealing redundant regulations became law in Hawai‘i.
Authorities update Po‘ipu hit-and-run case
An ongoing investigation into an alleged hit-and-run on Saturday evening revealed that two teenage girls were walking along Po‘ipu Road at the time they were struck by a vehicle.
UH men’s basketball team to host clinic for keiki on Kaua‘i
Local boys and girls are going to get another chance to hoop with a Division I men’s basketball squad later this month.
5 rescued in waters off Kealia Sunday
KEALIA — A group of local swimmers was rescued by first responders after becoming distressed in the water off Kealia Beach on Sunday afternoon.
2 teenage girls critically injured in hit-and-run in Po‘ipu
PO‘IPU — A Kalaheo man was taken into custody on Sunday morning, about two hours after an alleged hit-and-run that left two teenage girls in critical condition.
State road saftey bills signed into law
LIHU‘E — A slate of bills aimed at increasing safety on local and state roads was ushered into law during a signing ceremony at the Hawai‘i Capitol in Honolulu.
Blume inspires cat lovers at book signing event on Kaua‘i
There’s something special about caring for animals in need, and on Friday, July 7, Jason Blume shared all about the gratification that he gets from having fostered more than 40 neonatal kittens through the Kaua‘i Humane Society at his book-signing event at the shelter.
Number of lane, shoulder closures scheduled for local roads
LIHU‘E — A number of lane and shoulder closures are planned for local roads this week, with the bulk of the work taking place on Kuhio Highway in Wailua.
$6.5 million Hanalei Base Yard project complete
HANALEI — A blessing ceremony was held on Thursday for the $6.5 million Hanalei Base Yard and Garage, which was damaged in a historic flood roughly five years ago.
HOOSER: The politics of personal responsibility
We are fortunate to live in a community that’s small enough to actually meet face-to-face with the people who represent us at the state and county level. The same cannot be said for residents of Los Angeles, New York, Chicago or the great majority of urban areas.
Night work set on Kuhio Highway
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation will be doing night work on Kuhio Highway, between Kuamo‘o Road and the Kapa‘a bypass, part of a short-term improvement project, on Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Domestic passenger count tops 80,000 in June at Lihu‘e Airport
The number of people offboarding domestic flights at Lihu‘e Airport climbed to its highest reading of the year last month, as the summer tourism season took flight on the island of Kaua‘i.
Average daily room rate rises in May
LIHU‘E — Stout visitor spending totals through the first five months of the year have been fueled, in large part by an accommodation sector that is experiencing a big upswing in room rates on Kaua‘i.
Visitor spending climbs past $1B in 2023 on Kaua‘i
Total visitor spending crossed the $1 billion mark at the end of May, marking the earliest that figure has been reached in a calendar year on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i home sales off more than 41 percent
A woozy housing market couldn’t get off the ropes in May, as home sales sank more than 41 percent on Kaua‘i amid a backdrop of lofty interest rates that have significantly raised the cost of buying a home.
Working to expand access to abortion on Kaua‘i
A year ago, the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade (1973), terminating the constitutional right to abortion. The decision has had immeasurable impacts all over the nation, especially on women of color and sexual and gender minority people, who often face inequitable access to health care.
Affirmative action ruling met with disappointment
LIHU‘E — A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to strike down affirmative action in college admissions was met with disappointment and disdain from educators and lawmakers in Hawai‘i.