Kaua‘i apartment residents challenge DHHL as eviction looms
Residents at an apartment complex in Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, are rallying to fight the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ (DHHL) proposed acquisition of their building, which they say would evict about 300 current residents in over 80 units.
Obituaries for Monday, May 20, 2024
• Ervin ‘Erv’ Alonzo Contrades Jr. • Pilar Jose Mabini • Sarah Ulunani ‘Ulu’ Hoomanawanui
Happy Camper for Monday, May 20, 2024
Happy birthday to Sgt. Major Keith Castaneda, who was surprised with a fancy birthday cake on Saturday during the “big party (his words)” Saturday night Bingo (Thomas Nizo said he checked with Rebecca Like and did all the paperwork and guidelines to make it legal at the historic Waimea Theatre) fundraiser for the Waimea High School JROTC cadets, who are bound for France to participate in the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
Telescope controversy growing on Maui
The U.S. Air Force wants to build seven more telescopes on the summit of Haleakala to help better track the growing number of objects whizzing about in space.
Lane closures scheduled on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A number of road-related projects are on tap in the coming week with work set to take place from Waimea to Princeville, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in an update on Friday.
Obituaries for Saturday, May 18, 2024
• Michael Miyuki Cardinez • Royce Takeo Ebesu • Linda Asayo Uohara
ISLAND HISTORY: Walter ‘Freckles’ Smith Jr.’s early years at the Coco Palms Hotel
Walter “Freckles” Smith Jr. (1934-2024), who passed away recently, was the president of Kaua‘i’s Smith’s Motor Boat Service Inc., the son of Walter J. Smith (1910-1970) and Emily A. Smith (1909-2008), the founders of the business, and the father of Walter Kamika Smith, the company’s present general manager.
Portuguese man o’ war spotted off Kekaha
KEKAHA — County of Kaua’i officials are warning beachgoers of Portuguese man o’ war, which was spotted on the westside of the island on Wednesday.
Morgan’s Ponds reopens
LIHU‘E — After April’s flooding event, the County of Kaua’i closed numerous ponds and beaches due to safety concerns. Now, after almost a month, Morgan’s Ponds are open.
Jobless rate rises in April
LIHU‘E — A sizable drop in the number of employed civilians helped push the unemployment rate up in the first full month of spring on the island of Kaua‘i.
Obituary for Friday, May 17, 2024
• April K. Reis-Meyer
Authorities seek public’s help in homicide investigation
MOLOA’A — Investigators with the Kaua’i Police Department (KPD) are renewing their efforts and continue to request the public’s assistance regarding a homicide that occurred in February 2020.
Obituaries for Thursday, May 16, 2024
• Edmundo G. Reyes • Borita ‘Grandma Bo’ Becker • Walter ‘Freckles’ James Smith Jr. • Karen Higa
Wellness Day at Walmart on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The Walmart store in Lihu‘e will join the eight other Hawai‘i Walmart stores in hosting the Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kona low could bring heavy rain to Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Kaua’i County officials are once again urging island residents to be mindful of another weather disturbance approaching the Garden Island.
Obituaries for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
• Leticia Pilipina Serapio • Michael Miyuki Cardinez • Stanley ‘Hunk’ Viquelia • Leonida Defuntorum Leones • Ervin ‘Erv’ Alonzo Contrades Jr. • Annabel Bunao Ragasa • Mason Rikio Fujimoto • Larry Katsumi Iida • Emily Ortiz Artaho • Pilar Jose Mabini • April K. Reis-Meyer • Royce Takeo Ebesu • Aimee Chieko Inouye
HOOSER: HRS 343 rears its beautiful head
One of the most important laws on the books is Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS) 343 also known as the Hawai‘i Environmental Protection Act (HEPA). Included in my now 70 years of life experience was a stint in 2012 as Director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control (OEQC), the agency responsible for administering this law.
Visitors rescued after kayaking mishap in Hanalei
HANALEI — Two visitors from Tennessee were rescued from the Hanalei River after losing their kayaks on Monday afternoon.
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.
Kaua‘i Chorale to host spring concerts
LIHU‘E — “Seasons of Love” will fill the spacious Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center on Saturday and Sunday, when the Kaua‘i Chorale, under the direction of its new Artistic Director Joe Moore of Aliomanu, hosts its spring concerts.