Annual ahi-tagging ‘mission’ begins
Local fishermen did not drop $16,000 of equipment into the Pacific Wednesday morning.
4th COVID-19-related death in 4 weeks
LIHU‘E — Four COVID-related deaths have occurred in the past four weeks, despite a declining local case rate.
Making progress in Kaua‘i Destination Management Action Plan goals
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau is assessing efforts to alter the local tourism industry following the recent publication of the Kaua‘i Destination Management Action Plan Phase 1 Report.
Ask-a-Lawyer Booth coming to farmers’ market
PUHI — Grove Farm Market (also known as the Puhi farmers’ market) will host a new booth this Saturday in between the food trucks and tables laden with produce and handmade goods.
Biologist uses radar to monitor ‘a‘o and ua‘u populations
Purple dots can be insects, parakeets, planes or cars. But the important ones are endangered Kaua‘i seabirds returning to land after a day at sea.
Candidates finalized for national, state seats, OHA
Nicole Gi of Kaua‘i is among 15 candidates seeking Kai Kahele’s two-year seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, as Kahele pursues the Hawai‘i governorship in the 2022 election.
Kaua‘i surfers ride for world championship team
Two teenage surfers have brought gold to the Garden Isle.
Koloa site of cesspool scrap
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an $18,000 settlement with a South Shore business after federal officials identified a large-capacity cesspool at Koloa Self Storage on Waikomo Road.
Thirty Kauaians seek county, state office
The 2022 election season is underway.
Nonprofit: Cinderella toilets could get to bottom of cesspool crisis
Eastside homeowners Dr. Robert and Magenta Zelkovsky are making history, one trip to the bathroom at a time.
Researchers’ radar truck on the road
Endangered-seabird researchers are parked along Kaua‘i roads now through mid-July as they continue a decades-old data-collection project using radar.
Blasts spark ‘Save Koloa’ march at luxury condo development
More than 150 activists from throughout the state gathered last week in the latest and largest protest against a planned luxury condominium complex.
3rd COVID death in 3 months
Kaua‘i County has recorded its third COVID-19-related death in as many months.
Mother continues son’s mission of delivering meals
KAPA‘A — Sova Lucidarme-Musika understood food’s role in fostering community.
Ha‘ena, Black Pot still closed to camping
HANALEI — Kaua‘i County officials have suspended permitted camping at Ha‘ena Beach Park and Black Pot Beach Park indefinitely.
Grant recipients want to restore Kaua‘i, mauka to makai
KALAHEO — Two South Shore groups are using recently acquired Kaua‘i County Innovation Grants to restore the island, both mauka and makai.
Kauaʻi COVID cases dip slightly; test positivity rate rises
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i County’s COVID-19 case count remains elevated, but down from last week’s seven-day average.
North Shore hui celebrates end of four-year journey with new law
WAIPA — North Shore taro farmers are celebrating a hard-earned victory, years after catastrophic flooding and subsequent legal hurdles upset their way of life.
Boulders block beach-goers near Burns Field
HANAPEPE — State Department of Transportation personnel have blocked vehicle access to the perimeter road at Port Allen Airport (also known as Burns Field), upsetting residents who recreate on the facility’s makai side.
Opposition to airport master plan takes off
LIHU‘E — The new Lihu‘e Airport Master Plan appears set for a rocky landing, as public opposition mounts against the long-term development strategy.