Kauaʻi

Kaua‘i’s Robinson Family Quietly Pursues New Industrial Development Guthrie Scrimgeour/Civil Beat/2025

Kaua‘i’s Robinson Family Quietly Pursues New Industrial Development

The island’s largest private landowner is exploring how to turn the old Olokele sugar mill into the rural Westside’s first industrial park.

Kauaʻi Renters Are Fighting A Hawaiian Homesteads Condo Project Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Kauaʻi Renters Are Fighting A Hawaiian Homesteads Condo Project

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands is being sued over a relocation plan residents say is inadequate.

Kaua‘i Christmas Parade Float Sparks Uproar Over ‘Demonic’ Theme AP Photo/Ronald Zak/2017

Kaua‘i Christmas Parade Float Sparks Uproar Over ‘Demonic’ Theme

The costumed Krampus characters were intended to represent another culture’s holiday tradition. Some left feeling scared, others were amused.

Civil Beat Wants To Build Stronger Connections Across The Hawaiian Islands

Civil Beat Wants To Build Stronger Connections Across The Hawaiian Islands

A clear longing for more local media coverage emerged from our recent survey of Kauaʻi and the Big Island. We intend to meet that need.

A Month After Kauaʻi ICE Raid, Questions Linger Courtesy: Fern Holland

A Month After Kauaʻi ICE Raid, Questions Linger

None of the 44 workers detained that day ended up seeking asylum. Their employer, a local janitorial contractor, has faced federal scrutiny before.

Kauaʻi’s Next Top Cop Says He’s A Relationship-Builder Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Kauaʻi’s Next Top Cop Says He’s A Relationship-Builder

San Diego Deputy Chief Rudy Tai’s conditional appointment as Kauaʻi police chief marks a turning point for a department with a documented morale problem.

Kauaʻi Police Commission Narrows Search For New Chief To These 4 Finalists Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Kauaʻi Police Commission Narrows Search For New Chief To These 4 Finalists

The police union raised concerns with some of the candidates as the department searches for a fresh start.

Young Brothers Wins 25% Rate Hike But Faces Stricter Oversight Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Young Brothers Wins 25% Rate Hike But Faces Stricter Oversight

The increase is expected to generate an extra $26 million in revenue, which the interisland barge service says will still leave it operating at a loss next year.

Federal Cuts Mean Less Help For Hawaiʻi Domestic Violence Victims Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Federal Cuts Mean Less Help For Hawaiʻi Domestic Violence Victims

Programs providing targeted outreach to Native Hawaiian and Filipino survivors are among those facing cuts.

Mākua Beach Parking Woes May Be Eased Under Kauaʻi Mayor’s Plan Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2025

Mākua Beach Parking Woes May Be Eased Under Kauaʻi Mayor’s Plan

Parking has been a problem for decades at the main access point shared by Mākua Beach and Hāʻena Beach Park. An effort to fix it may be gaining momentum.