Kauai’s Koloa survive
Strong wetland management on Kauai has led to a preserved population of pureblood Koloa maoli ducks, according to new research.
Helen Turner finally gets a studio of her own
Helen Turner usually likes to do her painting outside, plein-air style, with elements at play while she works. But she’s got new digs now, and plenty of room to paint in the studio, now situated in downtown Waimea.
Shoreline creeps closer
KAPAA — Kauai’s multi-use path, Ke Ala Hele Makalae, is being threatened by coastal erosion, triggering community concern and a little government action.
Hawaiian Air strike possible
HONOLULU — Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants voted to strike on Wednesday, making history with 99.9 percent of votes authorizing the strike and 95.1 percent of flight attendants participating.
More dead birds found
MAHA‘ULEPU — Another seven wedge-tailed shearwaters have been found dead along the Maha‘ulepu coast, about a week after 35 birds were killed on the cliffs above Shipwreck Beach.
Water used to run through it
KAPAA — Hike at least three hours upstream and into the interior of Kauai’s east side, and you’ll find yourself at the base of the two-tiered Makaleha Falls.
Better than before
HAENA — Haena State Park played host to the Hawaii House of Representatives finance committee Tuesday morning, the first time members have returned since 2017.
Rainy conditions expected to continue
KAPAA — The Kilohana rain gauge near Hanalei recorded the most rain on Saturday night, during the height of the storm that rocked Kauai with thunder and lightning.
Studies: Pigs good, bad for environment
New research out of the University of Hawaii supports the state’s work to eradicate invasive and prevalent feral pigs, but also shows ways in which watersheds can benefit from the animals.
Birds come and birds go
Look to the skies on Kauai’s North Shore and you could see birds of a different kind of feather, as the endangered Newell’s shearwater fledging season starts to wrap up and the Laysan albatross come back to build their next generation.
Hawaii ‘OK’ in beach report
A new report from the nonprofit Surfrider Foundation gives Hawaii a “C” in coastal management as it relates to climate change.
More money for protection of coral
LIHUE — Hawaii coral reefs are one step closer to receiving nearly $10 million more in federal funding thanks to the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee approval of the Restoring Resilient Reefs Act.
As state clears ditch, traffic backs up
WAILUA — As rush hour dawned Wednesday morning, state Department of Transportation workers fired up chain saws to continue a ditch-clearing project that has been putting a kink in traffic between Lihue and Kapaa.
First flight
Passengers cheered as the first Southwest Airlines flight out of Lihue landed in Honolulu on Sunday morning, marking the beginning of the carrier’s flights to and from Kauai.
Toppled trees upset residents
KEALIA — The county Department of Parks and Recreation is under fire after condoning extensive ironwood tree-clearing along Ke Ala Hele Makalae coastal path between Kealia Beach and Kuna Beach.
Brainstorming renewable energy
LIHUE — Leilani Kass has only missed one of the Blue Planet Foundation’s Hawaii Student Energy Summits on Oahu, and that was the first one in 2014.
Gate closed at Queen’s Bath
The waves are getting bigger and legal access to Queen’s Bath has been closed via a gate that has been up across the trailhead for a year.
Strings, sings and sweet things
Banjos and steel guitars, lei making and Cajun cooking are all on tap in Kokee State Park Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22 to 24, for the third annual Kauai Old Time Gathering.
The Crooked Surf
Relaxed vibes, pristine views and unique cocktails are ready and waiting at The Crooked Surf, one of the newest oceanfront surf bars on Kauai’s Eastside, part of the newly rebranded Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.
Na Wahine Alaka‘i O Kauai honors hard work, inspiration
LIHUE — Dinner, dancing and inspiration will all take center stage at the Kauai Mariott Resort & Beach Club on Friday, Nov. 15, at the 11th annual Na Wahine Alaka‘i O Kauai.