The Pacific Missile Range Facility closed seven miles of beaches on the westside of Kauai following the Sept. 11 attacks in New York and Washington D.C.

While some access has been restored, it’s trying the patience of locals, Honolulu Weekly reports. 

Following massive turnouts at several community meetings, the Navy reopened one mile of beach in 2003 and another in 2008. It also implemented a recreational pass system that allows daytime access to some popular surf and fishing spots through entry points on the base, provided users pay a $25 fee and undergo a criminal background check with Kauai police. Some 1,000 passes have been issued.

And it’s left people on Kauai wondering what exactly is going on on the beaches. 

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