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Kauaʻi residents provide ideas for improving tourism while balancing locals quality of life
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority invited Garden Isle residents to shape Kauaʻi’s tourism future through a two-day community input session focused on balancing tourism benefits with resident needs.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife seeks feedback on long-term conservation plan for Kauaʻi
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is calling on Kauaʻi residents to voice their opinions on a comprehensive 50-year conservation strategy designed by Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative to protect endangered species
Kaua’i volunteers mobilize for 40th Annual International Coastal Cleanup
The Ocean Conservancy leads this global initiative to clean the oceans, with the Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter focusing on Nukuʻoliʻi Beach.
Healthy coconut trees cut down on Kalalau Trail; state staff reprimanded for not protecting natural resources
“Our mission is to protect and share Hawaiʻi’s natural and cultural resources, and this was a failure in that regard,” said Alan B. Carpenter, state parks assistant administrator at the Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources.
KPD provides alternative contact numbers amid technical issue
Law enforcement assures the public that the issue is being handled and will provide updates as soon as more information is available.
Update: coastal flooding statement canceled for Kaua’i
The National Weather Service has lifted the coastal flooding statement for Hawaii, initially issued last week, as Sunday afternoon tides peaked.
Visitor rescued off Kalalau Trail after suffering apparent ankle injury
The Kaua’i Fire Department responded to a call regarding a distressed Illinois visitor on the Kalalau Trail.
Community input sought to improve draft of climate action plan for Hawaiʻi
The Climate Action Pathways first draft was developed based on community feedback gathered at more than 80 public events throughout Hawaiʻi.
Statewide tsunami siren drill conducted following recent warning
The Hā’ena Beach Park Siren Tower, one of 55 siren towers on the Garden Isle, is scheduled for testing on Friday after Tuesday’s tsunami warning.
Family of murdered Amber Jackson renew call for answers on 15th anniversary of her death
15 years since Amber Jackson’s murder on Kaua’i, no arrests nor convictions have been made. Friends and family appeal to the public to come forward with information
Final workshop for Waimea 400 housing project scheduled this week
The Waimea 400 Master Plan lays out a conceptual design and preferred uses of 417 acres in Waimea acquired in 2019 by Kaua‘i County. Affordable housing is proposed to comprise roughly 60 acres just west of Waimea Sunset subdivision. The final community workshop is Wednesday.
Schatz statewide telephone town hall slated for May 8
The Hawai‘i Democrat will give constituents an update about his work in the U.S. Senate, take questions and also hear concerns. The meeting is at noon, but those who plan to attend need to sign up online to get a call to join the conversation.
Community invited to give feedback on draft Kauaʻi Climate Adaptation and Action Plan
The plan outlines 79 strategies to prepare for climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Several open houses are scheduled in May.
Swim at your own risk: How EPA cuts could turn beach days into sick days
Significant loss in staff and subsequent budget cuts would cripple the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to enforce the Clean Water Act and other critical environmental regulations.
Service status of Kauaʻi refuse transfer stations
The County of Kauaʻi Public Information Office released the following update on the current status of Kauaʻi’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 5:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22: Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station (NEW UPDATE)5-3751 Kuhio Hwy, PrincevilleOpen 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Green waste is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Current […]
Kauaʻi Police Department celebrates appointment of Deputy Chief Mark Ozaki
The department announced the official appointment of Ozaki last week.
Update: Salt Pond Beach reopens following water main break
A water main break was reported Sunday morning.
Kapaʻa bike path inducted into Rails to Trails Hall of Fame; former mayor Maryanne Kusaka recognized for vision
The Rails to Trails Conservancy celebrated Ke Ala Hele Makālae as one of the top trails in the United States, noting its contribution to health, mobility, and the quality of life for Kaua‘i residents and visitors alike.
Kauaʻi County Council hears update on Ready Keiki preschool initiative
A total of 55 new preschool classrooms across the state have opened through the initiative, with three of them being on Kaua’i.
Planning Commission approves Coco Palms annual status report amid foreclosure lawsuit
The Utah developer rebuilding the destroyed Coco Palms Resort showed the Planning Commission enough progress on the 29 conditions of its zoning and variance permits to enable it to continue the controversial project.
