Lawsuit Accuses Kauai Chief Judge Of Sexually Harassing His Assistant
The Hawaii Judiciary prohibits unwanted hugging, which the assistant alleges Chief Judge Randal Valenciano did in a “sexualized” manner numerous times.
Hawaii Replaces Maui And Kauai Ambulance Company With One That Has A Questionable Record
Paramedics and EMTs say the Hawaii Department of Health has lowered care standards for Maui and Kauai.
Kauai Utility Cuts Power To Kokee Amid Fire Watch
The member-owned utility announced precautionary measures it would take to reduce the risk of fire.
Polihale Park Is Poised For A $4.3 Million Makeover
The remote park that is the site of Native Hawaiian burials and a popular camping spot has suffered years of neglect.
A ‘Complete Rebuild’ Is Underway For Kauai’s Hobbled Water Utility
The county water department has fallen woefully behind while shuffling through six managers in eight years.
Report: Kauai Backslides In At-Home Disaster Preparedness
A significant number of households have less emergency food and water supplies in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Kauai County May Let The State Manage Haena Beach Park
Riding the success of new state park crowd controls, residents want to extend the parking management system to the nearby county park.
This Revamped State Park On Kauai Is A Case Study For Beating Overtourism, Officials Say
New crowd control and parking enforcement measures at Haena could help bring special places back into balance statewide.
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles Make Landfall On Kauai
The invasive insect has decimated the Pacific’s coconut palm populations. Now it’s been found on Kauai.
Tour Boat Companies Say Bill To Beat Overtourism Would Sink Their Business
State regulators have issued too many commercial permits at some harbors. A plan to take some of them back is drawing controversy.