Community
County and hotel developer respond to recent wastewater spills at Coco Palms
“Coco Palms has received all necessary permit approvals from the County and through that process, they affirmed the project’s ability to tie into the municipal wastewater system,” said Reed Capitalʻs communications representative Shane Peters.
Kaua‘i County data shows recent decline in lifeguard rescues
“We are pleased to see a lower number of rescues in the first four months of 2024,” said Fire Chief Michael Gibson.
County to open registration for youth Summer Fun Program on May 15
The 2024 Summer Fun Program will run from June 17 to July 26, on weekdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays. It’s open to children 5 to 11 years old.
First responders rescue injured visitor in Princeville Friday
First responders rescued an injured 65-year-old male Washington visitor in Princeville on Friday, May 3.
St. Catherine School shutting down next month; it’s served Kaua‘i families since 1946
Administrators confirmed St. Catherine’s closure on Friday, after parents staged a failed attempt to save the school in mid-March.
Hawai‘i lawmakers pass Silver Alert program to protect kūpuna, other vulnerable community members
The program will help locate and safeguard missing persons who are elderly or are cognitively impaired or developmentally disabled.
Haʻena residents challenge AT&T cell tower plans
Kaua’i County Council members held a briefing on AT&T’s plan to place a 5G cell tower on a house lot in Ha’ena during a committee meeting on Wednesday, as community residents filled the chambers to speak out against the proposed construction.
Buildings to light up green for Mental Health Month
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health and its partners are joining together to encourage Hawaiʻi residents to foster acceptance of mental health care and end the prejudice and discrimination that create barriers to seeking treatment.
Over 400 pounds of unneeded medication collected during National Drug Take Back Day
For more than a decade, the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day has removed almost 18 million pounds of unneeded medications from communities across the country.
Department of the attorney general releases annual firearm registration statistics
Firearm registration activity increased dramatically over the course of the 24 years for which these data have been systematically compiled and reported.
Intermittent roadwork scheduled for various roads in ‘Ele‘ele throughAug. 14
Affected roads include: Mehana Road, Ulaula Road, ‘Ele‘ele Road, Keokeo Road, Melemele Road, Akala Road, and Uliuli Road.
Department of Health issues a recall alert for Gibson Farms bulk organic California shelled walnuts due to potential e. coli contamination
The recalled product may have been distributed at Hoku Foods Natural Market, at both the Kapaʻa and Koloa store locations.
BLNR awards disputed Coco Palms state land to developer over nonprofit group
“There were options that could have benefitted and protected community interests. But they really decided to completely side with the developer.”
Pinwheels set out on Kaua‘i police lawn in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month
On April 23, participants were invited to place blue pinwheels on the police department’s lawn as a visible reminder that every child deserves love, happiness and a future free of abuse or neglect.
Kaua‘i schoolchildren visit PMRF to do ‘good for the land’ while celebrating Earth Day
The Pacific Missile Range Facility and its partners held a competitive beach cleanup and more on April 26.
Southwest Airlines hosts first mock travel day for families with Autism Moms of Kona
This mock travel day was meant as a fun activity to help children with autism get more comfortable with the process of going through the airport — starting from the ticket counter, to going through security, and agriculture to boarding a plane and ending at baggage claim.
Ho‘omalu Ke Kai upcycling washed-up plastic, building beach cleanup stations, more
Using specialty machines, ocean conservation nonprofit Ho‘omalu Ke Kai is building beach cleanup stations using upcycled marine debris.
County officials continuing damage assessments following storm, advises residents to stay informed
Due to a significant decrease in daily reports being submitted, officials believe that the scope of impact has been captured. Therefore, KEMA will be closing the portal on Monday, April 29.
BLNR to decide on Coco Palms land parcels issue
The Friday meeting surrounds two state parcels, measuring 0.12 and 0.855 acres, which are connected to the Coco Palms Resort.
KKCR, Kaua‘i Resilience Center debut ‘Stay Safe Kaua‘i’ – a show about emergency preparedness
‘Stay Safe Kaua‘i’ debuted a week after heavy rains flooded the Garden Isle, prompting rescues and road closures.