Hawaii’s Marijuana Scene Takes Center Stage At Kauai Conference
Politicians and industry reps attend the event in Poipu, where visitors wonder why the islands haven’t legalized recreational use.
Brittany Lyte: A Mystery Photo Makes Its Way Back Home — 76 Years Later
After the wedding photo was posted on Facebook, a Kauai woman immediately recognized the couple as her grandparents.
Brittany Lyte: How To Be A ‘Morally Conscious’ Tourist
A “voluntourism” enterprise pairs tourists with unique experiences that benefit the local communities on three islands.
Brittany Lyte: Therapy Atop Surfboards On Kauai
Hundreds of volunteers come together once a month to help people with disabilities catch waves in Hanalei Bay.
Kauai Mayor Wants To Be Hawaii’s Lieutenant Governor
Stressing education and family issues, Bernard Carvalho Jr. joins a crowded field of candidates for the state’s No. 2 job.
Kauai Powerlines Are Killing 1,800 Seabirds A Year
An analysis by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service predicts that all colonies of two endangered bird species on the island could vanish as early as 2050.
Mass Stranding Of Whales On Kauai
UPDATED: At least five whales have been found dead and others may have been attacked and killed by sharks or injured on the rocks.
Honolulu Rail Deal Fallout: Neighbor Islands Want A More Open Legislature
County councils say state lawmakers should follow open meeting laws, even though they’re not legally required to.
ACLU Sues To Challenge FDA Limits On Access To Abortion Pill
A Kauai physician says the federal restrictions prevent women on his island from being able to end pregnancies there.
Brittany Lyte: Sustainable Food Movement Flourishes On Kauai’s North Shore
A community garden and incubator lots are just the beginning, say organizers looking to answer “big questions about things like food security.”