Kaua‘i News

After an investigation by the KFD Prevention Bureau, the cause of the fire was deemed undetermined.

Foul play is not suspected in the death of 66-year-old Mark Debarr of California and an autopsy is pending.

The annual honor is presented to a teacher selected from more than 13,000 state educators.

The events will offer attendees the opportunity to test drive EV models from various dealers, learn the benefits of EV ownership, ask experts on the latest technologies, and more.

Kaua‘i led the counties in August 2023 and achieved revene per available room (RevPAR) of $357 (+9.2% vs. 2022, +70.7% vs. 2019), with an average daily rate (ADR) at $444 (+6.4% vs. 2022, +56.5% vs. 2019) and occupancy of 80.4 percent (+2.1 percentage points vs. 2022, +6.7 percentage points vs. 2019).

The Department of Water’s Meter and Transponder Replacement Project is expected to span over several years and is in its first phase of the island wide project to upgrade and replace aging and obsolete equipment to improve its Advanced Metering Infrastructure.

The woman was charged with first-degree hindering prosecution, a felony offense punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

Peralto was re-sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for kidnapping and life imprisonment with the possibility of parole for murder. The terms of imprisonment were ordered to be served consecutively – one after the other, rather than at the same time.

University of Hawaiʻi President David Lassner notified the Board of Regents and employees by email on Tuesday that he plans to retire at the end of 2024.

Among the items that will be accepted are automotive products, lead-acid batteries, lawn and garden products, oil-based paints, thinners and stains, fluorescent lights, batteries and more.

Kahiliholo Road and Kamo‘okoa Road in Kalihiwai will be partially closed on weekdays from Sept. 20 to 26 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Investigators previously closed the highway to conduct an on-scene investigation following Sunday’s arrest of fugitive murder suspect, Chris Santos.

Santos was located on Sept. 17, at approximately 10:20 p.m., driving a vehicle in the vicinity of the Kekaha Beach Park approximately one-quarter mile west of the Akialoa Road and Kaumuali‘i Highway Junction.

Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green explained the state’s efforts to implement policies to achieve the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals by 2030.

Starting Sept. 18, there will be a single lane closure on Kūhiō Highway near Hanalei Plantation Road and the Hanalei Bridge from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The single-lane closures in each direction, with alternating traffic throughout Olohena Road, will be performed and are necessary for roadway reconstruction. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes and to expect brief and occasional delays.

The closure is necessary for permanent roadway striping and roadway construction. During this time, lanes will be shifted to help accommodate for the construction. Kawaihau, Hau’a’ala and Mailihuna Road will experience temporary road narrowing.

Beginning Sept. 18, applications will be available for the 2024 Lānaʻi axis deer hunting season.

This will be a right lane closure in the northbound direction, in the vicinity of North Leho Drive and Kuamoʻo Road, beginning Sept. 18 through Sept. 22 from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. for crews to install replacement pins in the bridge deck.

The two latest victims to be officially identified are 68-year-old Michael Gordon and 60-year-old Carole Hartley, both of Lāhainā. A total of 67 victims have now been named.