Stories by Wyatt Haupt Jr.

County of Kaua‘i promotes 12 first responders

A dozen local first responders were promoted during a special ceremony held by the Kaua‘i Fire Department and Ocean Safety Bureau on Friday at the Lihu‘e Civic Center Mo‘ikeha Building rotunda.

Passenger count hits new high in January

LIHU‘E — The number of passengers getting off domestic plane flights at Lihu‘e Airport last month was the best to begin an annual period at the transportation facility.

Sen. Hirono announces reelection bid

HONOLULU — Senator Mazie K. Hirono announced Tuesday that she will seek a third term in office, amid a vow to keep fighting for families, workers and communities throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

New $14M checkpoint opens at Honolulu airport

A multimillion-dollar project by a local airline, which aims to make it easier and faster for its passengers to clear security, debuted at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Heavy rain in Kaua‘i forecast

LIHU‘E — A Kona low is forecast to bring widespread rainfall to Kaua‘i during the next few days, with the heaviest precipitation coming on Thursday and Friday.

Lawmaker takes aim at blinding headlights

A state legislator is taking aim at blinding headlights that often make driving dangerous for motorists in the evening — particularly on two-lane roads like Kuamo‘o Road (state Route 580) in Wailua — because of an inability to see properly.

Thunderstorm pounds Kaua‘i

LIHU‘E — A fast-moving thunderstorm blew across Kaua‘i, generating rain rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour before moving away from the island.

Unemployment rate falls to 4 percent in Kauai

LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i labor market ended 2022 on a strong note, as key sectors of the economy added hundreds of positions to cap a 12-month, post-pandemic comeback.

Hawai‘i extends bond with Yamaguchi

A two-year process to formally establish a sister-legislative relationship between Hawai‘i and the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly of Japan was completed in a formal ceremony that included Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi and state House Majority Leader Daynette “Dee” Morikawa of Kaua‘i.

Bambling named GM of Koloa Landing Resort

PO‘IPU — A veteran of the accommodation sector, with extensive experience in hospitality and property management, was named general manager of Koloa Landing Resort in Po‘ipu.