Tag: Kauai

Washington man, 70, dies after apparent drowning off Kauai

May 29—1/1 Swipe or click to see more STAR-ADVERTISER The Kauai Police Department says a man visiting from out of state has died after he was pulled from waters off Anini Beach Park on Friday. Police have identified the victim as David Kositsky, 70, of Washington state. At about noon Friday, first responders were dispatched […]

Kauai shelter dogs jet to new families courtesy of sponsorship

May 25—1/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY KHS KHS shelter dog Mei Mei says Aloha to customer service representative Natalie before flying to the mainland to join her adoptive family. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY KHS Corn Chowder with Kauai Humane Society customer service representative Natalie. Corn Chowder found a […]

‘Kona low’ system heads to Kauai; Oahu no longer under flood watch

May 17—1/2 Swipe or click to see more JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO@STARADVERTISER.COM A pedestrian walks in the rain along South Beretania Street, on Thursday. The remaining kona low system continues to bring the threat of heavy rains and flooding through this evening. 2/2 Swipe or click to see more COURTESY NOAA/NESDIS/STAR GOES-WEST Areas of moisture […]

DOH seeks plans for Kauai and Maui ambulance services

Apr. 15—The state Department of Health announced Friday a request for proposals for ground ambulance services in Kauai and Maui counties. The state Department of Health announced Friday a request for proposals for ground ambulance services in Kauai and Maui counties. The request by DOH’s Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch replaces the […]

Kauai police investigating burned body as a homicide

Feb. 6—Kauai police have opened a homicide investigation about three weeks after an unidentified body was found in a burned vehicle in Anahola. At about 3 a.m. on Jan. 12, firefighters responded to a report of a vehicle fire at Anahola Beach Park. After the fire was fully extinguished, police discovered a body inside and […]

Kauai police seek public’s help in ID of body found in Kekaha

Dec. 27—The Kauai Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying a body found earlier this month at a makeshift campsite near a surf spot known as “Targets” in Kekaha. Kauai police said officers on Dec. 16 responded to a call for a person found deceased at a campsite in the area under a thick […]