Princeville Shopping Center’s expansion gains fuel support
Groundwork for the expansion project of the Princeville Shopping Center began in November with the closure of the North Shore General Store and the Shell gas station. Read more
Kauai
Kauai firefighters make 2 separate hike rescues Sunday
Kauai firefighters made separate rescues at Makaleha Falls Trail in Kapaa and on the Kalalau Trail. Read more
Kauai’s iconic Talk Story Bookstore is making a move
The Westernmost Bookstore in the United States is packing up its books and relocating, carrying its rich history to its new space in Kaumakani. Read more
Visitor, 43, dies while snorkeling on Kauai’s north shore
The person was identified as a 43-year-old man from California who had been snorkeling. His name was not immediately released. Read more
Man, 53, dies after being detained at Lihue Airport
Officers responded at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday to a call for assistance from Airport Law Enforcement Officers regarding a “disorderly male subject.” Read more
Kauai man, 76, dies after solo crash into highway guardrail
Police said at about 6:20 p.m., the man was traveling eastbound on Kaumualii Highway in a 2002 Dodge truck when he struck the guardrail for unknown reasons. Read more
Program begins releasing mosquitoes on Kauai to protect endangered honeycreepers
Conservationists on Kauai have begun releasing hundreds of thousands of male mosquitoes incapable of reproducing in an effort to combat avian malaria, a disease threatening native honeycreepers with extinction. Read more
Six Romanian nationals arrested in jewelry scam on Kauai
On Feb. 15, at about 6 p.m., KPD officers responded to a report of two male suspects trying to sell counterfeit gold jewelry to customers in the Walmart parking lot, “claiming they needed cash to repair their vehicle.” Read more
Kauai hit-and-run victim, 30, has died, family says
The family has identified him as Kailon Tyndzik, and friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign for his medical expenses. Read more
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Kauai police arrest suspect in critical hit-and-run
Police on Thursday located an unattended vehicle believed to be involved in the collision and arrested the alleged driver, Salvin Hilario, who has no permanent address. Read more
2 keiki struck by truck on Kauai, one in critical condition
Kauai police said the incident occurred at about 7 p.m. on Saturday. Read more
Crews clean up debris after storm ravages Hawaiian islands
Severe weather swept across Oahu on Thursday, causing widespread damage, road hazards and temporary closures. Strong wind toppled trees onto busy roads, damaging several vehicles. Read more
Hawaiian Electric: Power restored to most affected customers
In a final update on power restoration efforts this week, the company said tonight that fewer than 1% of its roughly 471,600 customers remained without power. Read more
Motorcyclist, 23, is Kauai’s 1st traffic fatality in 2025
Police said at about 11 p.m. Sunday, the man was heading eastbound on Kaumualii Highway on a 2008 Honda motorcycle when he lost control and crashed near Hoomana Road. Read more
Kauai police ID dead man found at Kalihiwai Beach
Police said he is a Kauai resident, and that an autopsy is pending to determine the exact cause of his death. Foul play is not suspected at this time. Read more
Union nurses strike for 2nd day at Wilcox Medical Center
Union nurses at Wilcox Medical Center on Kauai walked off the job for a second day today in protest of unfair labor practices by their employer. Read more
State detects ‘very low’ levels of H5 bird flu in Kauai wastewater
The department got similar results for subsequent samples collected on Dec. 18 and Jan. 8. Read more
Kauai nurses begin 3-day strike at Wilcox
Nurses at Wilcox Medical Center on Kauai began a three-day strike Tuesday after negotiations with their employer reached an impasse. Read more
Kapaa woman faces charges for allegedly stealing COVID rent relief
A 46-year-old Kauai woman faces federal charges after she was indicted for allegedly taking more than $126,026 in relief funds intended for people struggling to pay rent during the pandemic. Read more
Kauai firefighters suppress 10-acre blaze in Anahola area
No injuries or damages to structures were reported. Read more
Nurses strikes loom due to nurse-to-patient ratios
The new year is off to a start with two potential nurse strikes as negotiations drag on at both The Queen’s Health System on Oahu and Wilcox Medical Center on Kauai. Read more
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