How to use Kauai’s plants in landscaping
KILAUEA — There’s a new workshop on island for those interested in learning about native plants.
KIUC takes ‘critical step’
LIHUE — Kauai Island Utility Cooperative is moving toward securing a long-term lease for use of two water diversions in the Wailua watershed.
‘Erick’ churns toward Hawaii
LIHUE — Weather experts are telling Hawaii to get prepared as they watch two tropical storms charging toward the Central Pacific.
Spotlight on sharks
LIHUE — Sharks are swimming onto Discovery Channel again, airing a series of shows from Sunday, July 28, through Sunday August, 4.
DOH explains water study, citizens concerned
LIHUE — Some on Kauai are worried that swimmers could still get sick from the water in the Mahaulepu watershed, even though the state said in June the area does “not pose an imminent health threat to swimmers.’
It’s a Garden party — with a twist
Don your decorated hat and wander with a glass of wine through Anaina Hou’s botanical gardens for an evening of music, food and surprises.
Adoptions strong at KHS
PUHI — Adoptions are strong this summer at the Kauai Humane Society, said Executive Director Mirah Horowitz.
Kapaa swimming pool reopens
KAPAA — Dale Ching went swimming at Kapaa pool twice on Tuesday.
Polihale park closed, search on for missing swimmer
POLIHALE — Multiple agencies were searching for a missing Kalaheo man in waters off Polihale State Park on Wednesday. The park was also closed due to reports of sharks in the area.
WASDA conference focuses on ‘Smart’ agriculture
KOLOA — Vincent Kimura says a lack of information in Hawaii is the main roadblock to achieving food sustainability.
Black Pot is back
HANALEI — Black Pot Beach Park welcomed hundreds of visitors at its reopening on Monday.
Lights out? No big deal
Sunday’s islandwide power outage had little impact on most businesses.
A vision to provide energy to a community
They’re looking at a new take on wastewater treatment at the Kilauea Community Agricultural Center, one that would convert sewage into energy for running electric cars.
Illustrating the inner child
Kara Swink has made a creative retreat in her little Kapaa home, an artist’s haven where she can look at the world through whatever color glasses she chooses.
Cannabis conference on the way
Joshua Fukino has been a vocal advocate for medical marijuana since 2015, when he decided to take a risk and start Kauai Kine Media, which hosts the “Daily Toke.”
Kealia Properties submits FEIS
KEALIA — Progress is ongoing for the Kealia Mauka Homesites, as a Final Environmental Impact Statement has been submitted to the state Land Use Commission.
Chlorpyrifos challenges
Citing limited and invalid data, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it wouldn’t bebanning the pesticide chlorpyrifos, which some studies show cause health problems in children.
Feelin’ the heat
While parts of the mainland are bracing for brutal heat waves moving into the weekend,Kauai is looking at regular summer weather with a twist of water vapor.
Weather in a warming world
LIHUE — Keiki with the new Camp Kahili gathered at the Lihue library on Monday evening to hear about hurricanes.
Kauai teacher heading to USA Yoga national championships
LIHUE — Garland Hume doesn’t talk too much about her involvement with USA Yoga and competitions.