Hooser: How does Speaker Nadine Nakamura sound?
According to the coconut wireless, Representative Nadine Nakamura, who represents District 15 on Kauai (Haena, Wainiha, Hanalei, Princeville, Kilauea, Anahola, Kealia, Kapaa, portions of Wailua and Kawaihau), will likely become the next Speaker of the State House of Representatives.
Visitor spending tops $285 million in July
Domestic passenger count tops 71,000 in August at Lihue Airport
Aerial war targets avian malaria-spreading mosquitoes
Kapi‘olani nurses seek injunction to block lockout
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Nurses’ Association/Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 50 is seeking an injunction to stop Kapi‘olani Medical Center from locking unionized nurses out of the hospital following a planned one-day strike, the union’s second this year.
Community outcry thwarts 2 Hilo housing projects
HILO, Hawaii — A community outcry in Hilo has led to the rejection of a proposed pair of high- impact housing projects.
Honolulu council wheels out e-bike measures
HONOLULU — Two pieces of legislation meant to provide clearer safety standards and more regulation on the use of fast-moving electric bicycles on Oahu’s public roadways and sidewalks and in parks, rolled out of Honolulu Hale last week.
Turtle Bay expansion proceeding under new owners
HONOLULU — A Utah company that bought two undeveloped parcels at Turtle Bay Resort in April for hotel and residential use plans to begin developing an initial housing phase by the end of the year.
Waipahu man in child porn case makes initial court appearance
HONOLULU —A 30-year-old Waipahu man made his initial appearance in federal court Wednesday after he was caught by FBI agents Aug. 30 while allegedly producing child pornography with a 4-year-old female relative.
Chinatown security camera project at halfway point
HONOLULU — Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s office said last week that the city’s effort to install new security camera system upgrades in Chinatown has reached its halfway point.
Police Commission oversight ineffective, auditor finds
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Police Commission “lacks defined rules or processes” to meet its responsibilities, and the way it reviews complaints made against police officers “lacks full transparency and accountability,” according to a city auditor’s report published Aug. 29.
Entire Kalalau Trail section closed
NAPALI COAST — A contagious virus forced the closure of the entire stretch of Kalalau Trail section until state agencies can ensure the well-being of the public after dozens of people fell ill following a trek through the area.
St. Francis pensions face chopping block
HONOLULU — The St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii may soon end a long-established pension plan for its current and former employees.
Hawaii expands Japan ties as tourism slowly recovers
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green will return from Japan on Wednesday after signing a sister-state memorandum of understanding and engaging in cross-cultural exchanges and business meetings.
Roadwork scheduled on Kauai next week
Home sales soar in July
LIHUE — Sales of single-family homes more than doubled in July, as buyers snapped up houses at an eye-popping pace in the first full month of summer on Kauai.
Roadside vendors bill stalls on Big Island
A proposal to legitimize roadside merchants on Hawaii County roads still needs to cook for a little longer.
Popular camping area shuttered
NAPALI COAST — A popular wilderness camping location was shut down for seven days after a number of people contracted a gastrointestinal illness while in the area within the last two to three weeks.
Section of Napali Coast State Wilderness Park to close after gastrointestinal illness fells campers
NAPALI COAST — A popular wilderness camping location will be shuttered for seven days after a number of people contracted a gastrointestinal illness while in the area within the last two to three weeks.
Occupancy up at Kauai hotels in July
LIHUE — Hotels on the island of Kauai put up some solid numbers in the first full month of summer, as hotel occupancy came in at nearly 80 percent while the average cost for a room was nearly unchanged.