Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Community Control Of Kauaʻi Fishery Is Showing ‘Remarkable’ Results
Ten years in, Native Hawaiian fishermen, North Shore nonprofit leaders and scientists are encouraged by what they see in the state’s first Community-Based Subsistence Fishing Area.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Niʻihau Language School At Risk Of Losing Kaua‘i Campus
Families say the school has played a critical role in preserving their cultural and linguistic ties to the Forbidden Isle for nearly two decades.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
No Penalty For Kauaʻi Candidates Who Blew Financial Reporting Deadline
The Garden Isle’s Board of Ethics will discuss whether to set fines for late filers at an upcoming meeting.
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Yelena Okhman
“Owner-occupied residences should not bear the same tax burden as investment properties or second homes.”
Candidate Q&A: Kauaʻi County Council – Cheree Rapozo
“We must stop reacting to problems after they become crises and start planning for Kauaʻi’s future.”
Noelle Fujii-Oride/Civil Beat/2026
Disasters, Tourism And Housing: State House District 16 Candidate Q&As
Incumbent Democrat faces Republican challenge for the Kauaʻi House seat.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020
Income Tax Relief And Housing Affordability: State House District 17 Candidate Q&As
Longtime Kauaʻi Democratic incumbent faces primary opponent and Republican challenger.
Candidate Q&A: State House District 16 – David Hazlebeck
“As president of an algae company on Kaua‘i, I have seen firsthand that innovative businesses can succeed here if we reduce unnecessary barriers.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 17 – Chad Schimmelfennig
“Districts have unique needs, and lawmakers must be able to bring forward constituent concerns in a short session.”
Candidate Q&A: State House District 17 – Dee Morikawa
“Seniority is also valuable experience that helps to keep the state moving forward with policy and initiatives.”