DLNR announces special hunting period in Kaua‘i’s Honopu Valley
HONOPU VALLEY — The Department of Land and Natural Resources has announced a special three-month hunting period in the upper Honopu Valley to clear out invasive ungulates, or nonnative hoofed animals, that cause damage to native plants and wildlife.
High levels of fecal bacteria found in Kaua‘i streams, surfs
That’s not a chocolate bar in the water.
Recreational pot bill moves through Hawai‘i Senate
Is it high time for legal pot in Hawai‘i?
Anahola students call for statewide Hawaiian Honeycreeper Day
ANAHOLA — A class of fourth grade students in Anahola are campaigning for members of Hawai‘i’s Legislature to create a statewide day recognizing and celebrating Hawai‘i’s threatened and endangered honeycreepers.
Hanapepe’s Aloha Theatre to be restored as multi-use boutique hotel
A landmark of Hanapepe’s history is getting new life under a $4 million restoration plan that will see Kaua‘i’s biggest little town gain multiple new businesses and a 16-room boutique hotel.
‘Clean elections’ bill gains traction in Hawai‘i
HONOLULU — Legislation that would radically reshape how state and local elections are funded cleared a critical hurdle last week, as the state Senate Judiciary Committee expressed unanimous support for the proposal.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay set to open Wednesday
PRINCEVILLE — After nearly three years of renovations, the former St. Regis Princeville Resort is reopening under a new luxury hotel brand focused on sustainability and local ties.
Kaua‘i community groups sue DLNR over West Kaua‘i Energy Project
LIHU‘E — Two Kaua‘i community organizations are suing the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, claiming the department failed to sufficiently examine the environmental impact of a proposed Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative energy project.
Bill creating cesspool conversion tax credits for Hawai‘i residents moves forward
LIHU‘E — Legislation offering tax credits for Hawai‘i homeowners modifying their cesspools passed a significant hurdle last week, as two committees expressed unanimous support.
Marine debris likely a contributing cause in Kaua‘i sperm whale death
Following a 15-hour long examination of the 60-ton sperm whale that washed up on the reef fronting Lydgate Park Friday, researchers believe ingestion of artificial marine debris contributed to its death.
Hawai‘i Environmental Legislative Caucus introduces visitor ‘green fee’ bill
LIHU‘E — The state Legislature’s Environmental Legislative Caucus has introduced a bill that could create more than $400 million in annual funds for environmental protections by charging visitors entrance fees for visiting certain state recreational sites.
Department of Defense awards Hawai‘i $7.1M to combat invasive species
The U.S. Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Integration Program (REPI) is awarding Hawai‘i more than $7.1 million to tackle invasive species and recover native plants and wildlife across the island chain.
DLNR to commission 42 new officers in Hawai‘i, nearly doubling staff on Kaua‘i
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement will add 42 recruits to its ranks in March, increasing the division’s staff by 50 percent and nearly doubling its presence on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i Island Energy Cooperative unveils habitat conservation plan
The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative has released a nearly $265 million Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) entailing a 50-year strategy to minimize its impact on threatened wildlife.
Kaua‘i police teaches kupuna to avoid digital scams
Kaua‘i Police Department white collar detective Michael Nii met with retired members of the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association Wednesday to discuss digital scams, how to prevent becoming a victim, and what to do in the event of a scam.
Hawai‘i kupuna watchdog head says program in need of expansion
For some of Hawai‘i’s most vulnerable kupuna, a little-known government position known as the Long-Term Care Ombudsman can mean the difference between torment and safety.
12-year-old bicyclist hospitalized, woman arrested in Anahola traffic collision
An Anahola woman faces multiple charges after police say she struck a 12-year-old boy riding his bike with her SUV in Anahola Saturday afternoon, hospitalizing him in serious condition.
Hawai‘i Sen. Gabbard to push for Green Amendment
State Sen. Mike Gabbard announced plans to introduce a proposed constitutional amendment that would add environmental rights to the state’s Bill of Rights this legislative session beginning Wednesday.