2/7/2012 1:37:51 PM - Five rescued at 'Anini Beach -
'ANINI – Five visitors were rescued at 'Anini Beach yesterday afternoon.
Shortly after 1p.m., dispatch received a call of a female swimmer in distress. However, once on scene, firefighters reported five people had been swept out to the far end of the channel and were holding on to a Good Samaritan’s stand-up paddle board.
2/7/2012 1:14:48 PM - Lifeguards announce pilot roving rescue team -
The Ocean Safety Bureau today announced a pilot program to have a roving ocean rescue team visit various beaches along the North Shore.
2/7/2012 11:32:56 AM - Progress report on Kaua'i Multi-modal Land Transportation Plan -
LĪHU'E – Over the next few weeks, a progress report on the Kaua'i Multi-modal Land Transportation Plan will be presented at workshops across the island.
2/7/2012 11:03:45 AM - Green waste not accepted at Hanapēpē transfer station -
HANAPĒPĒ -- Green waste is not being accepted at the Hanapēpē transfer station due to safety concerns caused by muddy conditions in the drop-off area. When conditions improve, the green waste drop off service will resume.
2/6/2012 4:24:10 PM - Kaua‘i Department of Water dedicates new water tank in Ōma’o -
ŌMA‘O – A dedication was held in Ōma‘o today to mark the completion of the Department of Water’s (DOW) Piwai water storage tank project. The 500,000-gallon tank will serve current as well as future needs of Lāwa‘i and Ōma‘o residents.
2/6/2012 10:22:36 AM - County announces programs selected for funding -
LĪHU'E – The County of Kaua‘i, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), has selected 29 events and projects that will receive funding this year through the County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP).
2/6/2012 10:04:46 AM - Loose mixed waste temporarily not accepted at Kapa‘a transfer station -
KAPA‘A – The Kapa‘a transfer station will not be accepting loose mixed waste on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from 7:15 to 9 a.m. due to maintenance work.
2/3/2012 3:41:17 PM - Officer arrests wanted Waimea man -
WAIMEA – Police arrested a wanted Waimea man on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Chance Taala, age 18, was arrested in Waimea on a Grand Jury Indictment relating to three counts of third degree sexual assault, Class C felonies, and one count of sex assault in the first degree, a Class A felony.
2/3/2012 3:41:15 PM - Officer arrests wanted Waimea man -
WAIMEA – Police arrested a wanted Waimea man on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Chance Taala, age 18, was arrested in Waimea on a Grand Jury Indictment relating to three counts of third degree sexual assault, Class C felonies, and one count of sex assault in the first degree, a Class A felony.
2/3/2012 10:11:56 AM - Road to Recycling tour bus series kicks off -
Participants on the first Road to Recycling tour bus were given a broad overview of the county’s Division of Solid Waste Management and a first-hand look at two recycling facilities – the Kaua'i Resource Center and Garden Isle Disposal - along with the Kekaha Landfill.
2/2/2012 4:06:53 PM - Statement from Mayor Carvalho regarding the Kaua'i Police Department -
Recent events regarding high-level personnel in the Kauai Police Department have raised questions and concerns in our community. There are many questions and some theories being circulated, and I would like to take this moment to address some of these issues.
2/1/2012 6:37:27 PM - Contrades to serve as Acting Police Chief -
LĪHU'E – As of this morning, Police Chief Darryl Perry is on leave and Deputy Police Chief Michael Contrades will serve as Acting Police Chief until further notice.
2/1/2012 11:14:08 AM - County Clerk Ricky Watanabe announces appointments -
LĪHU‘E -- County Clerk Ricky Watanabe has appointed Jade Fountain-Tanigawa to serve as the deputy county clerk and Eddie Topenio, Jr. as administrative assistant to the county clerk.