Takitani Foundation awards $14K to four Kauai students
LIHU‘E — The Mamoru and Aiko Takitani Foundation announced Tuesday that four high school seniors from Kaua‘i were awarded a total of $14,000 in scholarships for academic achievement.
Kaua‘i economy should stay the course
LIHU‘E — A stout tourism industry should help keep the County of Kaua‘i economy on course through the rest of the year even if the nation falls into recession.
Domestic passenger count drops at Lihu‘e Airport in April
LIHU‘E — The number of people getting off domestic flights at Lihu‘e Airport sank nearly 10 percent in April, despite a surge in the number of visitors to Kauai in the same period.
Talk Thursday on 3,000-year-old city
A special visitor from Israel will present a talk, as well as display rare archaeological artifacts, in Waipouli on Thursday evening.
County of Kaua‘i jobless rate falls to 3.0 percent in March
An optimistic outlook for the summer tourism season apparently inspired the hotel industry to load up on employees, as it easily paced job growth on Kaua‘i in March.
Sen. Hirono raises $350,000 in first quarter of 2023
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono’s reelection campaign pulled in $350,000 in the first three months of the year, as the federal lawmaker aims for a third term in the U.S. Senate.
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.