Proposed changes to construction and landscaping requirements for new homes have now been deferred three times by a council committee.

Local contractors are putting forward vastly different estimates for how much the bill could increase construction costs. 

The community is being asked to pressure lawmakers to fund the repairs.

Candidates Mel Rapozo and Bernard Carvalho joined us to talk about disaster preparedness, recycling, landfill concerns and more.

Contractor fraud and misconduct can be rampant after storms and fires. Experts share tips for communities in recovery mode.

As the islands brace for yet another hurricane, community members push for better management of albizia and other fast-growing invasive species that break easily.

Requiring hurricane clips to prevent roofs from blowing off and other updates to the building code were hard-fought victories 30 years ago. Some are searching for more safeguards as cleanup continues on the Garden Isle.

Hurricane Lowell has left dozens in need of temporary housing on the North Shore, where at least 1 of every 5 homes is a vacation rental.

Kauaʻi will have to tap its reserve funds to help pay for damages from Lowell as state leaders seek major disaster declarations from the White House.

Natural disasters can be perilous for politicians. In Kauaʻi, Derek Kawakami is using Lowell to his advantage, without making it seem that way.