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Kauaʻiʻs Nakamura becomes first woman to attain speakership in Hawaiʻi House of Representatives

New House leadership team for 2025 legislative session also includes Hawaiʻi Island state Rep. Chris Todd, who was named House Majority Caucus Leader.

Kaua‘i County and hotel developer respond to recent wastewater spills at Coco Palms

“Coco Palms has received all necessary permit approvals from the County and through that process, they affirmed the project’s ability to tie into the municipal wastewater system,” said Reed Capitalʻs communications representative Shane Peters.

Sperm whale found dead on Kaua’i shoreline had marine debris in its stomach

Researchers at the Health and Stranding Lab spent 15-hours trying to find clues about the death of a 56-foot-long sperm whale that washed up Friday on the reef in front of Lydgate Park on Kaua’i.

Kaua‘i planning director ‘shocked’ by Coco Palms resort revelations

Kauai’i County Planning Director Kaʻāina Hull vented during a meeting that saw developers and opponents of a new hotel address the Kaua‘i Planning Commission.