Nation looks at chlorpyrifos ban
Talk of support of a nationwide ban on the pesticide chlorpyrifos can be traced to Kauai County living rooms.
Two nene found dead in Princeville
The government shutdown is slowing the investigation into the deaths of two nene chicks in Princeville, as necropsy on the animals is the U.S. Geological Survey’s responsibility.
The Spot has a new spot
Just shy of two years after opening The Spot in Kapaa, Nani Lane and Ellie Marcus have opened the doors on their second location in the Princeville Shopping Center.
For the fun of it
It’s all about having a good time. It’s a place for women to gather, to play and to connect, a place for support and a place to show off silly extravagance. It’s The Red Hat Society, and a group of ladies is working to bring it back to Kauai.
Gabbard, Hirono clash
While media surrounding Hawaii’s U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s Tuesday opinion piece in The Hill points to a clash between Gabbard and U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Gabbard’s office says the two are still working together.
Kilauea refuge reopens
Though the government shutdown is still ongoing, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decided to return staff to wildlife refuges across the country to ensure access. Among them is Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge.
PMRF’s ‘egg-cellent’ adventure
Knee-deep in keawe and spiders, about 15 sailors at the Pacific Missile Range Facility were on the hunt for albatross nests Wednesday morning, under the guidance of the base’s natural resource team and members of federal and state wildlife and land management agencies.
Rapid ohia death arrives, but no mongoose
Rapid response efforts for coqui frogs and rapid ohia death will remain top of mind in 2019 for Kauai Invasive Species Project, which just released its 2018 End of Year Update.
Kohola Leo to honor arrival of whales
Kohola Leo is again “Welcoming the Whales” at Kealia Bluff on Saturday in a ceremony that combines music, poetry and stories along the breezy Kealia cliffs overlooking the ocean.
Living among albatross
Albatrosses KP 933 and KP 944 were born and raised on neighboring lawns in a sunny Princeville neighborhood fronting the Pacific Ocean, and both fledged in 2005.
Giving trees, planting seeds
As Hawaii looks at ways to become more self-sufficient in food production, people on Kauai are planting seeds that will feed the community decades down the road.
Let’s play
Anaina Hou Community Park’s new playground is open for business and already popular with local families, according to organizers. And they’re waiting on just a few more details before commemorating the playground with a grand opening ceremony sometime in late January or early February.
Dairy decision closer
Ulupono Initiative representatives said at the end of the 2018 they’re reconsidering the plan for a dairy on Kauai, but that’s about all they’re saying when it comes to the ongoing project of installing a dairy at Mahaulepu.
SUV left behind — in the ocean
A vehicle with shattered windows and no tires was reported Friday on the beach behind Wailua Golf Course and was removed by the county the same day.
Wichman steps down as NTBG director
Chipper Wichman, who has served as a backbone for the National Tropical Botanical Garden for 15 years, is turning over the position of chief executive officer and director to someone else.
Kahiliholo Road work on schedule
Recent rains didn’t damage or delay the rebuilding project on Kahiliholo Road and the project is on schedule, according to county officials.
13 pigs, zero people
State officials are gearing up to extend trial pig hunting on Nounou Mountain (Sleeping Giant) after a six-month trial hunt yielded 13 harvests, and more archers are signing up.
Navy plan up for review
Though the U.S. Navy recently announced it was moving forward with testing and training in the Hawaii-Southern California training area, the public still has a chance to weigh in on some other pending training.
Talk Story with Daniel Hamada
Longtime principal of Kapaa High School Daniel Hamada hung up his hat Friday, retiring from education and leaving his position to his vice principal, Tommy John Cox.
Many animals, too few people
Though it was raining Friday and she was far from home, Oregon visitor Stacey Whittemore found a way to lift her spirits and serve the Kauai community at the same time.