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More cesspools targeted for closure

LIHU‘E — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set closure dates and doled out fines for three more cesspools in Hawai‘i, a continuation of…

Loading dock closed for repairs

LIHU‘E — The boat ramp loading dock at Kukui`ula Small Boat Harbor (SBH) has been closed so support beams for the structure can be repaired.…

Visiting quarantine violator arrested

LIHU‘E – Kaua‘i police arrested 43-year-old Michael Pectol of Pacific Grove, California on Tuesday night for violating Hawai‘i’s 14-day quarantine emergency rules pertaining to COVID-19.…

Hurricane Lane brought fire, rain to Hawai‘i

LIHU‘E — A recent study led by University of Hawai‘i researchers analyzed the impacts of August 2018 Hurricane Lane, detailing both fire and rain produced…

Housing policy targets resort requirements

LIHU‘E — An amendment establishing a base-percentage of affordable housing units resort developers will need to offer than currently required in the county’s housing policy,…

Native species uprooted at museum

LIHU‘E — Chucky Boy Chock used to take the curious patrons at Kaua‘i Museum out to the native garden to show them the pili grass…

Arrest log for Wednesday, July 22, 2020

June 29 • Violate terms or conditions of release on bail, failure to appear (two counts): 12:30 a.m., Archie Alexander Papio Mendoza, 26, male, Kapa‘a.…

Guard holds task force promotions

WAIPOULI — As a cool breeze blew, the Hawai‘i National Guard gathered outside the Sheraton Kaua‘i at Coconut Beach to hold a promotion and award…