Kauai: Lane Resoaks Areas That Were Deluged In April Storm
UPDATED: The Kuhio Highway is closed near Hanalei, where business activity has come to a standstill. Sound familiar?
Kauai: Body Cameras Are Police Officers’ New Best Friends
Garden Isle cops have been wearing cameras since 2016. There was some initial reluctance, but now “it’s part of our uniform.”
Kauai: There May Be No Stopping Derek Kawakami’s Mayoral Campaign
Meanwhile, a political newcomer emerges in the County Council race on a day when some of the island’s few voters were inspiring.
Kawakami, Victorino Leading In Kauai, Maui Mayor Races
Maui’s Victorino and Kauai’s Kawakami lead in the most recent returns for mayor, while dozens of county council seats get fresh blood.
Kauai: No Island Is Immune From The Opioid Scourge
Authorities routinely recover dirty syringes and other big-city drug paraphernalia. All manner of prescription painkillers are turning up.
Holy Mackerel, With No Tourists In Sight The Fish Are Returning To Kauai’s North Shore
Local fishermen say the impact of the April storm on tourism has been a boon to the fish population.
Kauai: A Tiny Company’s Big Battle Over Water Rights
The bottlers have long sought a permit to validate the taking of a small amount of spring water that some customers say has healing qualities.
Kauai: Why Hanalei Has Turned Into A Traffic Nightmare
With the North Shore’s marquee destinations still off-limits to tourists, the small town has become a packed daytime destination.
Kauai: Biggest Local Election In A Generation
New political blood is assured as six candidates seek the mayorship and a whopping field of 24 seek posts on the County Council.
Kauai: Why The Beef Industry Is Rapidly Expanding On The Garden Island
The Hawaii market develops a taste for meat born, raised and slaughtered in the islands, and these ranchers are happy to serve it up.