First at 4 p.m. (June 22, 2026)
The stinging caterpillar is popping up in more communities across the islands, prompting residents to ask the state for help. Concerns are mounting over pollution near Waiawa Stream as nearby residents say it’s becoming a health hazard. Plus, plans to redevelop Kauai’s iconic Coco Palms resort get a major financing boost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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