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Kauai Community College is the county's only institution of higher education. One of the ten branches of the University of Hawaiʻi system, it offers a range of 2-year degrees and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges .
In the 1970s, Kauaʻi burned sugar cane waste to supply most of their electricity.. As of 2008, the majority of the Kauaʻi's electricity was produced by importing liquid petroleum, costing $69.3 million in 2006 and $83 million in 2007. [3]
From 2016 to 2020, he served in the Hawaii Senate from the 1st District. In 2024, he was elected as a trustee to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, with fellow board members electing him as chair. [1] Kahele is a member of the Democratic Party [2] [3] and the son of the late Hawaii Senate member Gil Kahele.
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In 1893, pro-American elements in Hawaii overthrew the monarchy and formed the Republic of Hawaii, which the U.S. annexed in 1898. [6] In 1921, in order to make amends for injustices associated with the overthrow and annexation, the US created the Hawaiian Homes Commissions Act which set aside 200,000 acres of land for the use of homelands for Native Hawaiians of 50% blood quantum or more.
August 10 – 2024 Honolulu mayoral election: Incumbent Rick Blangiardi is re-elected to a second term. November 5 – 2024 United States presidential election in Hawaii [1] 2024 United States Senate election in Hawaii; 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Hawaii; 2024 Hawaii Senate election; 2024 Hawaii House of ...
The five homes slated for construction in 2025 in Kilauea will be sold to households earning 80 % to 120 % of Kauai’s median household income under 99-year ground leases with nominal lease rent.
Derek S.K. Kawakami [2] is an American politician serving as the eleventh Mayor of Kauai since December 3, 2018. Kawakami previously served as a Kauai County Councilmember from 2016-2018 and 2008-2011 and as a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from April 4, 2011 through November 8, 2016. [3]