U.S. Senate passes ‘Save Our Seas 2.0’
LIHUE — The United States Senate unanimously passed an act that will help coastal cleanup efforts and waste management, aiming to reduce the amount of marine debris collecting on American shores.
Ban proposed on ‘forever chemicals’
LIHUE — Kauai doesn’t test drinking water for a class of chemicals being targeted for manufacturing bans by some members of the United States Congress.
Erosion worries rising
KAPAA — A foundation left over from a 2017 project to remove the Kapaa Beach Park pavilion is now cracked in half and falling into the surf after weekend waves and weather caused damage on the east side.
A life of learning – and sharing
Helen Cox might be done as chancellor of Kauai Community College, but she’s still going to be around to lend a hand around campus.
Shelter sees more surrenders, adoptions
Three month-old Kura was curled up in the arms of Kauai Humane Society animal programs manager Alex Taogoshi on Friday morning, and not interested in joining the rest of the dogs leaving for a day of field trips.
Climate Crew accepting applications
LIHUE — High school students interested in climate science have a chance to join a six-month program in March that focuses on the latest technology, data and strategies to adjust to climate change.
Accident, tree-trimming backs up Westside traffic
WAIMEA — An accident, combined with an unexpected tree-trimming project, backed up traffic for miles on the Westside Wednesday morning.
Pushing to halt all aquarium fishing
LIHUE — Some conservation groups and Native Hawaiians are concerned the state isn’t following court orders for the environmental review of aquarium fishing and permit issuance in Hawaii.
Cat kills Hawaiian petrel
LIHUE — A cat has been terrorizing Hawaiian petrel burrows in the mountains of the Hono NaPali Natural Area Reserve, and its latest kill was a chick involved in a scientific tracking project.
‘io taken off the federal endangered list
HONOLULU — The ‘io, or Hawaiian hawk, has officially been removed from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife.
Plant protection
LIHUE — Rare plant protection is up for debate at the U.S. Senate, thanks to Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and a team of other legislators that have introduced the Extinction Prevention Act.
Forums target climate change
The National Tropical Botanical Garden is holding another series of forums on climate change, starting in February, entitled “Climate Crisis 2020.”
‘Chipper’ or bust
Chipper Wichman sat in the Botanical Research Center at National Tropical Botanical Garden headquarters on a sunny Thursday morning, looking at a version of himself he’s never seen before.
Forest fundraiser
Start off the new year supporting healthy forests at the Kekaha Harbor House with dinner and Westside hospitality at the fourth annual Ho‘omalu.
Drones documenting wreckage
Investigators aren’t going to physically set foot on the crash site of the tour helicopter that collided with a ridge on Kauai in December, killing all seven aboard.
Family led active lifestyle, traveled often
County of Kauai on Tuesday named the remaining victims in the Dec. 26 Koke’e helicopter crash. Those in the Safari tour helicopter include 69-year-old Paul Matero of Wailua and two of the passengers were 47-year-old Amy Gannon and 13-year-old Jocelyn Gannon of Madison, Wisconsin.
Crash ended in flames; remaining victims identified
LIHUE — Investigators say the helicopter that crashed into Kauai mountains last week burst into flames after hitting a cliff at about 2,900 feet, killing all seven people in the chopper.
Feds: Crash investigation ‘challenging’
LIHUE — Four investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board have landed on Kauai, taking over the investigation into Thursday’s helicopter crash that killed seven people.
Saving koi
Twenty koi are adjusting to their new home at The Point at Poipu resort, refugees from a pond off of the Wailua Reservoir that’s scheduled to run dry at the end of the year.
Scientists ask fishermen for small pieces of their catches
LIHUE — Scientists studying the feeding patterns of Hawaii whales and dolphins are asking for help collecting samples from the fishing community.