The ability of fire departments to muster extra help during major wildfires is a critical issue for the state as it grapples with how to prevent another disaster like Lahaina. 

The public health threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic forced the theater to go dark in 2020. Major repairs prolonged the closure.

Chief Todd Raybuck was suspended for creating a hostile work environment but an investigation found his hiring practices had been fair.

Matthew Ornellas had scaled the community correctional center’s outer perimeter fence.

The Department of Education has been planning to build a “mega kitchen” that would eventually go to the Agribusiness Development Corp. But it has yet to pay the security deposit.

The mayor’s $448.5 million budget proposal marks an almost 13% spending increase from the county’s fiscal 2024 budget.

The controversial project was nearing completion when it burned down over the weekend.

The public can weigh in on county spending priorities at six listening sessions scheduled islandwide through early March.

Billy DeCosta also received a threat this week at his council office, but it’s unclear if there’s any connection.

HPD has started a $23,000 collaboration with Kauai comedian Zavier Cummings to produce recruitment videos.