Kauaʻi

Kaua‘i Mayor Kawakami To Challenge Luke For Lieutenant Governor 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.

Neighbor Islands Could See A Rare Political Win In The Legislature 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.

Lost Homes, Destroyed Farms: Hawaiʻi Takes Stock In Wake Of Storm 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.

Kaua‘i’s Robinson Family Seeks To Evict Major Hawaiʻi Farm 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.

Kauaʻi Wants To Get Tough On Beachfront Home Renovations As Tides Climb 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.

Locals Were Crowded Out Of This Kauaʻi Beach. That May Change Soon 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. 

Photo Essay: Learning How To Survive A Rip Current In Hawaiʻi 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?

Controversial Kōloa Housing Project Gets Green Light In Unanimous Vote (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.

Kaua‘i Residents Worry 148-unit Housing Project Will ‘Kill’ Kōloa Town 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.

Kauaʻi Mayor Campaign Fundraising: Rapozo Outpacing Carvalho 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.