Construction nearly finished at Lihue Airport site
LIHUE, Hawaii - An erosion control project in Lihue is nearing completion after it was stalled for more than a year because a bird nesting colony was discovered.
View ArticleDrought continues on Kauai
LIHUE, Hawaii - Scientists say Kauai's drought is expected to worsen in some areas while improving in others.
View ArticleNOAA reviewing responses to humpback sanctuary expansion
LIHUE, Hawaii - Federal officials are sifting through more than 3,000 written testimonies about a proposal to expand the boundaries of a sanctuary for humpback whales in Hawaii waters.
View ArticleBats, birds delay removal of invasive albizia trees
LIHUE, Hawaii - A $3.5 million project that would remove albizia trees along Kuhio Highway has been delayed until next year to protect endangered Hawaiian species.
View ArticleFirefighters extinguish 600-acre brush fire on Kauai
LIHUE, Hawaii - Kauai firefighters have extinguished a large brush fire in Kaumakani.
View ArticleKauai residents debate hiker rescue bill
LIHUE, Hawaii - Hikers who ignore safety warning signs may have to pay the costs associated with their rescue under a new measure.
View ArticleEmployees fired after speaking about problems at shelter
LIHUE, Hawaii - Two managers at Kauai Humane Society have been fired after speaking out about problems at the organization, including euthanasia rates higher than those publically reported.
View ArticleAudit reveals Kauai County hiring practices lacking
LIHUE, Hawaii - An audit of Kauai County's Department of Human Resources found flaws within the agency's hiring practices.
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Iloreta duo plan to run tandem races for cerebral palsy
LIHUE, Hawaii - It's a little unsettling now that the plan is in place.
View ArticleNilo Badua declared winner of Kauai mai tai challenge
LIHUE, Hawaii - Months of competition between local bartenders came to an end when Nilo Badua was declared the first-place winner of the Kauai Mai Tai Bartender's Challenge.
View ArticleAudit: Kauai County overpaying some employees, losing $1,400
LIHUE, Hawaii - An audit of Kauai County's payroll system found overpayments of employees that are losing the about $1,400.
View ArticleBrush fire burns 40 acres behind Lihue Airport
LIHUE, Hawaii - A brush fire burned 40 acres behind the Lihue Airport after an all-day blaze.
View ArticleKauai police crack down on drivers using cellphones
LIHUE, Hawaii - Kauai police say they have issued 539 tickets to people using cellphones while driving, an offense that can come with a pricey $300 fine for first-time law-breakers.
View ArticleBeekeeper ordered to pay bills for neighbor who was stung
LIHUE, Hawaii - A beekeeper was ordered Monday to pay a hospital bill for his neighbor after the man, who is allergic to bees, was stung.
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Zumba a step toward helping
LIHUE, Hawaii - Nicole Morris said getting certified in Zumba instruction is in line with her plans for her future of helping the elderly and young people with special needs.
View ArticleLocal actress lands spot on 'Hawaii Five-O'
LIHUE, Hawaii - A local actress and owner of a popular yoga studio in Kapaa has landed a guest spot on the CBS police drama "Hawaii Five-O."
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Hundreds gather on Kauai for Pilgrimage of Compassion
LIHUE, Hawaii - Larry Paille was overwhelmed with peace and love as he journeyed along the Trail of the 88 Shrines.
View ArticleKauai brush fire 1 of 70 suspicious blazes this year
LIHUE, Hawaii - A brush fire that forced the closure of a highway on the island of Kauai is one of about 70 suspicious blazes on the island this year.
View ArticleKauai stakeholders to apply for medical marijuana dispensary
LIHUE, Hawaii - A Kauai group plans to apply for a medical marijuana dispensary on the island and create a storefront that is entirely locally funded and operated.
View ArticleGov. Ige signs new Haena fishing rules
LIHUE, Hawaii - Hawaii Gov. David Ige has signed into law new fishing rules for Haena on Kauai's north shore.
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