#Hurricane Iniki
It’s officially hurricane season; Kaua‘i Emergency Management reminds residents to be prepared
“During a tropical cyclone, being prepared is vital for you and your family. … Even though this year’s forecast suggests a near to below average season, it remains essential to prepare your emergency kits as soon as possible.” — Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator Elton Ushio
Rock music’s Michele Rundgren is selling Tiki ‘Iniki – the only tiki bar on Kaua‘i
Michele and her husband, rock star Todd Rundgren, opened Tiki ‘Iniki on the North Shore of the Garden Isle in 2013.
Community petition to revoke permits is denied as Coco Palms rebuild continues
The planning commission’s decision comes amid developer Reef Capital Partner’s announcement that they have reached key milestones in the demolition process, and that construction crews are actively working to complete the once-renowned Coco Palms Resort in 2026.
The Nature Conservancy unveils expanded insurance policy for Hawai‘i coral reefs
The Nature Conservancy first purchased statewide coral reef insurance in 2022. The new policy doubles the area covered – as well as the minimum payout following a damaging hurricane or tropical storm.
Kīlauea sounds off concerns at latest public meeting in run-up to county budget season
The Kaua‘i County Council wants its island communities to tell them what needs to be addressed in the coming fiscal year.
Kaua‘i supports disaster-proof domes at debut public meeting; organizers want concept to go statewide and beyond
The proposed Kaua‘i Resilience Center addresses what organizers say is a dire lack of emergency infrastructure.
Kapa‘a community celebrates $750K renovation of Boys & Girls clubhouse
The building serves 100 keiki and provides a safe place to go after school with meals they can count on, caring mentors who believe in them and meaningful life experiences empowering them to discover their great futures.
‘Jurassic Park’ roared onto screens 30 years ago; Kaua‘i locals, tourists still get chills
Thirty years after “Jurassic Park” first roared into movie theaters, Kaua‘i film professionals continue to remember the film with love. And so do tourists, who flock to the Garden Isle to visit the locations of their favorite movie moments.
Hawaiian Word of the Day for Feb. 10: Māla
In Hawaiian, a food garden is a māla ʻai (ʻai means food) and a flower garden is a māla pua (pua means flower).
Kaua‘i planning director ‘shocked’ by Coco Palms resort revelations
Kaua’i County Planning Director Kaʻāina Hull vented during a meeting that saw developers and opponents of a new hotel address the Kaua‘i Planning Commission.
Watch: Kauaʻi Remembers ʻIniki 30 Years Later
Thirty years ago today, Hurricane ʻIniki made landfall on the island of Kauaʻi as a Category 4 hurricane.
Outlook Is For 2-4 Tropical Cyclones During 2022 Hurricane Season
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Iniki making landfall on Kaua‘i as a major hurricane, devastating the Garden Isle. And while the outlook for the 2022 hurricane season in the Central Pacific, which begins June 1, is for below average tropical cyclone activity, officials warn it only takes one hurricane or tropical storm to cause a tremendous amount of damage.
