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Disciplinary proceedings being initiated for Kauaʻi police chief who left gun in bathroom
The Kauaʻi Police Commission is considering disciplinary measures for Police Chief Todd Raybuck after he left his gun unattended in a bathroom earlier this year. The incident occurred in March when Raybuck reportedly left his gun between the handicapped assist railing and the wall in a police station bathroom. A Kauaʻi police officer found it […]
Work on Coco Palms project could be halted by mortgage broker seeking ‘owed’ $1 million commission for securing funding
Attorney Keith Kiuchi — who is representing a mortgage broker who claims he’s owed $1 million by previous developer Coco Palms Hui — filed a motion asking Fifth Circuit Court Judge Randal Valenciano to grant a preliminary injunction ordering current developer Reef Capital Partners to stop all work at the property.
Want to learn more about electric vehicles? Kauaʻi EV hosting event on Saturday in Kōloa
The event is part of National Drive Electric Week, which aims to raise awareness and promote the benefits of EV adoption,
County asks East Kauaʻi residents to attend upcoming ‘community design workshops’
“These workshops offer East Kaua‘i residents and property owners a chance to influence the vision for the future development and growth of Kapaʻa and Wailua.”
Kawakami’s campaign office confirms Kauaʻi mayor plans to run for Kouchi’s Senate seat in 2026
Kawakami’s office has confirmed he intends to run for the Kauaʻi Senate seat in 2026, with the support of the current seat holder, Ron Kouchi.
Kapaʻa lawn mower store scorched in late evening fire
A fire broke out at a local lawn mower store in downtown Kapaʻa late Monday evening, and Kauaʻi fire and police crews worked into the night to full extinguish the blaze.
3 children arrested for posting shooting threat on TikTok at private Big Island school
The three children, estimated to be in eighth grade, have been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening for the video.
Wilcox nurses holding candlelight vigil for ‘unsafe staffing conditions’ this evening
The nurses of Wilcox Medical Center are holding a candlelight vigil to stand in solidarity with the nurses of Kapi‘olani Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 16, who were recently “locked out” following a one-day strike amid contract contention. As reported by Hawai’i News Now, the one-day strike concluded Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6:59 a.m. About […]
Haʻena residents file lawsuit against proposed 5G cell tower
The lawsuit claims the tower would pose an unreasonable risk and nuisance for nearby residents, but AT&T said the tower would be an important part of its nationwide first responder network.
Kauaʻi police’s search efforts in question, with daughter still wanting answers about her mother’s death
Three years ago, 54-year-old Joddielynn Taylor was missing for eight days before her body was found by teenagers in bushes near where her parked car had been found.
Survey commissioned by Coco Palms Hotel developer leaves out key questions
Three questions in the survey asked about Coco Palms, but only the responses to the final question were included in the published public opinion report.
Gov. Green delivers speech focusing on housing, tourism, healthcare at annual Kauaʻi luncheon
“If you don’t deal seriously with climate change … If we don’t have some kind of ability to deal with the impact of climate, we’re gonna see this again,” Green said of the 2023 wildfires on Maui.
Līhu‘e man missing in waters off Nukoli‘i Beach in Wailua
The man was snorkeling about 100 yards offshore at 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, when he was separated from his party and went missing, according to the county report.
Update: No injuries reported following Anahola brush fire; cause unknown
County representatives first made the announcement in a 4:30 p.m. press release stating a fire had started mauka (inland) of the Kūhiō Highway, across from the post office.
Volunteer team honored for finding body of missing Kapaʻa man after police halt 2-day search effort
When the police ended their two-day search on Aug. 9, family and friends of Dylan Wagner formed their own volunteer team and located Wagner’s body in just over one hour.
Kauaʻi councilman ‘inappropriately’ messaged student on social media, school investigation reveals
“You did not follow generally recognized professional standards, did not serve as a positive role model, did not maintain an appropriate adult/child relationship, and did not behave in a manner that contributed to a safe and healthy learning environment for students,” wrote DOE Superintendent Daniel Hamada.
Four Kauaʻi County Council candidates weigh in on primary results and local issues as 1% separates 6th and 9th places
Below are excerpts from separate interviews with the four candidates in sixth through ninth, presented in order of their ranking in the primary election.
Update: Hōkūleʻa departure from Sand Island delayed
While on Kauaʻi, the Hōkūleʻa crew will host canoe tours and activities for schools and the community while docked in Hanalei and Nāwiliwili from Aug. 16 through Aug. 25.
Kauaʻi County proclaims August 14 ‘Tatiana Weston-Webb Day’
28-year-old Weston-Webb, a longtime resident of Kauaʻi, recently won silver at the Paris Olympics while representing her birth country, Brazil.
Incumbent council members lead in primary election results
The results show that former mayor and current council member Bernard Carvalho Jr. leads the way with 7.6% of the votes (6,282), followed by longtime Council Chair Mel Rapozo in second with 7.3% (6,065).