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.
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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.
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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.

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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. read more ...

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.  read more ...

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.

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LĪHU'E – Tourism officials today released 2011 Hawai‘i visitor statistics that showed Kaua‘i having an increase over the previous year in every category.

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Ocean Safety officials are alerting the public about a high surf warning in effect through tomorrow for all north and west facing shores.
While the high surf warning is in effect, beachgoers are urged to stay completely out of the water on the north shore and at west facing beaches.
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Līhu‘e – On January 26, 2012, the Grand Jury returned a 19 count indictment against Kevin K. Christian, 41 Kapa‘a, alleging that on January 5, 2012, Christian committed the offenses of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Carrying or Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Separate Felony, two Counts of Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree, two Counts of Criminal Property Damage in the First Degree, and 13 counts of Reckless Endangering in the First Degree. read more ...

LĪHU'E – Residents and visitors alike will have the opportunity to ride the Kaua'i Bus at no charge for a period of three weeks, from Monday, Feb. 20 to Saturday, March 10.

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LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Board of Water Supply and the Department of Water Manager and Chief Engineer David Craddick today recognized two crews in the Operations Division as the Department’s Employees of the Quarter during the Board’s monthly meeting.

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The County of Kaua‘i Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is asking for the help of the community in locating a fugitive felon.  read more ...

LĪHU'E – Applications for a seat on the Kaua‘i County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission are being accepted until Tuesday, Feb. 14. Applicants should be able to attend regularly scheduled commission meetings and have knowledge, interest, and/or experience relevant to public access, open space, and natural resource issues on Kaua‘i.

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In response to the growing trend of crimes perpetrated against the elderly, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney will be holding several Senior Fraud Presentations across the island. The presentation, entitled “Protecting yourself, your Money, and your Property,” provides useful information for seniors on how to stay safe, aware, and active in preventing fraud before it happens.  read more ...

LĪHU‘E – Over the last four years, many Kaua'i kupuna have benefitted from the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program offered by the Agency on Elderly Affairs. Now there’s an opportunity for seniors to take part in another healthy aging program developed by Stanford University that’s designed to provide support and build confidence in the participants’ ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

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LĪHU'E - Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. will be concluding this round of community outreach meetings this week. The public is invited to attend the meetings on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Kekaha Neighborhood Center, and on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Kōloa Neighborhood Center.
Both meetings will be held from 6 – 8p.m.
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PRINCEVILLE – Police discovered a dead body in a stolen vehicle yesterday afternoon.
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LĪHU'E -- The Kaua'i County Council is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Kaua'i Historic Preservation Review Commission (archeology appointment).

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LĪHU'E – The majority of phones at the Department of Water (DOW) are back online. However, voicemail service is still not available. Customers are advised to call the DOW’s main line, 245-5400, during normal business hours if they encounter problems reaching DOW staff on their direct lines.

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LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a runaway.
Mandi Rose Diorec was last seen at around 4p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, when she left home without permission and failed to return. She is known to frequent Hanamā'ulu Beach Park, or the Kapa‘a and Anahola area.
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KALALAU – A California man was airlifted yesterday afternoon after sustaining injuries during a hike along the Kalalau Trail. read more ...

The County of Kaua'i Office of the Prosecuting Attorney announces the Grand Jury Indictments from the December 2011 Grand Jury Sessions. read more ...

The Hawai‘i Paroling Authority has determined that convicted sex offender Eaton Rivera, Jr. should serve 10 years for the repeated molestation of an eight-year old girl. read more ...

The Kaua'i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a runaway.
Chivas Waika Alapai was last seen at around 10p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, when he left home without permission and failed to return. He has not made contact with his family since.
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HONOLULU – Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. provided testimony this afternoon during a joint hearing of the House Finance and Senate Ways and Means committees.

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Green waste is not being accepted at the Hanalei, Kapa‘a, and Hanapēpē transfer stations due to safety concerns caused by muddy conditions in the drop-off areas.

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LĪHU'E – The phones for the Department of Water (DOW) are currently out of service; repairmen are working to resolve the issues. To contact the DOW while their phones are down, please call 246-8628 or 651-5082 during normal business hours, Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For emergencies after business hours, please call Police Dispatch at 241-1711.

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HANALEI – Kūhi‘ō Highway, in the vicinity of the Hanalei Bridge, has been closed due to flooding as of 12:05 p.m. this afternoon. The roadway will be reopened when authorities deem it safe for passage.

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Green waste is not being accepted at the Hanalei and Kapa‘a transfer stations due to safety concerns caused by muddy conditions in the drop-off areas. When conditions improve, green waste drop off services will resume at these transfer stations.

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KĪLAUEA -- The Kaua‘i Department of Water (DOW) mailed out final notices this week to Kīlauea residents who live on Waiakalua and North Waiakalua streets that have not installed the backflow prevention devices as required. The residents were given an additional 21 days to comply with the backflow prevention rule.

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LĪHU'E – Anyone interested in coaching or entering a team in the community basketball leagues for boys and girls in grades 4, 5 and 6 is invited to attend an organizational meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6 pm, at the old Līhu'e Neighborhood Center (kitchen).

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LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a runaway.
Mikela Mahinai-Gonsalves was last seen on November 29, 2011 when she did not return home from school and has not made contact with her family since. She may be staying in the Kapa‘a area.
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Līhu'e – The Kaua'i Police Activities League (KPAL) announces ongoing registration for wrestling classes in Līhu'e and Kapa‘a.
Wrestling is being offered for youth ages 7 through 18 (if still in high school) at the Kaua'i Veterans Center in Līhu'e, and at the KPAL Youth Center in Kapa‘a.
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LĪHU‘E – In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day, County of Kaua‘i offices along with the Kekaha Landfill, all refuse transfer stations, and the Kaua'i Resource Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16. The Kaua‘i Bus will be running on a reduced schedule on Monday, Jan. 16. Since the Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools are normally closed on Mondays, they will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 17 in observance of the MLK holiday.

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The Department of Parks and Recreation announced that registration for the community basketball leagues for boys and girls in grades 4, 5 and 6 will be held on Jan. 30 and 31. Registration will take place from 8 am to 4 pm at the Kīlauea, Kapa‘a, Līhu'e and Kalāheo neighborhood centers.

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LĪHU‘E – County officials would like to remind Kaua‘i property owners that the second installment of real property taxes for the 2011-2012 tax year is due on Feb. 20. Payments can be made online at www.kauai.gov/paypropertytax, by mail, in person, or at a drop box located outside the Kapulē Building at the Līhu‘e Civic Center.

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KAPA‘A – Third graders in the Kamehameha Schools’ Kali‘imamo Program were spotlighted during a dedication ceremony held in Kapa‘a yesterday. The students were recognized for the wooden bench they built as a class project and donated to the county for installation at the new bus shelter fronting the Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center.

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Ocean Safety officials have closed Salt Pond Beach due to a shark sighting in the area.
A seven foot grey reef shark was reportedly seen in the water fronting the tower.
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LĪHU'E – A historical map print of the island of Kaua'i was presented to the County yesterday by artist Blaise Domino.
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WAIMEA – The Department of Water (DOW) has scheduled a water outage in Waimea on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shutdown will allow the DOW to replace an aging fire hydrant. During the shutdown, water service in parts of Waimea Valley will not be available.

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LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a runaway.
Shyanne Kanahele was last seen on October 24, 2011. She has not made contact with her family since and has no permission to be out. Kanahele is from Kekaha but may be staying on O‘ahu. read more ...

LĪHU‘E – County officials are asking for help from the public with supporting proper use of the green waste drop sites at county facilities. With recent reports of a sharp rise in the number of plastic bags being deposited at these sites, the county has issued a reminder that green waste should be removed from plastic bags upon delivery to a transfer station or the Kekaha Landfill.

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LĪHU‘E -- After receiving over 20 resumes for the County Clerk position and engaging in an extensive hiring process, the County Council has selected Rick Watanabe for the position of County Clerk.

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LĪHU'E – Kaua'i RSVP, an organization that’s part of the Agency on Elderly Affairs, announced today the kick-off of its cell phone and eyewear recycling campaign.

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KAPA‘A – Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. is inviting the public to his upcoming community outreach meeting and blessing of the new bus shelter at the Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center on Wednesday, January 11.
The blessing will be held at the bus stop at 5:30 p.m., followed by the community meeting from 6 – 8 p.m. in the center’s meeting room.
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KALĀHEO – Every time Rose Warken Ceballos teaches a cooking or baking class for youngsters, she comes up with a new idea to delight the senses.

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KAPA‘A – A Kapa‘a man remains in police custody after allegedly firing multiple rounds from a rifle at his home last night. No one else was at home and no injuries were reported. Kevin Christian, age 41, was arrested for first degree reckless endangering after he surrendered to police at 12:06 a.m.

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LĪHU'E – One of the most utilized chapters of the Kaua'i County Code is getting an overhaul. Adopted in 1972, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO), which regulates land use and development on Kaua'i, is in the process of being updated by the Planning Department with the assistance of the consulting firm Helber, Hastert and Fee.

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LĪHU‘E – Kaua'i County Anti-Drug Coordinator Theresa Koki recently became the island’s first certified prevention specialist (CPS). Koki and 38 other professionals received their CPS certificates last month from the state Department of Health (DOH), Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, becoming the first group of certified prevention specialists in the state since the program was established in July 2011.

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KŌLOA – Two men were arrested today in connection with a robbery that occurred at the Kōloa Chevron gas station early this morning.
Clarence Kane, age 21, of Kōloa and 18-year-old Kalai Vicente of Kapa‘a, were arrested this morning for first degree robbery. They are currently being held at Police Cellblock in lieu of $100,000 bail.
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Ocean Safety officials are alerting the public about a high surf warning in effect through Thursday morning for all north and west facing shores.
While the high surf warning is in effect, beachgoers are urged to stay completely out of the water on the north shore and at west facing beaches.
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HANAMĀ'ULU – A 69-year-old man died after a traffic collision this morning in Hanamā'ulu.
The pedestrian was crossing Kūhi‘ō Hwy. near the Laukona St. junction at about 5:45 a.m., when he was struck by a white Toyota pickup truck heading north.
He was transported to Wilcox Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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HANALEI – Green waste is not being accepted at the Hanalei transfer station today due to the facility having reached its permitted capacity for this material. Public Works officials are working to resolve this matter and plans are in place to resume the green waste service by tomorrow.

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NĀWILIWILI – With the start of the New Year, the HI-5 bottle redemption center located in Nāwiliwili at the corner of Wilcox Street and Kanoa Street has increased its days of operation. The Nāwiliwili center is now open Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed for lunch from 12 to 1:30 p.m.

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LĪHU‘E – Youngsters in grades four to eight are invited to participate in Coach Yagi’s annual basketball clinic. The free event is scheduled this Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Kaua‘i High School gymnasium from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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LĪHU'E – County officials are reminding residents that the deadline to sign-up for the kick-off of the Road to Recycling 2012 tour bus series is Thursday, Jan. 12.

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LĪHU'E – Three Kaua'i County engineers just received word that they have earned the right to put the initials C.E.M. after their names. The designation, which stands for certified energy manager, was issued by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

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LĪHU'E – Police arrested a Wailua man last week after locating drugs in his home.
Shane Johnson, age 36, was arrested on Dec. 19 for two counts of first degree Promotion a Dangerous drug, second degree Commercial Promotion of Marijuana and three counts of Drug Paraphernalia.
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LĪHU‘E – Kaua'i Fire Department officials are reminding residents that a permit from the fire department is required to set off fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
Friday, Dec. 30, is the last day to obtain a permit.
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Police captured two wanted fugitives over the holiday weekend. read more ...

LĪHU‘E – In observance of New Year’s Day, County of Kaua‘i offices, the Kaua'i Resource Center and Puhi Metals Recycling Center will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2. Other county facilities will be closed on New Year’s Day including: the Kekaha Landfill; Wailua Golf Course; all HI-5 redemption centers; all refuse transfer stations; as well as the Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools. In addition, the Kaua‘i Bus will be running on a reduced schedule on Monday, Jan. 2, and will not be operating on New Year’s Day.

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LĪHU‘E – County officials are encouraging residents to recycle their Christmas trees. “We hope that everyone will take the time to recycle their Christmas trees,” said Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. “It requires little effort, yet the impact on our island is tremendous. If everyone recycles their trees, tons of green waste would be diverted from our landfill, and the compost generated from this can be used to fertilize other trees and plants.”

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WAIMEA – A home in Waimea was gutted by fire on Christmas Day. No one was at home at the time.

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The Kaua‘i County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is asking for the help of the community in locating a fugitive defendant, Scott Ruiz.  read more ...

LĪHU'E –The Kaua'i Police Department is issuing an alert about various scams aimed at taking money from people and is urging residents to be cautious when sending money to unknown individuals. read more ...

LĪHU‘E – County officials announced that more tax relief is now available for eligible homeowners. Prior changes in the Circuit Breaker and Home Exemption programs also resulted in savings to eligible property owners.

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LĪHU'E – As part of an ongoing community outreach effort, Mayor Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. announced the dates for his next round of community meetings to be held in January.
Meetings will be held as follows:
• Thursday, January 5 – Hanapēpē Neighborhood Center
• Wednesday, January 11 – Kapa‘a Neighborhood Center
• Wednesday, January 25 – Kekaha Neighborhood Center
• Thursday, January 26 – Kōloa Neighborhood Center
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LĪHU‘E – The Kekaha Landfill, all refuse transfer stations, all HI-5 redemption centers, Kaua'i Resource Center, Wailua Golf Course, and the Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools will be closed on Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec. 25. County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 along with the Kaua'i Resource Center and Puhi Metals Recycling Center in observance of Christmas Day. In addition, the Kaua‘i Bus will be running on a reduced schedule on Monday, Dec. 26 and will not be operating on Christmas Day.

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HANAPĒPĒ – Green waste is being accepted at the Hanapēpē transfer station once again. The service was temporarily suspended earlier this month due to the facility having reached its permitted capacity for green waste.

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KAPA‘A – A blessing and groundbreaking for the next segment of Ke Ala Hele Makalae, the multi-use path, was held in Kapa‘a this morning at Gore Park near Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital.

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LĪHU'E -- County officials are reminding residents who receive sewer service from the county to apply for the 2012 Sewer Credit Program. Qualified applicants will receive a $20 credit which will be applied to their sewer bill each month, amounting to a savings of $240 for the year.

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The County of Kaua'i Office of the Prosecuting Attorney announces the indictments from the November 2011 Grand Jury Sessions. read more ...

KAPA‘A – Green waste is not being accepted at the Kapa‘a Refuse Transfer Station until further notice due to safety concerns caused by muddy conditions in the drop-off area.
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LĪHU'E – Kaua'i Police Chief Darryl D. Perry, along with the County of Kaua'i Police Commission, recognized three officers for their outstanding service at Friday’s Police Commission meeting held at the Pi‘ikoi Building. read more ...

Ocean Safety officials report that Box Jellyfish have been found at Po'ipū Beach and Salt Pond Beach.
Officials are urging beachgoers to exercise caution and to check with lifeguards before entering the water.
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LĪHU'E -- The Kaua‘i Board of Water Supply this week approved a new rate structure aimed at funding needed upgrades to the island’s water infrastructure. The board also voted to review the rate structure annually for possible deferrals of rate increases.

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LĪHU'E – County officials announced that work crews are in the process of manually re-activating the exterior lights at all county facilities to allow nighttime activities to resume.

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LĪHU'E - Kaua’i Police Chief Darryl D. Perry today announced the appointment of Michael M. Contrades to the position of Deputy Chief of Police.  read more ...

LĪHU‘E – County officials are asking for help from the public with supporting proper use of the Kaua‘i Recycles drop bins. With recent reports of commercial use of the Kaua'i Recycles drop bins, the county has issued a reminder that this program is designed for residential use only.

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KŌLOA – A fire that broke out at Up To Date Cleaners in Kōloa caused nearly $100,000 in damages yesterday afternoon.
No injuries were reported.
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LĪHU'E – County officials today announced plans for the launch of its Road to Recycling 2012 tour bus series as part of the county’s continuing effort to raise awareness about waste diversion on the Garden Isle.

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WAIMEA – The annual Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade is scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 17 at 6 pm. read more ...

KAPA‘A – The Kaua'i Police Activities League (KPAL) will host a strength and conditioning class for teens at the KPAL Youth Center this winter break. read more ...

HANALEI –The Hanalei transfer station is not accepting green waste until further notice due to muddy conditions. The green waste service will resume when conditions improve.

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LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department is reminding residents to follow construction zone speed limits at all times and not only during construction hours. read more ...

KAPA‘A – The Kapa‘a and Waimea swimming pools will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 15 to allow the lifeguards to participate in an island-wide CPR/first aid training. The Kapa‘a swimming pool will also be closed for two Kaua'i Interscholastic Federation (KIF) swim meets on Dec. 17 and Jan. 7. In addition, the Waimea pool will be closed for a KIF meet on Jan. 21.

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LĪHU'E – The Kaua'i Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing California man.
Scott Michael Cullinane, age 41, was last seen at his California residence in April of this year. Cullinane reportedly flew to Kaua'i and has not made contact with his family since. His family reported him missing last month.
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LĪHU'E – The County of Kaua'i’s 2010-2011 Annual Report, which contains detailed information of the activities of the various agencies throughout the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011, is now available on-line at the County of Kaua'i website.

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LĪHU'E – County officials announced that Ben Sullivan has been selected as the county’s new energy coordinator and Public Works employee Brian Inouye’s position has been upgraded to building manager with his duties to include energy related projects.

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WAIMEA – A Waimea family of five was displaced last night after a fire broke out in the back of their single-story home.
No injuries were reported.
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LĪHU‘E – County officials announced that changes in two of the county’s real property tax relief programs – the Circuit Breaker and Home Exemption programs – are now in effect. Additionally, the 2012 Notice of Assessment will be mailed out on or before Feb. 15, one month earlier than in previous years, and the deadline for filing tax appeals has also moved forward by a month going from April 9 to March 10. However, because the tax appeals deadline for next year falls on a Saturday, appeals must be postmarked or hand delivered no later than March 12, 2012 to be valid.

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