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Lihue · LihueLIHU‘E — Willy Wonka, Grandpa Joe, Charlie Bucket, the Grandmas, and the cast of “Willy Wonka Jr.” take the stage at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall for just three times, starting Friday.
The Hawai‘i Children’s Theatre Summer Stars presents the cast of 49 young people in “Willy Wonka Jr.” on Friday and Saturday starting at 7 p.m. with a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. The play is based on the book “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Da…See the Story
“Willy Wonka Jr.” takes center stage on Friday
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Lihue · LihueHANALEI — An ongoing slope stabilization project along Kuhio Highway is going to make traversing the area a little more complicated for motorists in the weeks ahead.
The Hawai‘i Department of Transportation HDOT) said there will be nightly full closures of Kuhio Highway between Hanalei Plantation Road and Ohiki Road from Sunday, Aug. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 15. There will be a single lane closure leading up to the full closure of the highway.
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Drain line to be installed on Hanalei Hill
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Lihue · LihueHONOLULU — Nearly 1,000 Unite Here Local 5 union workers picketed in front of major Waikiki hotels Tuesday demanding new contracts that provide “living wages, fair workloads, and proper staffing that ensures quality service.”
The pickets took place at the Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian, Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and Hilton Hawaiian Village, where more than 100 red-shirted workers walked throu…See the Story
Union workers picket Waikiki hotels
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Lihue · LihueHONOLULU — Michael J. Miske Jr., found guilty of racketeering conspiracy, murder, and 11 other felony charges, must forfeit assets totaling more than $20 million, the jury that convicted him determined Wednesday.
Miske was convicted in U.S. District Court before Chief U.S. Judge Derrick Watson last Thursday, and the forfeitures were determined by jurors in the second phase of the trial. Miske is scheduled to be sentenced Nov. 26.
While the total…See the Story
Miske to forfeit more than $20 million in assets
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Hawaii · HawaiiWAIMEA — An investigation into a couple of recent brush fires has led local authorities to suspect arson in both incidents.
The Kaua‘i Fire Department (KFD) said investigators found incendiary devices in the area of the Poki‘i Ridge Fire on Tuesday. The Poki‘i Ridge Fire was first reported on July 18.
“Arson can quickly lead to uncontrollable wildfires, endangering lives, property and the surrounding area,” said KFD Chief Michael Gibson in a sta…See the Story
Arson suspected in two fires on Kaua‘i
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Health · HawaiiLIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) along with the Office of Economic Development (OED) launched a Heat Safety Awareness Campaign, aimed at highlighting the health and well-being of all Hawai‘i residents and its visitors.
Similar to the rest of the planet, Hawai‘i isn’t immune to heat-related health issues. The campaign will run through September, or enough time to ensure people throughout the Hawaiian Island chain are aware of all h…See the Story
Heat safety campaign takes root
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Hawaii · HawaiiKEKAHA — The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) announced on Tuesday the closing of Hunting Unit L until further notice as a precaution due to ongoing wildfire suppression efforts.
DOFAW will monitor developments and provide updates on hunting access as more information from the Kaua‘i Fire Department and other official sources become available.See the Story
Hunting Unit L closed
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Human Trafficking · HawaiiLIHU‘E — Kaua‘i First Lady Monica Kawakami and the Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women (KCSW) unveiled new signage to curb human trafficking and launched a Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign at the Mo‘ikeha Building on Tuesday.
Battling misty sprinkles that served as a natural blessing for the new signs, more than 70 people, including representatives from the Kaua‘i Police Department, the KCSW, the YWCA of Kaua‘i, the Kaua‘i County Council…See the Story
Human trafficking awareness campaign launched on Kaua‘i
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