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Kauai, December, south shore, whale watching tour question... I'll be travelling to Kauai with family in a couple weeks and am wondering if anyone has had good results or recommendations for boat tour companies that leave from the south side of the island. I'm not really interested in a long sightseeing trip as much as a more focussed trip to see wildlife, mostly so my girls can see what's out there without a long day. Surprisingly, the...  

The Su-Mo/Nan Joint Venture has been awarded a $6.69 million contract to install photovoltaic systems on 10 buildings at the Pacific Missle Range Facility on Kauai.  

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Lenore Klass of Koloa, Kaua'i, is the Hawai'i representative for the 2010 Pillsbury Bake-Off for which the grand prize is $1 million plus high-end cooking appliances.  

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, the electric utility serving the Garden Island, said the existing contract between it and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1260 has been extended while the two sides work on a new labor contract.  

A high-surf warning is in effect until 6 p.m. tonight for north- and west-facing shores of Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai and Niihau. There is a high-surf advisory for east-facing shores on Oahu and for northeast and west-facing shores of the Big Island.  

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is looking for help in finding the people who killed a Hawaiian monk seal on Kauai.  

One Hawaii location was named to the top five U.S. destinations for 2010 by TripAdvisor. The online travel guide announced the results of its 2010 annual travel trends survey of more than 3,000 U.S. ...  

One Hawaii location was named to the top five U.S. destinations for 2010 by TripAdvisor.  

The state plans to hold a hearing this week on a plan by Kaua'i's electric utility to minimize harm to protected native bird species.  

Home sales in Hawaii and Kauai counties rose during November, according to a new report from Hawaii Information Service. There were 113 sales of previously owned single family houses on the Big Island during the month, or 66 percent more than a year earlier. The median sales price was $290,000, or 2.7 percent more than November 2008. The figures also show 24 condominiums sold on the Big Island at a median price of $208,000.  

LIHUE, Kauai — A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court's rejection of a lawsuit filed by former Kauai Police Chief K.C. Lum against then-Mayor Bryan Baptiste and other county officials.  

Home sales on Kauai rose by more than 50 percent in November and condominium sales more than doubled, while prices dropped by almost a third.  

LIHUE, Kauai — A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court's rejection of a lawsuit filed by former Kauai Police Chief K.C. Lum against then-Mayor Bryan Baptiste and other county officials.  

A 48-year-old visitor from Apple Valley, Ca., drowned this afternoon at Kipu Falls, Kauai, authorities said.  

Witnesses say a man disappeared while swimming at Kipu Falls.  

LIHU'E, Kauai — A convicted murderer sentenced to life in prison in 2001 after dousing his wife in cleaning fluid and lighting her on fire had his parole minimum doubled to 120 years following a recent hearing that forced family members to relive the traumatic episode.  

The state plans to hold a hearing this week on plan by Kauai's electric utility to minimize harm to protected native bird species.  

WAILUA, Hawaii (AP) — The shuttered Coco Palms resort on Kauai made famous by Elvis Presley has been hit by fire and sustained about $80,000 in damage. Presley filmed his 1961 movie "Blue Hawaii" on the resort's lush grounds. A Kauai County statement says firefighters were notified early Thursday. They controlled the blaze in about an hour, but were called back later to douse a flare-up. About 1,000...  

Warm up this winter in Kauai, Hawaii. Hotels all over the Garden Isle have decreased their rates this winter season. Following are four great deals that have come across my desk; rates listed don’t include tax. Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa On 10 oceanfront acres in Kapaa, this hotel is promoting its “Winter Specials,” through which rooms [...]  

A husband and wife from Oahu, each with more than 30 years experience working in McDonald’s franchises, are the new owners of the five McDonald's restaurants on Kauai.  

What do the Kauai Red Raiders have in common with the Hawaii Warriors of two seasons ago? More than you might think. Headed into tonight's state high school football finals, Kauai is unbeaten. So was UH when it played in the Sugar Bowl.  

Five company-owned McDonald's restaurants on Kauai have been sold to the former operations manager of McDonald's Restaurants of Hawaii, Frankie Chung, and his wife, Darlene, who served as an operations consultant for the company.  

LIHUE — Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. has decided that a planned multi-use coastal path should extend along Wailua Beach, a route opposed by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, some other Native Hawaiians, who consider Wailua Beach sacred, and the Sierra Club's Kauai group.  

HONOLULU — Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. has decided that a planned multi-use coastal path on the island's eastern side should extend along Wailua Beach. Carvalho announced his decision in a statement released Monday evening.  

HICSS-43 Agile Papers ScheduleTrack:   Software TechnologyMinitrack:  Agile Software Development: Lean, Distributed, and ScalableCo-Chairs: Jeff Sutherland and Gabrielle BenefieldJanuary 5-8, 2010The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Kaloa, Kauai, HawaiiHICSS-43 offers a unique, highly interactive and professionally challenging environment that attendees find "very helpful -- lots of different perspectives and ideas as a result of discussion...  

Run-and-shoot is a misnomer sometimes. For Kauai and 'Iolani, run-and-shoot offenses are less about aeronautics and more about controlling tempo.  

LIHUE — A trio of experts on the workings of local government say while the existing "strong mayor" system has its faults, those problems can be addressed through elections, downplaying the need for a proposed switch to a council-county manager system.  

KAPA'A, Kauai — Residents said people were ignoring the signs and driving around them to use the ford crossing on Haua'ala Road in Keapana Valley. County engineers were on scene Friday assessing damage to the concrete ford crossing, which according to a hand-scribed section, appeared to have been built in 2005.  

LIHUE, Kauai -- After Kauai shot itself in the foot with four turnovers in the first half, Jamen Kealoha-Albarado presented the harsh reality of the Red Raiders' seniors possibly playing their last half of football in the team's locker room.  

Traditionally part of high season on the Hawaiian Islands, the period encompassing Christmas and New Year’s Day usually comes with markups, rather than markdowns, at many resorts. But the 48-unit Hanalei Colony Resort, on five acres along Kauai’s north shore, is offering a discount to lure holiday-minded  travelers. Deal: Under the “Hanalei Holiday Special,” you can [...]  

    Regarded as one of the most beautiful hotels in Hawaii, The St. Regis Princeville Resort boasts spectacular views of Hanalei Bay and the lush green sea cliffs towering above in the distance. A perfect island setting awaits you at The St. Regis Princeville Resort, situated among the lush, green sea cliffs that tower over Kauai's picturesque Hanalei Bay; minutes from world famous Napali and Waimea Canyon. The St. Regis Princeville is a world...  

They've waited three years for another chance. The Kauai Red Raiders haven't been in the Division II final of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships since 2006, when they lost to King Kekaulike 33-20 at Aloha Stadium.  

LIHU'E, Kaua'i — A long-awaited dredging project on Kaua'i has bogged down in permitting issues, leaving Kíkíaola Small Boat Harbor all but unusable to the more than 100 recreational boaters and 18 commercially permitted fishing or tour boats it serves.  

State education officials have closed the Hanalei Elementary School because of the water disruption in the area and portions of Wailua Houselots because of heavy rains and flooding, Kauai County officials said yesterday.  

November 29-30, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Sunday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  77 Honolulu, Oahu – 81   Kaneohe, Oahu – 78 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 80 Kahului, Maui – 80 Hilo, Hawaii – 79 Kailua-kona – 90 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

On a good team, defense steps up when the offense is less than stellar. 'Iolani's defense did just that. The Red Raiders held Aiea to a second-quarter touchdown and 150 yards of total offense and forced four turnovers for a 21-7 victory last night in a the Division II semifinals of the First Hawaiian Bank/HHSAA State Football Championships at John E. Velasco Stadium on the Radford High campus.  

November 28-29, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Saturday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  79 Honolulu, Oahu – 84   Kaneohe, Oahu – 80 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 81 Kahului, Maui – 82 Hilo, Hawaii – 80 Kailua-kona – 83 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

Kauai Island Weddings did the worst job imaginable. The pictures owner Mike Hough took were amateurish ( so bad we sent them back ) and the wedding service was cut short, by him, on the fly, and never completed. He...  

In honor of Copenhagen, here's one of the US animals the Endangered Species Coalition has dubbed as most in danger from global warming-related threats. You can read the whole list, which includes lynxes, and salmon, and bears (oh my!) here. One of the animals on the ESC's list is the dimunitive Kauai Creeper, a 4" tall bird that's languished waiting to be listed under the Endangered Species Act. Found only on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the...  

November 27-28, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Friday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  79 Honolulu, Oahu – 84   Kaneohe, Oahu – 80 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 81 Kahului, Maui – 81 Hilo, Hawaii – 76 Kailua-kona – 84 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

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November 26-27, 2009 Happy Thanksgiving! Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Wednesday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  79 Honolulu, Oahu – 83   Kaneohe, Oahu – 79 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 84 Kahului, Maui – 80 Hilo, Hawaii – 79 Kailua-kona – 84 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea [...]  

LIHUE, Hawaii, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Beautiful Kauai will be showcased at two fun and exciting events this week for the enjoyment of Vancouver-area residents, with the people of Hawaii's "Garden Island" sharing their music, hula, and aloha spirit, while giving away prizes.  

November 25-26, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Tuesday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  80 Honolulu, Oahu – 85   Kaneohe, Oahu – 80 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 83 Kahului, Maui – 84 Hilo, Hawaii – 81 Kailua-kona – 84 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

Kauai is Hawaii's "Garden Isle", with amazing natural beauty, and a slower pace. The beautiful Napali Coast (pictured at right) is just one of the highlights; you can explore the Napali Coast by hiking, or by boat tour (and dolphins may swim beside you); or be awed by the great views from a helicopter ride. Families visiting Kauai can also try ziplining, surfing, and a tube ride through tunnels that's very cool. Have a look at a bunch...  

November 24-25, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Tuesday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  80 Honolulu, Oahu – 85   Kaneohe, Oahu – 80 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 83 Kahului, Maui – 84 Hilo, Hawaii – 81 Kailua-kona – 84 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

KALAHEO — As the county moves forward with plans to construct a new landfill on a Kalaheo property currently in agricultural production, Kaua'i Coffee Company this week renewed its objections to the proposal in advance of an important community meeting.  

Derek Borrero saw Hawaii Prep's football team play this summer, and the Kauai High coach admits he walked out of Kauai's Hanapepe Stadium rather unimpressed. More than three months later, Borrero and the Red Raiders have a drastically different view of Ka Makani.  

Trey Shimabukuro passed for two touchdowns and ran for another as Kaua'i beat Hawai'i Prep, 28-14, in the First Hawaiian Bank/Hawai'i High School Athletic Association Division II semifinals tonight at Vidinha Stadium, Kaua'i.  

For years, Kauai football has been about the run-and-shoot aerial fest.  

November 23-24, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Monday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  80 Honolulu, Oahu – 85   Kaneohe, Oahu – 81 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 82 Kahului, Maui – 83 Hilo, Hawaii – 80 Kailua-kona – 83 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

LIHUE, Kauai -- Wilcox Elementary School was Furlough Friday central for Kauai this morning -- with thirty-six children participating in the Kauai Academy of Creative Arts program here and another handful of children under the care of Kamaaina Kids.  

November 22-23, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Saturday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  80 Honolulu, Oahu – 85   Kaneohe, Oahu – 80 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 81 Kahului, Maui – 84 Hilo, Hawaii – 80 Kailua-kona – 84 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

As flood damage on Kaua'i was being assessed, it was clear that Hanalei — which received 13 inches of rain in 24 hours last week — also will be the site of the most costly repairs.  

November 21-22, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Saturday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  80 Honolulu, Oahu – 85   Kaneohe, Oahu – 80 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 81 Kahului, Maui – 84 Hilo, Hawaii – 80 Kailua-kona – 84 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

LIHU'E, Kauai — Daniel Bonanno's ex-wife, her new fiancé and her mother all said in court documents that they received written and telephone death threats from Bonanno while he was in prison on O'ahu. Bonanno was found dead Monday on the Garden Island - apparently slain - the day after he was relesed from Halawa Correctional Center.  

LIHUE — Harold "Tex" Spear III, the former Kauai physician accused of two counts of distributing prescription narcotics to people without getting proper patient identification and documentation, will plead guilty to those charges, his attorney said.  

More than 70 percent of Kauai's beaches are eroding while Oahu has lost a quarter of its sandy shoreline, and experts warn the problem is only likely to get significantly worse due to rising seas. Hawaii - Kauai - Oahu - United States - Travel and Tourism  

November 19-20, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Thursday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  80 Honolulu, Oahu – 84   Kaneohe, Oahu – 76 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 82 Kahului, Maui – 82 Hilo, Hawaii – 81 Kailua-kona – 84 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

The University of Utah men's golf team is set to compete in the second annual Kauai Collegiate Invitational Oct. 26-28 at the par 72, 6,954 yard Puakea Golf Course in Lihue, Kauai. Each day will consist of 18 holes. The first and third rounds will begin at 8 a.m. with the second round beginning at 9 a.m.  

Water customers in Hanalei and portions of Wailua Houselots are urged to conserve water after service has been disrupted because of heavy rains and flooding, Kauai County officials said today.  

November 18-19, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Wednesday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  80 Honolulu, Oahu – 84   Kaneohe, Oahu – 81 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 81 Kahului, Maui – 81 Hilo, Hawaii – 79 Kailua-kona – 82 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

The CSA Educational Programs Division presents its Fall 2009 Seminar at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa. Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:Discriminate the most common risks to which anesthesiologists are exposedDescribe the prevention of harm to those working in the operating room environmentExplain the specific hazards of inhaled agents, radiation exposure, blood-borne pathogens and substance abuse for...  

property for $46.5 million, but more recently lowered the price to $39.5 million through Coldwell Banker Bali Hai Realty. Guber's Mandalay Properties Hawaii LLC had bought the oceanfront site on Papa'a Bay on Kaua'i's northeast coast in 1998 for about $7  

Kaua'i Mayor Bernard Carvalho issued a statement today following the death of his nephew Waika Carvalho, the Kahuku High School former standout quarterback who was killed Saturday night in a single-truck crash that injured four other young men.  

November 17-18, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Tuesday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  79 Honolulu, Oahu – 84   Kaneohe, Oahu – 81 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 81 Kahului, Maui – 82 Hilo, Hawaii – 79 Kailua-kona – 84 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and coolest spots near sea level [...]  

The state yesterday said a brown water advisory is being issued by the Clean Water Branch for the island of Kauai. Heavy rains last night and earlier yesterday have caused silt-laden turbid runoff to enter into Kauai's coastal waters.  

November 16-17, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Monday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  78 Honolulu, Oahu – 85   Kaneohe, Oahu – 80 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 81 Kahului, Maui – 79 Hilo, Hawaii – 72 Kailua-kona – 85 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest [...]  

LIHUE — Almost two years after originally granting approval for Joseph Brescia to construct a controversial single-family home on burial grounds at Naue, the Kauai Planning Commission Tuesday set a January hearing date to determine if terms of that permit have been followed.  

A homeless Kauai man has been arrested on suspicion of reckless driving, second degree reckless endangering and operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant after allegedly driving a Ford van into the ocean at Anini Beach Park on Saturday, Kauai officials said.  

November 15-16, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Sunday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  80 Honolulu, Oahu – 85   Kaneohe, Oahu – 80 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 82 Kahului, Maui – 82 Hilo, Hawaii – 72 Kailua-kona – 85 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest [...]  

The Kauai Department of Water yesterday canceled its "boil water" notice for Hanalei residents after certified laboratory results showed an absence of harmful bacteria in samples collected. The department also canceled its "boil water" notice for residents on Waipouli and Hauiki roads in Kapaa after laboratory results showed the absence of Fecal coliform or E coli bacteria from samples collected.  

In one of the largest legal settlements in Hawaii in recent years, the families of seven people killed in the Kaloko Dam tragedy and several Kauai property owners will receive $25 million in an out-of court settlement, The Advertiser has learned.  

Kauai (10-0) advanced to the Division II state championship game, where it will play Interscholastic League of Honolulu champion Iolani (11-2) at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at Oahu's Aloha Stadium. However, it appeared Kauai might not get there after ...  

LIHUE — The speed limit along Kuhio Highway in Wailua, a stretch of road known as "blood alley" due to its seemingly high rate of traffic fatalities, will be dropped from 50 mph to 40 mph effective Oct. 12, according to a state Department of Transportation press release yesterday.  

The North Shore of Kauai is, arguably, one of the most beautiful areas of Hawaii. There's no better way to appreciate the beauty of the North Shore than on horseback. With 2500-acres of North Shore land, Princeville Ranch is the perfect choice for your Kauai horseback adventure. Princeville Ranch Stables offers several different horseback rides: a Waterfall Swim Picnic Ride, an Ocean Bluff Ride, a Paniolo Cattle Drive Ride as well as Private...  

November 14-15, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Friday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  81 Honolulu, Oahu – 86   Kaneohe, Oahu – 86 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 87 Kahului, Maui – 85 Hilo, Hawaii – 72 Kailua-kona – 88 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest [...]  

November 13-14, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Friday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  81 Honolulu, Oahu – 86   Kaneohe, Oahu – 86 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 87 Kahului, Maui – 85 Hilo, Hawaii – 72 Kailua-kona – 88 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest [...]  

November 12-13, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Thursday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  81 Honolulu, Oahu – 84   Kaneohe, Oahu – 82 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 83 Kahului, Maui – 83 Hilo, Hawaii – 83 Kailua-kona – 82 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest [...]  

Businesses and homeowners on Kauai that generate their own electricity from photovoltaic systems and other renewable sources would be able to sell power back to the electric company under a pilot program being considered by the state Public Utilities Commission.  

November 11-12, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Wednesday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai -  77 Honolulu, Oahu – 83   Kaneohe, Oahu – 79 Kaunakakai, Molokai – 78 Kahului, Maui – 83 Hilo, Hawaii – 84 Kailua-kona – 83 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest [...]  

HONOLULU -- Japanese and U.S. warships are preparing to test a missile defense system off Kauai.The test is one of several in recent years on a U.S. ballistic missile defense system. It is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon or early evening after being ...  

Over the years I have received quite a few emails asking about the Fern Grotto on Kauai since many readers have heard that it is not what it used to be. I have to admit that until my recent trip to Kauai, I had not visited the Fern Grotto in almost fifteen years. In fact, the Fern Grotto is not what it used to be. Hurricane Iwa in 1982 and Hurricane Iniki in 1992 both caused some damage to the grotto area, but the most serious damage was...  

LIHU'E, Kauai — A land deal years in the making came to fruition Wednesday when the Kaua'i County Council unanimously approved a plan that will secure 138 oceanfront acres on the Ninini coastline near Líhu'e Airport for public use in perpetuity. "We get to own 138 acres of beachfront property," said Council Chairman Bill "Kaipo" Asing, who played a key role in the negotiations according to various sources.  

LIHUE, Hawaii — Kauai police say they have no reason to believe the recent slaying of a 47-year-old man who was found dead shortly after being released from prison is connected to organized crime.  

LIHUE — A land deal years in the making came to fruition Tuesday when the Kauai County Council unanimously approved a plan that will secure 138 oceanfront acres on the Ninini Coastline near Lihue Airport for public use in perpetuity.  

LIHU'E, Kauai — The county Department of Parks and Recreation and state Department of Education have scheduled a joint open house for program providers who are interested in operating Furlough Friday programs for elementary school students at their respective facilities.  

From Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip I have a favorite new hotel in Kauai. The Ko’a Kea Resort & Hotel recently opened on Poipu Beach in Kauai, Hawaii. As a professional travel writer and restaurant reviewer, I don’t want to appear that I’m gushing on about the Ko’a Kea, but I liked everything from [...]  

Fire hits shuttered resort on Kauai where Elvis filmed 'Blue Hawaii' Kauai - Elvis Presley - Blue Hawaii - Hawaii - United States  

October 4-5, 2009 Air Temperatures – The following maximum temperatures were recorded across the state of Hawaii Saturday afternoon: Lihue, Kauai – 83 Honolulu, Oahu – 89 Kaneohe, Oahu – 83 Kahului, Maui – 85 Hilo, Hawaii – 83 Kailua-kona – 86 Air Temperatures ranged between these warmest and [...]  

LIHUE — Kauai police said they recovered a stolen vehicle early yesterday morning in Wailua near Kamalani Bridge and are asking for the public's help with finding the thief.  

Kauai Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. issued a county disaster declaration yesterday after last week's heavy rain caused flash flooding in the Hanalei and Kawaihau areas.  

LIHU‘E — Tradition is recession proof. Amidst media reports of a down economy, Charlene Steuri got the help of her daughter Stephanie, an Island School student, in picking up pies for her employer. “They use them as a thank-you for the support ...  

Sora (Porzana carolina) / Photo by Mike BairdBird and birding newsTwelve endangered puaiohi, or small Kauai thrush, were released on Kauai in Hawaii after being raised in captivity at the San Diego Zoo. The release is part of an effort to boost the species's population.Before it became a hawk-watching site, Hawk Mountain was a popular place for hunters to gather and shoot migrating raptors. That stopped 75 years ago thanks to the work of...  

Defending champion Bruce Irons of Kauai heads the prestigious list of invitees for this season's Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau big-wave surfing contest at Waimea Bay. The list of 28 invitees and 24 alternates was announced this week.  

LIHU'E, Kauai — For the sixth time since the 'ohana zoning amendment was first passed 20 years ago, the Kaua'i County Council this week extended the window to acquire building permits for additional dwelling units on agricultural land.  

LIHUE, Kauai — Pacific West Energy's proposed biomass-to-electricity plant on Kauai would help reduce Hawaii's reliance on foreign oil while keeping sugar cane cultivation alive on the Garden Isle, project observers say.  

Kauai, the oldest of the Hawaiian Islands, is a treasure overlooked by many travelers to Hawaii. It trails Oahu, Maui and the big island as the first choice for most tourists, but it’s a worthy paradise in its own right. I chose Kauai as my first Hawaiian island to visit ...  

This is the story of a place once known as Líhue. Not Líhue, Kauai — but Líhue, Oahu. The Honouliuli Map of 1873, which was surveyed by W.D. Alexander, identifies Líhue as a large geographical region perhaps on the same scale as an ahupuaa.  

LIHUE, Kauai, Oct. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Beautiful Kauai will be showcased at two fun and exciting events for the enjoyment of Seattle-area residents, with the people of Hawaii's "Garden Island" sharing their music, hula, and aloha spirit, while giving ...  

Hauaala bridge on Kauai is closed until further notice.  

Hauaala bridge on Kauai is closed until further notice.  

Almost two years since closing to for renovations and rebranding that reportedly cost $100 million, the Princeville Resort on the Hawaiian island of Kauai officially reopens today with a new name, a full-service spa and a revamped pool area.  

WAIMEA, Kauai — The main streets of Waimea and Hanapepe were filled yesterday with a cacophony of truck horns, shouts and waves for a half-hour in each town as Gay & Robinson cane haul trucks rumbled through for the last time. The tractor-trailers ...  

LIHUE — The end of Kauai processed sugar officially came around 4 p.m. yesterday, when the transport ship Moku Pahu left Nawiliwili Harbor with the sugar from Gay & Robinson's final harvest.  

Derek Borrero saw Hawaii Prep's football team play this summer, and the Kauai High coach admits he walked out of Kauai's Hanapepe Stadium rather unimpressed. More than three months later, Borrero and the Red Raiders have a drastically different view ...  

Sofia Mulanovich of Peru was third, and Rebecca Woods of Australia was fourth. Punahou School senior Carissa Moore, who won the Hawaiian Pro last year, was eliminated in the semifinals. The Reef Hawaiian Pro men's contest ran just two heats yesterday ...  

The hotel, managed by Aqua Hotels & Resorts, will be simply called the Kauai Beach Resort. Honolulu-based Aqua was selected by SFI Kauai Operator, a subsidiary of iStar Financial, to manage the resort in July. iStar foreclosed on the hotel after the ...  

From Nancy D. Brown of What a Trip Need a vacation? Close your eyes and picture a cool tropical drink in your hand, complete with fresh pineapple and a paper umbrella. Listen for the gentle waves of the pacific ocean as they break along Kauai’s Poipu Beach. Sniff in the salt air and taste the fresh, local ahi [...]  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency has announced an emergency loan program for Kauai farmers who suffered losses from storms in Mid November.  

Dozens of cars and several hundred people are lining Kaumualii Highway between Hanapepe and Waimea in anticipation of a procession of cane haul trucks that will mark the end of the sugar industry on Kauai.  

Congratulations to the winners of our Paper Trails "Couples Retreat" contest. The entry shows Lori and Dave Welter on their own retreat at the "not-so-Secret Falls on the Wailua River on Kauai" in Hawaii.  

LIHU'E — The Kaua'i Police Department Youth Services Section, in conjunction with the Department of Liquor Control, recently conducted a compliance check of 19 randomly selected establishments that are licensed to sell liquor.  

LIHUE, Hawaii — Kauai police are confirming a link between an organized crime family and a man found dead just after getting out of prison.  

In ancient times, Hawaiian elders would carve a Bowl of Perfect Light for every child born. This wooden vessel was symbolically filled with light that represented the newborn's uhane nui, or potential for spiritual greatness.  

Gardeners with the travel bug who are working on a "stay-cation" budget, might want to consider traveling to Kauai to visit the three garden gems that are part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden.  

Steady rain on the island of Kauai creates hazardous driving conditions and forces police to shut down several roads and bridges.  

Kauai Councilman Derek Kawakami intends to introduce a bill in coming weeks that would make it illegal for Kaua'i drivers to use handheld electronic devices when behind the wheel, the Garden Island newspaper reported.  

LIHUE — A 24-year-old Kalaheo man accused in the fatal shooting of his mother's boyfriend has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge but still could face life in prison when he is sentenced early next year.  

Canadian travelers will soon have more opportunities to travel to Hawaii as WestJet adds new flights to Oahu and Kauai and increases its frequency on flights to Oahu and Maui. Starting November 7, the Canada-based airline will fly direct from Victoria, B.C. to Honolulu (Oahu) with a seasonal Saturday flight, and beginning in December a twice-weekly flight between Vancouver and Lihue, Kauai will be added. WestJet’s daily service from...  

Longtime Kauai North Shore resident David E. Walters, a resort and residential developer who gave millions to charity, died Oct. 17. He was 65. Walters was born Nov. 23, 1943, in Iowa. He spent his youth in Aberdeen, Idaho, and much of his adult life ...  

Book Buzz this week discusses music resources at the library. You will not find all the latest hottest music CDs at Lihu‘e Library. What you will find is a CD music collection that focuses on a few things: Hawaiian music such as Amy Hanaiali‘i ...  

Property owners who sustained damage to their real property as a result of the recent flood disaster may be eligible for disaster tax relief, Kauai County announced today.  

Seventeen people were evacuated via inflatable boat as the Hanalei River flooded yesterday, Kauai officials said.  

Kauai Habitat for Humanity says it's supporting the Philippines recovery effort following Typhoon Ketsana by designating its quarterly global tithe payment of $4,238 to Habitat for Humanity in the Philippines. Executive director Stephen Spears said ...  

Candle lantern from a plan I bought online. The frame is Koa from Kauai, Hawaii. The base is oak, stained dark. The Koa is finished with Danish oil. Whole shebang topcoated with poly. Except for a very few simple things, I am totally happy with how this came together. I took my time because I knew I could not replace the wood. A bit of a story regarding this: Went on vacation to Kauai in February. My wife found a bowl for sale...  

KOLOA — A public information meeting regarding the proposed construction of a roadway segment that would connect the two Koloa bypass roads is scheduled for Thursday, Kauai County announced yesterday.  

Kauai County has opened an emergency shelter at the Kilauea Neighborhood Center in case anyone needs a place to stay as a result of flooding and road closures on the Garden Island.  

Beach parks closed on Big Island, open on Oahu, Maui, KauaiHonolulu Advertiser"We are asking for the kokua of all of our residents and visitors to keep out of the water and away from the beaches and river mouths," Mayor Mufi Hannemann ...and more »  

A new Community Market that includes Garden Island-grown fruits and vegetables, plus prepared foods and products made from local ingredients, starts Saturday on the grounds of Kauai Community College in Puhi.  

Kauai water officials say lab results show the water in the Hanalei area no longer needs to be boiled before being used.  

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for the east-facing shores of Kauai and Oahu until 6 p.m. today.  

McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii will sell its Kauai franchise, which includes five restaurants, to an undisclosed buyer in a deal expected to close on or before Nov. 27.  

Three Hawaii cities were among the places that experienced the highest increases in the price of air travel during the second quarter of 2009. Lihue, Kauai had the highest percentage change, up 89 pe...  

The University of Utah men's golf team is in fifth place after the second round of the 2009 Kauai Collegiate Invite. Utah shot a mark of 291 in the first round and 285 in the second for a total of 576.  

KIPU, Kauai — The Save Our Shearwaters program has been collecting, cleaning, measuring, analyzing, providing care and rescuing seabirds for 30 years, so on Wednesday, the group took a much-deserved break.  

LIHUE — Due to budget constraints, the Kauai County yesterday said it will soon stop subsidizing online payment user fees for county services.  

LIHUE — A 150-pound feral pregnant sow and her 50-pound baby pig were killed Tuesday morning when they were struck by a car on Kaumualii Highway near the entrance to Kahili Mountain Park.  

A flash flood warning is in effect for Kauai until 1:15 p.m. today.  

For a completely different lay of the land, get down and dirty while having some serious fun on an ATV tour at the Kipu Ranch , a 4,000 acre working cattle farm filled with Black Angus steer, wild pigs, pheasant, peacocks. Our tour guides, Justine ...  

KAUAI — Kauai police say they have no reason to believe that the recent slaying of a 47-year-old man who was found dead shortly after being released from prison is connected to organized crime.  

A flash-flood warning has been issued for windward and some north shore areas of Kauai and Oahu this morning.  

PRINCEVILLE — A 22-year-old Kilauea man was critically injured today after falling from the top of a 40-foot tree in Princeville, the Kauai Police Department said in a news release.  

The St. Regis Princeville Resort will open Kauai Grill on Friday.  

The St. Regis Princeville Resort will open Kauai Grill on Friday.  

Suggestions on which Kauai restaurants to dine in and suggested appetizers and entrees.Contributor: Sandy JamesPublished: Nov 18, 2009  

The University of Utah men's golf team completed the final round of the 2009 Kauai Collegiate Invite. The Utes tied for fifth place with a final score of 871 (285, 291, 295), seven-over-par.  

The National Weather Service says Oahu and Kauai residents can expect a mostly cloudy day with numerous showers, especially in windward areas.  

WAILUA — The body of a man with apparent injuries was found in a car on Loop Road yesterday morning, a Kauai County news release said.  

"We are excited to partner with The St. Regis Princeville Resort and to expand our portfolio into one of the world's most desirable destinations," said Hud Hinton, president and COO, Troon Golf.  

Kauai is under a disaster declaration Wednesday night in the aftermath of heavy rain.  

A flash flood warning for Oahu has expired, but a flood advisory for Kauai is in effect until 9:30 a.m.  

A shark sighting closed a portion of Poipu Beach on Kaua'i yesterday in front of the Marriott Waiohi Beach Resort.  

The University of Utah men's golf team completed the first day of the Kauai Collegiate Invitational in seventh place with a score of 291, three-over-par, after the first round.  

KALAHEO, Kauai — It was no surprise, really, that not a single speaker favored a Kalaheo site for a new county landfill.  

Kauai Coffee Co. has renewed its objections to locating a proposed landfill on a section of land it cultivates in Kaläheo.  

LIHUE — A Japanese navy ship with a state-of-the-art, American-built, missile-defense system will attempt to shoot a target missile out of the sky this afternoon.  

Kauai police are investigating the murder of a 37-year-old Kapaa man who was found dead in a quiet, rural area of east-central Kauai early Monday.  

When the Kauai Sea Scouts leave on their 2010 summer cruise, the goal is to see how far along the Hawaiian Islands chain they can go, said skipper Larry Richardson.  

NAWILIWILI — When the Kauai Sea Scouts leave on their 2010 summer cruise, the goal is to see how far down the Hawaiian Island chain they can go, said skipper Larry Richardson.  

LIHU'E, Kauai — A man whose tire-changing negligence led to the death of a man on Kuhio Highway in 2008 was sentenced this week to a year in prison and five years probation.  

A 57-year-old, female bicyclist from Hanalei was struck from behind in Hanalei Saturday night, Kauai officials said.  

Kauai residents experience their last sugar harvest and share their fond memories of the plantation as they say aloha to sugar. 10/30/09  

LIHUE — The Kauai Aging and Disability Resource Center has launched a Web site, the county said today.  

Surf up to 20 feet pounds the north- and east-facing shores of Kauai.  

The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf advisory for the north- and west-facing shores of Niihau, Kauai and Oahu.  

Kauai was rated "Hawaii's Best Island" in a recent poll of Travel + Leisure magazine readers.  

A 22-year-old Kílauea man was critically injured yesterday after falling from the top of a 40-foot tree in Princeville, Kauai, police reported.  

The first time I snorkeled it was in Kauai Hawaii. I put everything on and pushed my way through the waves and got in. Two things happened to me. #1  

Opposition was a common thread last night among Kauai residents testifying about the state of Hawaii's proposed "Recreational Renaissance Plan B."  

Kauai police say an autopsy determined a Kapaa man's death was a homicide.  

LIHU'E, Kauai — A Koloa man the prosecuting attorney said "escalated" from drug user to drug trafficker was sentenced to 10 years in prison Thursday.  

The only Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealer on Kauai sold every Lincoln MKS sedan he ordered this year: a grand total of one. It was cinnamon-colored.  

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Classes at Hanalei Elementary School will resume Tuesday, according to a staffer with the Kauai complex area superintendent's office.  

Kauai police say they are investigating the discovery of a body in a car.  

Two people were injured in a Lihue traffic crash this afternoon on Rice St. near the entrance to the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club.  

The Hilton Kauai Beach Resort is dropping the Hilton name as of Jan 1, 2010.  

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has agreed to buy electricity from a new 20-megawatt power plant that burns both sugar cane and wood.  

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative has agreed to buy electricity from a new 20-megawatt power plant that burns both sugar cane and wood.  

Kauaui's Bethany Hamilton is featured on SURFER's In The Lineup, discussing everything from learning to surf with one arm to falling in love with barrels.  

Sales of single-family homes and condominiums on Kauai saw increases in October, while prices continued to decline.  

LIHUE — A 21-year-old Kalaheo man died this morning in a single-car crash in Omao.  

LIHUE — The murder case of Joseph Hoapili Sr. might not go to trial if a deal can be reached within the next few weeks.  

The St. Regis Princeville Resort on the north shore of Kauai is now open.  

Kauai County lifeguards close the portion of Poipu Beach fronting the Marriott Waiohai Beach Resort after a shark sighting.  

A Japanese navy ship intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile in a test off Kauai, the U.S. and Japanese militaries said yesterday.  

The speed limit along Kuhio Highway in Wailua, between the Kauai Hilton and Wailua River, will officially be lowered today to 40 mph from 50 mph.  

Hawaii — Maui and Kauai have been named the top two Pacific islands in the Conde Nast Traveler 2009 Readers' Choice Awards.  

A man is critically injured when he falls from a eucalyptus tree at a Princeville home.  

The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf advisory for north-facing shores of Niihau and Kauai.  

A shark sighting closed a portion of Poipu Beach on Kauai yesterday fronting the Marriott Waiohi Beach Resort, officials said.  

Kauai’s electric utility has committed to buying renewable energy from a biomass plant planned for West Kauai.  

Japan and U.S. warships will try to track and shoot down a missile launched from Kauai.  

Kauai police say speed and alcohol are possible factors in a fatal crash in Oma'o.  

Japanese and U.S. warships are preparing to test a missile defense system off Kauai.  

Kauai County officials said they are considering charging a fee for residential trash pickup.  

we noticed chickens everywhere in and around the kauai airport. no sure why? here was a chick striding along.  

Sales of single-family homes on Kauai fell last month as condo sales rebounded and prices fell in both categories.