Hawaii government leaders mostly celebrate Tulsi Gabbard selection
Hawaii government leaders and political observers expressed surprise, praise, pride and a bit of ridicule about longtime local public servant Tulsi Gabbard being picked by Republican President-elect Donald Trump to be the next director of national intelligence.
Akemama Road to close on Friday
LAWAI — The Department of Public Works (DPW) announced a scheduled closure of Akemama Road on Friday.
DHHL receives over $72 million for broadband connectivity expansion
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has received a more than $72 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program to expand high-speed internet access for Native Hawaiian households.
Labor pacts for 5,000 Hawaii hotel workers expected soon
UNITE HERE Local 5 expects to settle labor contracts for more than 5,000 hotel workers, or approximately half the union’s membership, by the end of this week with average earnings that keep up with inflation and make up for some past losses — a significant gain that moves the union closer to its rallying cry, “One job should be enough.”
Babysitter’s manslaughter trial produces its final witnesses
The state and the defense presented their final witnesses Tuesday in the manslaughter trial of Dixie Denise Villa, accused of giving a fatal dose of diphenhydramine, the antihistamine found in Benadryl, to a 7-month-old infant.
Trump support grows in blue state Hawaii
Since his first run for president in 2016, support for President-elect Donald Trump has steadily increased among Hawaii voters, just like it did this year in other politically deep-blue states from California to New York.
Public input sought on proposed transit fare changes
Public transit fares on Oahu soon may go up for some riders.
Corteva sees the faces of hunger in Lihue
LIHUE — The group of representatives from Corteva Agriscience, including Yael Claussen, Kristen Ma and Archie Acoba were silent on Wednesday morning when they rolled into the Kauai Independent Food Bank loading area.
Women take charge at the Outrigger
Kiana Beimes feels like she fulfilled her destiny when she was named general manager of the newly renovated Outrigger Waikiki Paradise Hotel, which pays homage to the legacy of the late Princess Ka‘iulani, the heiress to the throne of the kingdom of Hawaii.
A day of recognition for veterans
HANAPEPE — Under the leadership of the Waimea High School senior instructors, retired U.S. Army Colonel, Jerome Freeman and retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major Keith Castaneda, the Waimea High School JROTC battalion joined several hundred guests and dignitaries to pay tribute to all veterans during the Kauai Veterans Council Veterans Day Observance at Kauai Veterans Cemetery on Monday.
Proposed affordable housing development would create 258 Hilo units
Over 200 new units could be added to an affordable housing development in Hilo under a proposal by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Hawaii County Council’s vacation rentals bill shelved
A proposal by the Hawaii County Council to revamp how the county regulates short-term vacation rentals could start again from scratch.
Temporary water shut down at Kikiaola Boat Harbor on Wednesday
KEKAHA — Water service will be shut down on the west side of the island on Wednesday, Nov 13.
Rice lunch and lecture on Sunday
HANAPEPE — You like rice?
Free screening of ‘Thelma’ at KCC on Nov. 16
LIHUE — The AARP Hawaii is inviting everyone to a free Movies for Grownups screening of “Thelma” on Nov. 16 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center where attendees will get tips on fraud prevention.
Waikiki Beach projects expected to top $50M
Millions in state funding for Waikiki Beach improvements lapsed under the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, and while the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is moving four projects forward again in a final environmental impact statement, the estimated cost has ballooned to more than $50 million.
Tackling hunger in Hanapepe
HANAPEPE — As part of a positive action campaign, the Hawaii Foodbank Kauai partnered with the Hawaii Army National Guard, and numerous military-connected groups, including the Waimea High School JROTC program, Team Rubicon and U.S. Navy at the Pacific Missile Range Facility to offer free food for up to 200 families at Hanapepe Armory on Saturday.
Hawaiian Electric claims gains in cutting fire risk
Hawaii’s largest electrical utility plans to spend $300 million over the next three years on top of $120 million this year to reduce wildfire risk.
Maui court strikes down shoreline management rules
Maui Environmental Court Judge Kirstin Hamman ruled against the Maui Planning Commission’s recently updated special management area rules, siding with the Maui Tomorrow Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to environmental preservation.
Happy Camper for Monday, Nov. 11, 2024
“The Rhythm of the Falling Rain” was good for Carlynn Ledward on Saturday night as ukulele maestro Adrinne Guerrero said Carlyn spruced up her rendering with her unique ukulele styling to win the Kala mahogany tenor uke during the ukulele contest offered during the monthly Downtown Lihue Night Market where Stan’s Kauai Style Flying Saucers didn’t miss a beat after relocating his street style cookery (only on Kauai!) from the day-long Ace Housemart Holiday Craft Fair at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.