Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day service held in Lihu‘e

LIHU‘E — Following the recitation of all of Hawai‘i’s fallen law enforcement personnel by members of the 100th Recruit Class at the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Day service on Wednesday, Kaua‘i Police Department Chief Todd Raybuck said, “We will never forget!”

HTA study examines reinventing tourism oversight

HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA) received an unfavorable rating from 43 percent of the stakeholders who gave feedback to the contractor working on a tourism governance structure recommendation.

Conditions ripe in Hawai‘i for another fire disaster

HONOLULU — Less than a year after a massive wildfire ravaged Lahaina with shocking lethal ferocity, a federal agency is predicting that Hawai‘i over the next few months will face similar conditions that could lead to more wildfires.

Cameras could enforce speed limits on O‘ahu

HONOLULU — Bad or inattentive drivers on Oahu could soon run the risk of getting two tickets, instead of one, originating from automated cameras at 10 intersections in Honolulu.

Incumbents favored in lackluster election cycle

HONOLULU — In an unusually quiet election year, there will be no race for Hawai‘i governor and no serious challengers to either Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi or Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm.

Early prepping key ahead of wildfire season

LIHU‘E — In many areas, May is Wildfire Awareness Month and to ignite this campaign the Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) is advising the community and homeowners to work together to become better prepared for the summer season.

Trash company plagued with staffing shortages

HONOLULU — Missed and delayed trash pickups by a private refuse company that brought pests and foul odors to housing complexes across the island were the result of ongoing staffing shortages.