Robust reefs, fewer floods
Kauai’s coral reefs protect the island from about $11 million worth of damages every year, according to a new study released by the U.S. Geological Survey, The Nature Conservancy and the University of California Santa Cruz.
The glyphosate inquiry
For the seventh time in history, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has declared glyphosate unlikely to cause cancer in humans.
Celebrate spring, Hawaiian music, arts at Na Lei Hiwahiwa
HANAMAULU — Celebrate Hawaii with music, language, history and the arts at Kauai Beach Resort on tonight at the 11th annual Na Lei Hiwahiwa, “A Hawaiian Music Celebration of Spring.”
Transient rental bill finds support
LIHUE — Hawaii’s transient accommodations and vacation rentals are drawing national attention from child safety groups.
Project ongoing to clear canal by Lihi Park
KAPAA — Dredging is done at Waika‘ea Canal by Lihi Park, but there are still some telltale signs of work around the canal.
Kuhio Highway won’t reopen until late May
LIHUE — The reopening date for Kuhio Highway on the North Shore set for today has been postponed until the week of May 20.
Reopening delayed?
Rumors are on the rise that Kuhio Highway won’t be opening on Wednesday.
Simply Marvelous
Kauai High school students Brent Torres, William Quetula and Cole Chihara went straight from class to Kukui Grove Cinema on Friday and got a spot in the quickly moving line for the 2:30 showing of “Avengers: Endgame.”
Senator, students talk trash
Kalaheo School fifth-grader Linnea Ellis was stoked to be digging through dozens of green bottle caps in the gym on Thursday.
NTBG Florilegium Society documents collection
KALAHEO — Outside National Tropical Botanical Garden headquarters, the wiliwili trees are in bloom. And on the other side of the full-length windows fronting the trees, artists are creating plants of their own.
‘Hawaii Saves’ gains support, but concerns, too
LIHUE — Kauai legislators are all voicing support for the concepts in the Hawaii Saves Retirement Savings bill that’s awaiting conference committee.
Hawaii makes steps toward carbon offset project
HONOLULU — Hawaii is one step closer to a forest carbon certification which would allow the state to gain some money for the trees growing in Hawaii forests.
PSAs for protection
LIHUE — Hawaii Tourism Authority is partnering with the state Department of Land and Natural Resources on two new projects aimed at wilderness preservation and raising public awareness about respect for the land.
RH38 returns to hospital
LIHUE — Endangered Hawaiian monk seal RH38 is back at the Hawaii Island seal hospital in stable, but critical condition about two years after being released back into the wild.
Pesticide training follows settlement
KILAUEA — Syngenta Seeds LLC is hosting worker protection trainings across Hawaii after reaching a settlement relating to two separate pesticide exposure incidents on Kauai.
Free parking for Hawaii residents
HAENA — Thirty parking spots will be dedicated daily to Hawaii residents at Ha‘ena State Park and according to officials, reservations for Aloha State residents won’t be required.
Legislature passes suicide prevention bills
HONOLULU — Two measures aimed at suicide prevention and raising suicide awareness passed the Legislature on Monday.
North Shore highway, shuttle to open
Officials are finalizing the registration and shuttle system for getting to Ha‘ena State Park and other places on the North Shore.
Tara Dalessi — Talk Story
Manic Mermaid Tara Dalessi is a Kauai-raised seamstress, baker, activist and all-around nature lover who has started sewing Waldorf-style dolls. She picked up the technique in Washington. The dolls are made using European sewing techniques and are meant to spark creativity in children.
A Queen’s Bath dilemma
An ocean-access debate rages again in Princeville, with a committee of concerned residents and the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association uniting to find a safe solution for iconic Queen’s Bath.