Cockett to lead Waioli Corporation, Nuhou Corporation
LIHUE — Ike Cockett is the seventh Executive Director of the Waioli Corporation and Nuhou Corporation, effective Sept. 1, 2024.
Visitor spending tops $285 million in July
LIHUE — Visitor spending continued its torrid pace in the first full month of summer despite a swoon in the number of people who traveled to Kauai for holiday.
‘I’ve learned a lot, a lot has changed’
HANALEI — Kaua‘i joins the nation in celebrating Women’s Equality Day, honoring the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
DOJ ramps up scrutiny in Hawaiian-Alaska merger
HONOLULU — Mixed signals are coming as an extended deadline for federal antitrust enforcers to review the proposed $1.9 billion merger between competitors Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines draws to a close.
United Airlines celebrates 40 years on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — There were only small changes taking place at the United Airlines check-in counter on Tuesday when floral decorative pieces featuring locally grown fresh tropical flowers graced the individual counters.
Charity Walk disributes nearly $600,000
PO‘IPU — A record number of 67 local nonprofits enjoyed breakfast, courtesy of Darin Tann and Keoki’s Paradise on Wednesday morning.
Health Korea pops up at Kukui Grove
LIHU‘E — In response to the many requests from Kaua‘i residents, Health Korea opened a pop-up location at Kukui Grove Center over the weekend.
Trinette Kaui receives promotion
PO‘IPU — Brue Baukol Capital Partners on Thursday announced the promotion of Trinette Kaui to vice president of Land Assets and Community Relations.
Kaua‘i Creative Technology Center opens
WAIMEA — Seeds of a technology center sowed decades ago bore fruit on Thursday when the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board (KEDB) welcomed guests to the soft opening event for the Kaua‘i Creative Technology Center.
Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday
LIHU‘E — Walmart Kaua‘i will join nearly 4,600 pharmacies across the nation in hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Six students get Hokuala scholarships
NAWILIWILI — Timbers Resort, for the third year, awarded six $1,000 Hokuala Kaua‘i Scholarships to six seniors who graduated from Kaua‘i schools.
Aloun Farms to acquire Kaua‘i Shrimp
KEKAHA — Kaua‘i Shrimp said on Thursday that the westside business is being acquired by Aloun Farms, a Hawai‘i agriculture leader.
Enjoying the first bloom of sunflowers in Kaumakani
KAUMAKANI — There were gasps of awe among the busload of guests on Friday when the landscape turned from the brown and red dirt to yellow in the fields of Gay and Robinson.
First Hawaiian Bank unveils rendering of future building
LIHU‘E — First Hawaiian Bank has unveiled the design for its newest banking branch at Hokulei Village in Lihu‘e.
Wahine do it all in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — Laura Lindsey, a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee position in the upcoming election, took advantage of the crowd at Wahine Made to get herself better known among the voting age public at Kapa‘a Beach Park on Saturday.
Walmart invites local businesses to Open Call
LIHU‘E — Entrepreneurs in Hawai‘i are invited by Walmart to pitch their products for a space on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves, as Walmart opens its 11th annual Open Call event.
Genki Sushi closes its doors in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Genki Sushi announced it was shutting down effective Saturday, June, 29.
Seven students earn Contractors Association of Kaua‘i scholarships
LIHU‘E — The Contractors Association of Kaua‘i (CAK) awarded $11,500 to seven student recipients on Thursday during its general membership meeting held at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center where Puakea Grill catered the convenient bento meal for the many guests that had to catch flights back to O‘ahu.
Kauai Chamber of Commerce awards $10,500 in scholarships
NUKOLI‘I — The Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce took advantage of its Business Pau Hana Event on Tuesday to distribute $10,500 in scholarships to six students at the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort.
County of Kaua‘i jobless rate falls to 2.1 percent in May
LIHU‘E — A drop in the civilian labor force coupled with job additions in key sectors helped push the unemployment rate to its lowest point for the month of May in at least 35 years on Kaua‘i.