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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.

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.

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.”

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.

AARP expert warns Hawaiʻi homeowners to beware of contractor fraud

“Disasters unfortunately attract crooked contractors,” said Greenwood, who spoke at AARP Hawai`i Fight Fraud Together seminars in Kona and Hilo this week.

University of Hawaiʻi publishes spring 2024 commencement schedule for all 10 campuses

The Kauaʻi Commiunity College graduation will be held on Friday, May 10.

Friend of jailed Kaua‘i artist accused of threatening a councilman speaks out following court hearing

The court hearing was continued to May 7 to allow more time for a mental health and fitness examination from a state psychologist.

Court records reveal Līhuʻe manʻs alleged threatening letter to Kauaʻi council member ahead of court appearance

Facing first-degree terroristic threatening, a class C felony, and harassment, a petty misdemeanor, 67-year-old Glenn Gruenhagen is in jail on $100,000 bail for reportedly leaving the “threatening note” for County Councilman Bill DeCosta in January and returning days later to look for him at the county building.

Ambulance service providers vying for contract as procurement process restarts following controversy

“We look forward and we’re very confident in our ability to provide all thatʻs required and requested and more,” said Speedy Bailey, the regional director for American Medical Response (AMR) in Hawaiʻi, in an interview on April 19.

Over 2 dozen homes severely damaged by flooding on Kaua‘i; assessments ongoing

“If itʻs your home, that’s all that matters to you is that your home is lost,” said Padraic Gallagher, the director of disaster services for American Red Cross Kauai, in an interview on Wednesday afternoon.

Applications to Homeowner Assistance Fund program on Kaua‘i closes May 1

The HAF programs were funded through the American Rescue Plan signed into law by the Biden Administration with the goal of preventing foreclosure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both counties of Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i participate in this program.

12 hikers rescued in Wailua, Kōke‘e during flash flood warning

Three hikers were rescued at Blue Hole Trail in Wailua in the early afternoon on April 14, and another nine hikers were rescued from the Waimea Canyon in Kōke‘e later that day.

County of Kauaʻi officials assessing damages following recent storm

Two displaced boats were found damaged at Running Waters, a nearby beach in Lihuʻe. One of the boats reportedly had a person on it, who was able to swim safely to shore.

Verizon service restored following over 7-hour outage

“We are aware of an issue impacting service for some customers on Kaua’i,” said Verizon representative Alexis Madrigal in an email response to Kaua’i Now at 8:06 p.m. on April 11.

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay to host culinary series featuring Top Chef winner Melissa King

From April 12-14, 2024, Chef Melissa will participate in a wine pairing, cooking class and curated dinner as part of the resort’s Chefs by Nature series.

Fentanyl task force following Big Island blueprint coming to Kaua‘i

County representatives were part of a two-day training program administered by the Hawaii Island Task Force last month, which included representatives from the Kauai Police Department, the Kauai Safety Bureau, the county prosecutor’s office, the county housing agency, health care providers, and various nonprofits.

State libraries to have ‘newer, faster’ checkout

“We’re now able to check out stacks of books, CDs, DVDs and other materials at one time rather than individually,” said Stacey A. Aldrich, State Librarian in a Wednesday statement. “This will make getting in and out of the library much faster.”

Coco Palms developer, state officials deny claims of burial disturbances

Alan Downer, the administrator with the state Historic Preservation Division, the agency responsible for investigating possible burial disturbances, said there was no need to continue with a formal investigation after speaking with onsite archaeological monitor Nancy McMahon.
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