A Sweeping Plan To Reinvent Kauai’s Oldest Hospital Is ‘Getting Close To The Vision’
The projected $400 million project on the 34-acre property would upgrade the medical facility while creating a civic hub around schools, public safety and affordable housing.
Opponents Of West Kauai Energy Project Want More Environmental Scrutiny
The solar-charged hydro power concept would be the first of its kind in the world.
Doctors Want To Maximize The Potential Of Anti-Addiction Medication For Kauai Inmates
Overcoming the urge to return to heroin or other opioids upon release is only part of the problem. Many encounter a life outside without basic resources.
Drug Overdoses Are On The Rise On Kauai. Meth Is Still The Main Reason
Although some antidotes like Narcan can help prevent opioid deaths, meth is still the leading cause of drug overdose overall in Hawaii.
Kauai Council Passes Tax Break For Niihau, The ‘Forbidden’ Private Isle
Council members considered the landowner’s scant use of county services and commitment to preserving Hawaiian language and culture.
Kauai Fishermen Bring Deep-Sea Shrimp Back To The Dinner Table
The once popular seafood became somewhat of a delicacy over the years, but some consumers are now getting a fresh taste.
A Series Of Snafus Has Left Kauai’s Premier Concert Venue Dark
The prolonged closure leaves the island with few alternatives, but fixes may be completed next year.
Big Spending By Carpenters Super PAC Could Shift The Balance Of Maui’s Council
The super PAC Be Change Now saw six of its seven county candidates win office in November.
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Challenging Kauai’s Termination Of Youth Drug Treatment Contract
The plaintiff had skipped out on a series of court dates, leading its attorney to withdraw from the case.
Land Donor Takes Back Kauai’s Unopened Youth Drug Treatment Center
New private ownership could prove more nimble than government. But old business model troubles persist.