Kauaʻi County

Rapozo has served on the county council for 18 years, following a career with the Kauaʻi Police Department and the Hawaiʻi National Guard. He is now running for mayor. His opponent, Bernard Carvalho, did not respond to HPR's interview requests.

After noticing that some Kauaʻi kūpuna weren’t able to get their regularly scheduled home-delivered meals following Hurricane Lowell, one Līhuʻe couple stepped up and prepared hot food for dozens of vulnerable residents.

The County opened two resource centers to connect residents with nonprofit and agency partners to help recover and rebuild after the storms.

Incumbents mostly ruled the day and several top races were decided early Saturday night, even with historically low voter turnout.

Climate change is exacerbating wildfire conditions on Kauaʻi.

The number of people experiencing homelessness across Kauaʻi, Maui, and Hawaiʻi Island decrease by about 2% since 2024.

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.

The start of the new year is a great time to purge unwanted things from 2025 – including natural Christmas trees.