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Hawaii Senate Confirms New Judges For Kauai, Big Island
Attorney Gregory Meyers’ nomination survived questionable allegations from a Kauai deputy prosecutor.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022
Conservationists Threaten Lawsuit Over Endangered Species Risk At Luxury Condo
The site of a planned luxury condo development may also contain critical habitat for a pair of endangered species: the Kauai cave wolf spider and the Kauai cave amphipod.
Mike Coots/Civil Beat/2018
Kauai State Park Renamed To Debunk False Russian History
The rebranding of a Hawaii State Park comes on the heels of the federal indictment of an accused secret Russian agent who spent years trying stop efforts to rename it.
Fllickr.com/Jay Bergesen/2012
Kauai Residents Unload About Overtourism At DOT Meeting
State transportation officials had a hard time winning over the north shore residents despite proposals for eight projects.
Courtesy: Kauai Sea Farm/2022
Can An Ancient Hawaiian Fishpond Turn A Profit?
The owners of a recently restored Kauai fishpond are setting out to prove that this cultural resource can also be a money-maker.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2022
Endangered Blind Spiders And Ancient Burials Spur Angst Over Luxury Condo Project
No one knows for certain what lies underground at a vacant parcel that’s being developed on Kauai.
Courtesy: Surfrider Foundation
These 3 Hawaii Beaches Have Chronic Pollution Problems
Surfrider Foundation shares its top 10 list of popular U.S. beaches that fail to meet health standards for recreational users.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2021
Expansion Plan For Lihue Airport Is Riling Residents Already Tired Of Over-Tourism
The governor said it’s unfortunate that the consultants hired by the state Department of Transportation may be “tone deaf” to the community’s concerns.
Hawaii News Now
Retaliation Accusations Could Sink Biden’s Nominee For US Marshal In Hawaii
Michael Contrades was a defendant in a federal lawsuit that settled for $1.8 million and included a provision that he stay away from the Kauai Police Department until his alleged victim no longer worked there.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Ex-Kauai Councilman Sentenced To 20 Years For Leading Meth Ring
Arthur Brun was a sitting Kauai County Council member when he led a methamphetamine ring supplied by an infamous prison gang.