The County Council chairman has raised more than his colleagues, including a former two-term mayor.

The Garden Isle has a higher wildfire risk than most counties in the country.

Recognizing that some areas can be easily isolated during natural disasters, several towns have their own response and recovery plans.

After decades of being dominated by large seed operations, the state Agribusiness Development Corp.’s Kekaha lands are slowly moving towards increased local food production.

Kauaʻi’s council members face daunting infrastructure needs, a shortage of workforce housing and declining visitor numbers on the island.

“We should prioritize the highest-risk cesspools using factors such as proximity to waterways, directing larger incentives toward those properties.”

“We need to invest in curbside pickup to improve the separation of garbage before it hits the landfills.”

“We will be unable to tackle other key issues like housing without infrastructure.”

“Waste-to-energy and a materials recovery facility may be part of the future, but they will not replace the current capacity threat.”

“Carve out 10-acre orchard plots to support all sorts of fruits that can thrive in the tropics.”