“Seniority is also valuable experience that helps to keep the state moving forward with policy and initiatives.”

“We need to teach critical thinking, problem solving, trades, technology, agriculture and entrepreneurship so the next generation can build innovative businesses here at home.”

“It’s important to note that the vast majority of housing bills don’t cost anything to implement and many would actually save homeowners and the state money over time by making it cheaper to build.”

The 26 candidates racing for the seven council seats have raked in a combined $108,000 so far this election.

The County Council chairman has raised more than his colleagues, including a former two-term mayor.

The Garden Isle has a higher wildfire risk than most counties in the country.

Recognizing that some areas can be easily isolated during natural disasters, several towns have their own response and recovery plans.

After decades of being dominated by large seed operations, the state Agribusiness Development Corp.’s Kekaha lands are slowly moving towards increased local food production.

Kauaʻi’s council members face daunting infrastructure needs, a shortage of workforce housing and declining visitor numbers on the island.

“We should prioritize the highest-risk cesspools using factors such as proximity to waterways, directing larger incentives toward those properties.”