Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020
Kaua‘i Mayor Kawakami To Challenge Luke For Lieutenant Governor
The term-limited mayor announced his run for the state’s second-highest office as Luke faces scrutiny in campaign finance investigation.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature
Bills primarily serving Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi counties often struggle to gain traction, but a major housing bill has promise.
Erin Nolan/Civil Beat/2026
Lost Homes, Destroyed Farms: Hawaiʻi Takes Stock In Wake Of Storm
The storm brought flash floods and damaging winds to all parts of the state between Thursday and Sunday, but no deaths and only two serious injuries were reported.
Courtesy: Alec Sou/2025
Kaua‘i’s Robinson Family Seeks To Evict Major Hawaiʻi Farm
Gay & Robinson has filed a lawsuit demanding nearly $700,000 in unpaid rent from Aloun Farms.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Kauaʻi Wants To Get Tough On Beachfront Home Renovations As Tides Climb
As beaches shrink, the proposal would revise the county’s shoreline setback rules to ensure that coastal homes truly being rebuilt are relocated inland.
Noelle Fujii-Oride/Civil Beat/2026
Locals Were Crowded Out Of This Kauaʻi Beach. That May Change Soon
Years in the making, the transfer of Hā‘ena Beach Park from the county to the state is intended to alleviate longstanding parking issues and reclaim access for residents.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Photo Essay: Learning How To Survive A Rip Current In Hawaiʻi
This lifeguard helped launch an ocean safety campaign in Australia. Can his tips for escaping deadly rip currents save lives here?
(Noelle Fujii-Oride/Civil Beat/2026)
Controversial Kōloa Housing Project Gets Green Light In Unanimous Vote
Over objections, the commission cited the dire need for more homes. At least 45% of the units must go to locals.
Noelle Fujii-Oride/Civil Beat/2026
Kaua‘i Residents Worry 148-unit Housing Project Will ‘Kill’ Kōloa Town
The Garden Isle needs more housing but Kōloa residents worry the proposed project is too big, will harm the environment and won’t be within reach of community members.
Chad Blair/Civil Beat/2026
Kauaʻi Mayor Campaign Fundraising: Rapozo Outpacing Carvalho
County Council Chair Mel Rapozo is raising and spending more money than his council colleague Bernard Carvalho Jr. in their bid to be Kauaʻi’s next mayor.