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Bomb squad called to Wailua Golf Course after suspicious device found in parking lot
The bomb squad was called Wednesday to the Wailua Golf Course after a suspicious device was found in the parking lot.
Kauaʻi surgeon warns about firework dangers
Orthopedic surgeon Alyssa Carnegie shares information and tips for the Kaua‘i community to help ensure a safe and fun holiday.
Kōloa man held on $5K bail following theft of boat from Port Allen harbor
Witnesses identified the suspect in the Nov. 4 incident as Joshua Aceret-Ipac.
Unique Makauwahi Cave Reserve on Kauaʻi to close Oct. 31 after 20 years of public access
Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen.
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 […]
Kaua‘i police officers honored by commission for predawn cliffside rescue
The officers on June 22 found a vehicle precariously situated partway down a North Shore cliffside.
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.
‘A guiding light for our keiki:’ Youth development program Kaua‘i Sea Scouts celebrates 15 years
The Kaua‘i Sea Scouts is a youth development program founded in 2009 by father-and-son team Larry and Max Richardson.
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.
Kapa‘a man suffers injuries after being struck by dump truck
According to Kaua‘i Police Department, a Kalāheo man was reversing a dump truck on Nalu Road when the 62-year-old moped operator was struck.
Kaua‘i Police Commission partners with Gallup to conduct annual employee survey
The results of the survey will be presented at an upcoming police commission meeting.
Kaua‘i police seek public’s assistance locating runaway ‘Ele‘ele teenager
Daisy K. Ogawa, last seen in the ‘Ele‘ele area on June 20, is known to frequent the Līhu‘e and Kapa‘a areas.
Kaua‘i Police Department issues alert for cryptocurrency phone scam
To make the scam appear credible, the scammer may use real information about the victim.
Kaua‘i Police Department encourages safe celebrations as graduation nears
Officers are stepping up enforcement measures and will be conducting checks for drivers committing traffic violations.
Kekaha homes evacuated Sunday, as firefighters and more contained propane leak
Upon arrival, first responders from a distance observed a small cloud of gas vapor from a 120-gallon propane tank.
It’s Wildfire Awareness Month; Kaua‘i Fire Department advises preparation, vigilance
KFD is partnering with the Hawai‘i Wildfire Management Organization on a wildfire preparedness learning series for large landowners and land stewards.
Kaua‘i Resilience Center meeting tonight – weeks after ‘Ele‘ele fire reminded island ‘paradise is a myth’
The Kaua‘i Resilience Center is a planned set of three disaster-proof ‘monolithic domes’ at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea.
55-year-old pedestrian dies following Po‘ipū traffic incident
A multi-purpose vehicle was traveling westbound on Po‘ipū Road in the vicinity of Kiahuna Shopping Center. The vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a 55-year-old male resident of Kalāheo as he was walking along the westbound shoulder.
Arson reported at multiple Kaua‘i parks; officials advise public to be vigilant
Trees at Lydgate Beach Park, ‘Anini Beach Park and Anahola Beach Park were recently found burned. Police reports have been made.
Kīlauea man killed in blast caused by homemade explosives, police report
Jasper Gunsell, a 37-year-old North Shore resident, died Feb. 12. Authorities’ subsequent investigation culminated in an autopsy conducted Wednesday.
