LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i residents, some in favor of a makai alignment for the Wailua segment of the multi-use path and some strongly opposed, piled into the War Memorial Convention Hall Monday night to tell Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. their thoughts on his recent announcement to keep the boardwalk on the sand. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — A northwestern swell continued to produce huge surf Tuesday, later becoming “lumpy and disorganized” but still dangerous, a county lifeguard said. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — Despite pleas from Hawaiian cultural practitioners, the county Planning Commission said Tuesday that North Shore landowner Joseph Brescia has complied with permit conditions for his controversial single-family home at Naue. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — Federal officials Tuesday announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the successful arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal on a Kaumakani beach last spring. Full Story »
Editor’s note: From now through Dec. 24, The Garden Island will share stories of families who could use a little holiday cheer along with an appeal for monetary donations of any size. Funds raised will be distributed to needy families by Zonta Club members, who purchase gift certificates at appropriate businesses to help make these simple wishes come true. Because of logistical limitations, only ... Full Story »
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative announced that the Local 1260 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, representing 97 KIUC employees, ratified a new contract with the co-op Tuesday. Full Story »
The KEO Mana‘olana Emergency Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing Program, located on 2808 Wehe Road, is getting ready to give back to the community this holiday season, according to a news release. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — There will be no December meeting of the Kaua‘i/Ni‘ihau Island Burial Council, state officials said Tuesday. Full Story »
‘Tis the month before Christmas and all through the hale, Full Story »
LIHU‘E — Shattered Dreams, a school-based alcohol prevention program that aims to raise awareness of the consequences of underage drinking through dramatization, is getting a boost from Kaua‘i’s emergency responders. Full Story »
The Garden Island corrects errors of fact in news stories. If you notice an error, please contact us at one of the numbers listed in the staff box below. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — The northern shores of all Hawaiian islands remain under a high surf warning that has been extended through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — There were tears shed on two sides of the courtroom Monday morning as Micah Makana Moke was found guilty of first-degree negligent homicide. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — With the county Board of Ethics set to meet Thursday for the final time in 2009, the ongoing struggle to define and enforce the controversial Charter section that bars county officials from appearing on behalf of private interests before other county agencies continues unabated. Full Story »
PO‘IPU — Two more weekends remain for crafters to take advantage of holiday shoppers. Full Story »
KIPU — A 48-year-old male visitor from Apple Valley, Calif., drowned Sunday afternoon at Kipu Falls, a county news release states. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative and Local 1260 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers reached a “tentative” contract agreement Sunday evening, according to KIUC spokeswoman Anne Barnes. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — Residents are entitled to two free canvas reusable shopping bags until the supply runs out, said Allison Fraley, the county’s Solid Waste program coordinator. Full Story »
LIHU‘E — Lihu‘e Business Association members took a stroll down memory lane last week during their final meeting of the year at Duke’s Canoe Club in Kalapaki. Full Story »
The state Department of Human Services is working to ensure that child care subsidies for needy families can continue. Unless DHS takes immediate action, there will be no child care subsidy funds available to assist needy families from March through June. We are acting now to avert this crisis. Full Story »
“The little kids doing the hula.” Dan Tamkin, Los Angeles, Calif. “I liked the floats with all the lights.” Full Story »
For the past seven years, it has been my honor and privilege to serve as Governor of our great State of Hawai‘i. I am truly grateful for the strong support my Administration has received from people throughout our state since December 2002. Full Story »
In handwriting you are telling your life story — how you are viewing your past, what qualities you have developed, through what lens you are seeing yourself and others, and how confident you feel in directing your life. Full Story »
The Sunrise Club plays at 9 a.m. every Thursday (open game) at the Community Building in Princeville. The club welcomes North Shore visitors and part-time vacationers. Full Story »
The Kaua‘i Humane Society will offer a new Junior Volunteer Critter Club the first Saturday of every month beginning Jan. 2 and running through June 5. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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