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51-year-old Krishna Lysowski of Princeville was identified as the suspect by Kaua‘i police officers responding to the blaze Thursday morning at a property on Nāmakehā Loop.

“We stand united this week to honor the fallen and to recognize the dedication and hard work of those who protect and serve our communities every day. We are deeply grateful for their service and commitment to the safety and well-being of Kaua‘i,” said Kaua‘i Police Chief Todd Raybuck in a release about his department’s observance of National Police Week.

Witnesses told police they saw the suspect — who was identifed as 57-year-old Nelson Kane of Hanamā‘ulu — intentionally setting the structure on Hehi Road ablaze Sunday morning.

Heather Diamond, who has no permanent address, was last seen April 25 in the Līhu‘e area. She is 5-foot-4, with brown eyes and long brown hair.

Two backup numbers remain available for reporting non-emergencies in the event the main line cannot be reached. Emergency 9-1–1 services also remain fully operational.

“Their rapid, coordinated and decisive actions provided essential care that ultimately saved this individual’s life.” — Kauaʻi Police Chief Todd Raybuck

54-year-old Lincoln Kaehu was taken into custody April 24 for his alleged involvement in an early morning burglary April 15 at Ace Hardware in the south Kaua‘i community.

Public advised to visit county website and email government services while phone issues persist. Kaua‘i County Information Technology Division is actively monitoring the situation.

The meet was hosted by Kaua‘i Police Activities League on April 18 at Island School in Līhuʻe.

The immersive 5-day summer program hosted by Kaua‘i Police Department provides students in grades 9-12 with a hands-on introduction to the world of public safety, blending interactive classroom sessions with practical activities to give participants a comprehensive understanding of police operations.

Because of coordinated efforts between first responders and support from community partners, the child was located safely nearby with no reported injuries.

The event is aimed at providing a secure and responsible way to dispose of prescription or nonprescription medications while raising awareness about the risks of drug misuse and importance of proper storage and disposal.

Mathew Tusitala was already unresponsive by the time a Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau lifeguard brought him back to shore. An autopsy is pending to determine his exact cause of death.

Kaua‘i Police Department is warning Garden Isle residents, especially kūpuna, about the swindle that promises high returns only for the money put in to be stolen instead.

Lokahi Valpoon was last seen in Anahola. He is known to frequent the Anahola, Līhu‘e, Puhi and Kōloa areas. Call the Kaua‘i Police Department or contact Crime Stoppers Kaua‘i immediately if you have any information that can help lead to finding him.

The full-scale rescue and emergency response exercise April 15 is an effort to strengthen communication and coordination between first responders in the participating agencies while assessing notification and response procedures.

The crash occurred on Sunday at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Kaua‘i Police Department officer had no idea when he pulled over a driver for not wearing their seatbelt the weekend before Christmas 2024 that he would subsequently be keeping more than 100 grams of cocaine and other dangerous drugs off Garden Isle streets.

Ivo Miller was arrested Wednesday without incident for first-degree terroristic threatening and first-degree assault. He remains in custody on $100,000 bail.

The police department’s Līhu‘e Field Operations Division arrested individuals on March 19 wanted for outstanding warrants.