Bill aims to mitigate abandoned cars
New legislation that could potentially help mitigate the unsightly, rising issue of abandoned and derelict vehicles on Kauai was recently introduced by Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami.
Researchers discover how to ‘save’ coral reefs
HONOLULU — Scientists learned how to “save” coral reef communities in the Indo-Pacific as part of what’s been deemed the largest study of its kind ever conducted.
Realtors focus on housing ‘crisis’
LIHUE — Traffic has nothing to do with housing, said Paul Brewbaker, principal economist of TZ Economics.
Tensions rise over parking at HBR
LIHUE — When Ian Jung, the lawyer representing the Association of Apartment Owners of Hanalei Bay Resort pulled the microphone away from Jimit Mehta mid-sentence, it became clear that what they were discussing — the number of parking spaces at HBR — was a heated issue.
Limahuli flood recovery is talk topic
Limahuli Garden and Preserve took a beating last year when the historic “rain bomb” exploded in April 2018. The catastrophic event took a particular toll on the North Shore, damaging landscapes and wreaking havoc on the environment and people’s lives.
Kilauea playground dedication is on
Celebrate the grand opening of Anaina Hou Community Park’s new playground today.
Otsuji new to county Board of Review
Katherine Lewi Otsuji was recently appointed as a new member of the Board of Review.
South Shore rezoning bill stalls
A bill that would restore zoning within specific areas of Kalaheo and Koloa has been deferred.
Casual meets contemporary at The Lanai
Casual meets sophistication at The Lanai, a chic Poipu restaurant and bar that emulates the lanai of an elegant plantation home.
Council votes ‘no’ to pension overtime cap
LIHUE — A bill that would have placed a cap on the amount of overtime considered to be “compensation” for pension retirement benefits, won’t be included in the 2020 Hawaii State Association of Counties Legislative Package.
Rezoning the South Shore
LIHUE — A bill to be discussed at today’s county council meeting is essentially restoring the zoning of specific areas on the South Shore back to what it was before. Sounds confusing, and it is.
Council to address ‘pension spiking’
LIHUE — A bill for an act for possible inclusion in the 2020 Hawaii State Association of Counties Legislative Package, proposed by councilmembers Mason Chock and Council Vice Chair Ross Kagawa, is attempting to address pension reform.
Abandoned vehicles on the rise
Abandoned vehicles are on the rise on Kauai.
Roversi named county housing director
Adam Roversi was recently appointed director of the county Housing Agency.
Hundreds turn out for West Kauai plan meeting
The Waimea Theatre was filled to the brim with community members on Thursday. More than 200 people showed up to check out the West Kauai Community Plan’s progress and provide input.
Walking ‘Out of the Darkness’
Sheila Garcia-Louis lost her grandson, Akone Maghanoy, to suicide when he was only 21.
Up in the air
Who is responsible for regulating the number of passenger flights that arrive on the island every day?
Council still seeks an auditor
The Kauai County Council is still seeking qualified candidates for county auditor in the Office of the County Clerk. The council has held several executive sessions of late regarding the position but, according to a recent press release, is continuing with its on-going recruitment for the position.
Rice Street work on line
LIHUE — Drivers might be experiencing some frustration cruising along Rice Street right now but rest assured, it won’t last forever, county officials said. And once the work is complete, which is expected to be around February or March 2020 (weather permitting), they said it will be a much better situation.
Boating amendments proposed
LIHUE — Approximately two dozen people showed up to the public hearing about proposed amendments pertaining to the rules and regulations governing boating activities at county beach parks on Tuesday morning.