LIHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a runaway.

Mahina Rivera-Denning was last seen leaving her residence in Kapa‘a on Sunday, Sept. 18.  She has not made contact with her family since and is believed to be on the west side of Kaua'i.

Rivera-Denning, age 13, is five feet two inches tall and weighs roughly 110 pounds. She has brown hair, brown eyes, a thin build and tan complexion.

Rivera-Denning is of Hawaiian descent.

Anyone with information about Rivera-Denning is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 241-1711, the Investigative Services Bureau, 241-1696, or Crime Stoppers, 241-1887.

Check out these photos sent in to us over the weekend!

Mahalo to Chai for snapping these photos of the Kauai sunset and moonrise.

LIHU‘E – The public is invited to share their ideas during community meetings on the six sites recommended for acquisition by the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund Commission in its 2010 annual report to the county.

Commission members are eager to hear the public’s perspective on possible strategies for protection and/or acquisition of these sites that will assist the county with its Open Space Fund planning.

The meetings will be held as follows:

• Tuesday, Oct. 11, 6 to 7:30 pm – Salt Pond Park, main pavilion

Recommendations to be discussed - restoration and expansion of shoreline access from Lāwa‘i Kai to Port Allen and the Salt Pond Beach Park expansion for the protection of the Hanapēpē salt pans, mauka and west and buffer area.