Kauai Police Department warn public of cryptocurrency scam
LIHUE – The Kauai Police Department (KPD) is warning the public, especially kupuna, about a fast-growing cryptocurrency scam. In this scam, victims are first contacted by scammers posing as friendly...
View ArticleWater conservation request continues for Hanalei and Anini
HANALEI AND ANINI – The Department of Water (DOW) reminds customers in the Hanalei community and Anini Beach areas to continue water conservation efforts, due to a mechanical failure on the water...
View ArticleHanalei Refuse Transfer Station to accept bagged trash only April 28 through...
HANALEI—The Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station will accept bagged trash only (no loose mixed waste) from April 28 through May 3, weather permitting. This is due to scheduled repair work on the facility’s...
View ArticleCounty announces no-cost fair housing training for National Fair Housing...
LIHUE – The County of Kauai Housing Agency announces a no-cost training opportunity for landlords and tenants to learn about current federal and state Fair Housing laws. This training is part of...
View ArticleHanapepe Bridge closure on Hanapepe Road extended to July 31, 2025
HANAPEPE – The Department of Public Works and Kiewit West Infrastructure Co., are announcing that the closure of Hanapepe Bridge on Hanapepe Road has been extended through July 31, 2025, due to delays...
View ArticleLane closures scheduled for portions of Hoone Road Monday to May 12
POIPU – The Department of Public Works and its contractor, Grace Pacific, are announcing a one-lane closure for portions of Hoone Road, from the Hoohu and Pee intersection to Marriott’s Waiohai Beach...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: Tariffs distressing, but don’t panic yet
For the general public, including many who have little presence in the stock market, last week’s financial earthquake on Wall Street produced some queasiness, if not full-scale anxiety. The stock...
View ArticleBirths for Saturday, April 12, 2025
• Kayla Souza and Brayden Tanigawa greeted their son, jameson Kekai Seiji Tanigawa, weighing 7 pounds, 1 ounce, on Feb. 27, 2025, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital. • Gabrielle-Alyssa Salud and...
View ArticleObituaries for Saturday, April 12, 2025
Cheryl-Ann Kehaulani (Bactad) Lemalu Cheryl-Ann Kehaulani (Bactad) Lemalu, 61, of Lihue, passed away on March 2, 2025, at Straub Hospital. She was born on Dec. 31, 1963, in Honolulu. She was employed...
View ArticleICE detaining COFA migrants not charged with crimes
The 25,000 Hawaii residents from countries of Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau who are legally allowed to live and work in the U.S. are facing greater risk of removal if they have been...
View ArticleBill would help finances for future Hawaii public school teachers
A bill moving forward in the Legislature would direct the state Department of Education to cover a portion of tuition and fees for local students completing an education degree at a four-year,...
View ArticleKuilei Place ‘affordable’ condo project breaks ground
Kuilei Place, billed by its developer as a landmark residential community bringing 1,005 condominium units to the heart of Honolulu, remains a graded dirt lot in Moiliili. But the pending yet...
View ArticlePlenty of activities to celebrate Holy Week and Easter
This is the start of Holy Week, heading into Easter. Hundreds and thousands of keiki and their families flocked to two big spring and Easter events on Saturday hosted by Hope Collective and the Kukui...
View ArticleSocial Security to keep accepting claims by phone
The Social Security Administration will continue accepting all types of claims by phone after Monday, reversing a previously announced plan that would have ended phone-based access for certain...
View ArticleThousands of Hawaii students not immunized against measles
After Hawaii confirmed its first measles case in years, the state Education and Health departments are ramping up vaccination efforts, focusing on thousands of students who remain noncompliant with...
View ArticleBusy ukulele day on Kauai
“All things ukulele” filled the Kukui Grove Center food court area to overflowing on Sunday where the Ohana Niihau opened the event with the unique Niihau style music. “This is truly God’s gift,” said...
View ArticleTAX MAN: Supporting government’s central services
Sometimes we at the Foundation have to save our government from accidentally shooting itself in the foot. In our current legislative session, the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HIDOT) introduced...
View ArticleCounty announces Good Friday holiday closures
LIHUE – In observance of the Good Friday holiday, County of Kauai offices will be closed on April 18. Closures also include the following facilities on April 18: • all neighborhood centers • all refuse...
View ArticleHappy Camper for Monday, April 14, 2025
Kudos and congratulations, Pastor John and Rhonda Cabello, and the many, many volunteer hands at Hope Collective for hosting thousands of people to the return of the helicopter Easter Egg drop … and...
View ArticleKauai Interscholastic Federation names 2025 Soccer All Stars
LIHUE — The Kapaa High School boys soccer earned the Central Pacific Bank Kauai Interscholastic Federation championship in its division for 2025. However, Waimea High School boys soccer Coach Lanell...
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