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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.

Survey commissioned by Coco Palms Hotel developer leaves out key questions

Three questions in the survey asked about Coco Palms, but only the responses to the final question were included in the published public opinion report. 

Once iconic Coco Palms to be demolished for new 350-room resort on Kauaʻi

The dilapidated remains of Coco Palms, which once hosted Elvis Presley, will be demolished and a new 350-room hotel and cultural center will be built on the Kauaʻi property, according to Utah-based developers that own the 46-acre site.

Community group trying to buy Kauaʻi’s derelict Coco Palms Resort from Utah owners

I Ola Wailuanui, a Kauaʻi Community group, has launched a grassroots fundraising campaign to purchase the derelict resort, which last sold at a foreclosure auction for $22 million in 2021.