E-Bikes, Keeping It Real 
By Shannon Appelcline, Contributing Writer for Kauaʻi Path

On Feb. 1, two children riding a single e-bike on Kekaha Road were injured in a collision with a pickup truck. Unfortunately, this is a growing trend. E-bikes were the most common cause of injury for children treated by trauma services at the Kapiʻolani Medical Center in Q2 2024. Though they’re a great new way to get around, e-bikes must be ridden with safety in mind. 

Creating a Culture of Safety
By Mike Yamane

E huakaʻi me ka palekana. This Hawaiian phrase translates to, “Travel safely on your journey.”

KIUC’s No. 1 operational priority is safety. While restoring power quickly is the goal, our workers’ safety, safe equipment use and protecting the public come first.