Courtesy: Kauai County/2024
Kawakami’s Spending Plan For Kauai Targets Fire Risk, Housing Affordability
The mayor’s $448.5 million budget proposal marks an almost 13% spending increase from the county’s fiscal 2024 budget.
Courtesy: County of Kauai/2024
Kauai Fire Deals $20 Million Blow To Affordable Housing
The controversial project was nearing completion when it burned down over the weekend.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2024
Kauai Residents Want Next County Budget To Address Housing, Disaster Preparedness, Environment
The public can weigh in on county spending priorities at six listening sessions scheduled islandwide through early March.
Courtesy: Billy DeCosta
Kauai County Councilman Is Put On Leave From State Teaching Job
Billy DeCosta also received a threat this week at his council office, but it’s unclear if there’s any connection.
Screenshot/HPD
Honolulu Police Turn To Popular Content Creator To Help Draw More Recruits
HPD has started a $23,000 collaboration with Kauai comedian Zavier Cummings to produce recruitment videos.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023
Cost Increases And Lawsuits Have Jeopardized West Kauai Energy Project
The local utility co-op says it has halted development of the hydroelectric portion of the project.
Courtesy: Health Department
Kauai Estate To Close 3 Illegal Cesspools
The Kukuiolono Park Trust Estate will also pay a $58,000 penalty to the EPA.
Allan Parachini/Civil Beat/2020
DOH Cancels Upcoming Ambulance Contracts In Kauai And Maui Counties
The state’s current contract will be extended as a new procurement process begins.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Ag Corp. Is Putting Up Remainder Of Its Land For Lease
The corporation said the move signaled a new era of transparency for the agency.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii To Battle Invasive Beetle By Restricting Plant Material Shipments
In addition to the state’s interim rules, drones are being used to drop pesticides.