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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Congressional Leaders Back Off Missile Defense System
The project received criticism from both the military and residents, but Hawaii’s federal delegation kept advocating for it – until now.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2020
New Report Reveals How The Kauai Police Chief Found Himself In Trouble For Racist Remarks
Chief Todd Raybuck’s misguided attempt to promote a lieutenant to assistant chief led to complaints from other officers and accusations of racism.
Ku'u Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2022
The Kauai Landfill ‘Conundrum’ Could Quickly Become A ‘Public Health Hazard’
The island’s only landfill is filling up fast. But the places available to put a new landfill are severely limited.