Kauaʻi

In the wake of the Lahaina fire and after a close call of its own, Kauaʻi has adopted new rules for wildfire mitigation in several of its historic plantation camps.

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami says the Garden Isle has likely gotten through the worst of the storm; Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre is preparing a new opera about the story of Timoteo Haʻalilio, the lifelong friend of King Kamehameha III

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami shares storm updates from Kauaʻi, reporting that little significant damage struck the island after overnight rains.

A sightseeing company's helicopter has crashed near a remote beach off the coast of Kauaʻi, killing three people and injuring two others. Kauaʻi officials say the crash happened Thursday afternoon at Kalalau Beach on the Nāpali Coast.

Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami has announced he will run for lieutenant governor, challenging current Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke for her spot on the fifth floor of the Hawaiʻi State Capitol.

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami delivered his final State of the County address and continues to warn residents about storm and flood conditions.

In his final address as Kauaʻi County mayor, Derek Kawakami thanked residents for trusting him over the last seven years and celebrated his accomplishments, while also pointing out areas that still need attention.

Kauaʻi Councilmember Fern Holland shares updates and information she gathered about an immigration raid she witnessed in her neighborhood four months ago.

Joell Edwards, the owner of Wainiha Country Market on the North Shore of Kauaʻi, spoke with HPR’s DW Gibson about the challenges facing small businesses as they begin the new year.

Consumers' declining confidence in the economy might dampen tourism, Kauaʻi's largest industry.