Kauai County Council

The bill would require minors to wear helmets while using e-bikes, or electric bicycles. It would also effectively ban bike tricks like wheelies, along with riding in a “hazardous manner” — such as driving with more than one person.

Kauaʻi County is looking at ways to better prepare homes in high fire risk areas. HPR's Ashley Mizuo reports on a bill being considered by the county council.

The Kauaʻi County Council is moving along Bill 2969 primarily to address a county-level exemption for beachfront properties that has allowed owners to make repairs to their homes without adhering to setback rules.

Kauaʻi councilmembers have proposed some budget changes that divert money from projects that have stalled or don't have solid plans going forward.

Kauaʻi County voters have the chance to weigh in on five charter amendment questions on their general election ballots. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo breaks down what a "yes" and "no" vote will mean for each.

Bill 2919 would allow one guest house to be built per dwelling unit on properties in certain zoning areas, including agricultural, commercial and most residential districts.

Mayor Derek Kawakami focused on making Kauaʻi and its residents more resilient in his State of the County address. He shared his plans for infrastructure upgrades, retaining county workers, preparing for disasters and more. HPR's Mark Ladao has more.

Unlike in other counties in the state, Kauaʻi residents need a permit to legally own pepper spray. A new bill at the Kauaʻi County Council seeks to change that. The bill repeals the existing obnoxious substance laws and allows for the sale and possession of pepper spray in volumes of 2 ounces or less. HPR's Sabrina Bodon has more.

Kauaʻi lawmakers want the state to consider reassigning privately leased state lands in Wailua for public use and access. The parcels are connected to the dilapidated Coco Palms Resort, which has been under scrutiny by county and state entities for years since it was destroyed by Hurricane ʻIniki in 1992. HPR's Sabrina Bodon reports.

Kagawa replaces Luke Evslin, who Gov. Josh Green appointed to represent House District 16 within the state House of Representatives earlier this month.