Local inventor dreams up gardening robot
LIHUE, Hawaii - James Brake was 220 pounds and suffering heart palpitations five years ago when he set out on a journey toward healthy eating.
View ArticleMaui officer faces charges for hitting pedestrian in January
LIHUE, Hawaii - A police office is facing a negligent homicide charge after hitting a pedestrian while responding to the scene of an accident.
View ArticlePrepared for heckuva hike: Video explains keys to safe hike
LIHUE, Hawaii - Hawaii's most pristine and remote beach is Kalalau, a mile-long stretch of sand guarded by volcanic mountains fantastically chiseled like a Gothic cathedral.
View ArticleKeeping the lights burning on Onihi Lane
LIHUE, Hawaii - Gwen Carveiro said Lawrence was already talking about his plans for this year.
View ArticleCalifornia man could face life in prison for meth possession
LIHUE, Hawaii - A California man could spend life in prison for bringing a large amount of methamphetamine to Hawaii.
View ArticleOfficials say Kauai still in drought despite recent rains
LIHUE, Hawaii - Kauai is still under drought conditions, despite greener pastures and recent rainfall connected to Tropical Storm Ignacio.
View ArticleLighting leads endangered, threatened birds to fall from sky
LIHUE, Hawaii - The U.S. Air Force is working to resolve a lighting issue at its Kokee Air Force Station that is causing endangered and threatened birds to fall from the sky.
View ArticleDepartment of Agriculture investigating chicken deaths
LIHUE, Hawaii - Department of Agriculture is conducting further testing to rule out avian flu in the deaths of more than 10 chickens last week in front of the Historic County Building in Kauai.
View ArticleOpponents of dairy in Mahaulepu deliver petition to Gov. Ige
LIHUE, Hawaii - Opponents of a proposed dairy in Mahaulepu on Kauai are calling on Gov. David Ige to take notice of community concerns surrounding the proposed Hawaii Dairy Farms operation.
View ArticleKauai Island Utility Cooperative to offer daylight discount
LIHUE, Hawaii - The Kauai Island Utility Cooperative will offer discounted electric rates to certain residential customers who shift energy consumption to daylight hours in order to use the utility's...
View ArticleWhen in Tokyo: Course teaches Japanese for business, travel
LIHUE, Hawaii - If you're going to learn a second language, Japanese is going to be the most helpful if you're living in Hawaii.
View ArticlePet transfer program setting records on Kauai
LIHUE, Hawaii - Alaska Airlines and the Kauai Human Society are setting records this year in dogs and cats flown for free to the mainland for adoption.
View ArticleNew dog barking ordinance could be introduced after repeal
LIHUE, Hawaii - Another ordinance meant to hold dog owners responsible for their pet's excessive barking could go before Kauai County officials nearly two months after a previous dog barking ordinance...
View ArticleParents of drowned reporter raise funds for lifeguard tower
LIHUE, Hawaii - The drowning of an ABC News doctor has family members raising money for a lifeguard tower.
View ArticleKauai gets $13M federal grant for sidewalks, bike lanes
LIHUE, Hawaii - Kauai County has been awarded $13 million in federal money for transportation improvements to revitalize Lihue.
View ArticleKauai police union may file complaint over body cameras
LIHUE, Hawaii - A Hawaii police union will file a labor board complaint if it doesn't get final approval on a policy governing the first widespread use of body cameras in the state.
View ArticleKauai wants state to help make interisland travel cheaper
LIHUE, Hawaii - Kauai County is asking the state to incentivize competition and help make interisland travel cost less.
View ArticleKauai utility to dedicate state's largest solar project
LIHUE, Hawaii - Kauai's electric utility will dedicate the state's largest solar project this weekend.
View ArticlePredator-proof fence protects Kauai endangered birds
LIHUE, Hawaii - Conservation officials this week moved 10 endangered Hawaiian petrel chicks to an area of Kauai that's protected by a predator-proof fence.
View Article6 month jail, $92K restitution for Kauai domestic abuse
LIHUE, Hawaii - A Kauai man must serve six months in jail and pay $92,000 restitution for assaulting his girlfriend and her mother.
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