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Kaumakani Kauai County Hawaii

14 new COVID-19 cases Saturday on Kaua‘i

LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i on Saturday, all residents. Of the…

Astronomy survey results could affect TMT funding

A survey that could determine whether the Thirty Meter Telescope receives federal funding will be unveiled this week. The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey, also…

Roth: Building permit reviews to be expedited

As the county administration struggles with a backlog of more than 1,500 building permit applications stuck in its new computerized EPIC system, contractors and County…

County gyms, community centers to reopen Monday

Hawaii County late Friday afternoon announced it is reopening county gymnasiums and community centers on Monday. The Department of Parks and Recreation also is working…

Obituaries for October 31

Walter Wayne Deguair, 56, of Volcano, died Oct. 8 in Hilo. He was born in Honolulu. Celebration of life to be held Saturday (Nov. 6)…

Dangerous ocean swells coming

LIHU‘E — In anticipation of large ocean swells this weekend and next week, Kaua‘i Fire Department Ocean Safety Bureau officials advise beach-goers to exercise caution…

13 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i Friday

LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, all residents. Of the 13 new…

Aid to humanity instead of Halloween

Members of the Iglesia ni Cristo churches in Lihu‘e and Kalaheo were joined by Randy Weir of the church in Honolulu when the group arrived…