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In last address as mayor, Kawakami looks back on projects, partnerships across Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami delivered his final State of the County address, highlighting achievements in housing, infrastructure, and public safety during his nearly seven years in office. March 12, 2026 · 10:51am
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Kaua‘i News
In last address as mayor, Kawakami looks back on projects, partnerships across Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami delivered his final State of the County address, highlighting achievements in housing, infrastructure, and public safety during his nearly seven years in office.
County of Kauaʻi urges vigilance during severe weather
Kauaʻi County issues an update for all residents and visitors as the National Weather Services predicts storms may be strong to severe Friday through Saturday.
WATCH: Schatz says Hegseth’s immaturity, incompetence are lethal combination on battlefield
U.S. senator and Hawai‘i Democrat says in remarks on Senate floor that war is not something in which to revel, speaks to how secretary of Defense reckless and unlawful theory of action is costing the United States in conflict with Iran.
New Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services online training for mandated reporters now available
Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people; the new online program is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.
UPDATE: Severe thunderstorms continue moving over leeward, windward and Kaua‘i Channel waters
National Weather Service extended special marine warning for Kaua’i waters until 6:45 a.m. today (March 12) as an area of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts is centered about 34.5 miles southeast of Poʻipū.
Kaua‘i 4-year-old Seeley Borges proves ‘you can make it through anything’
Seeley, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was a newborn when she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer and having to endure a treatment regimen that would have tested even the toughest adult to save her life.
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In last address as mayor, Kawakami looks back on projects, partnerships across Kauaʻi
Kauaʻi Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami delivered his final State of the County address, highlighting achievements in housing, infrastructure, and public safety during his nearly seven years in office.
Hawaiian Airlines self-service bag tag stations to streamline travel this month
Hawaiian Airlines is transitioning to automated kiosks for tagging checked bags to help make airport navigation smoother and faster.
WATCH: Schatz says Hegseth’s immaturity, incompetence are lethal combination on battlefield
U.S. senator and Hawai‘i Democrat says in remarks on Senate floor that war is not something in which to revel, speaks to how secretary of Defense reckless and unlawful theory of action is costing the United States in conflict with Iran.
New Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services online training for mandated reporters now available
Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people; the new online program is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.
Kaua‘i 4-year-old Seeley Borges proves ‘you can make it through anything’
Seeley, Hawai‘i’s 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, was a newborn when she was diagnosed with an aggressive blood and bone marrow cancer and having to endure a treatment regimen that would have tested even the toughest adult to save her life.
Big Island News
Hawaiian Airlines transitions to self-service bag tag stations
Starting this month, self-service bag tag stations will help streamline the travel experience by cutting down lobby wait times and congestion.
New online training for mandated reporters launched by Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services
Mandated reporters play a vital role in safeguarding children and at-risk people; the new online program is a comprehensive and accessible resource designed to ensure people required by law to report suspected abuse or neglect have the knowledge and tools necessary to carry out this critical responsibility.
Maui News
Scholarship applications open for Cohort 8 of HACA’s value-added entrepreneur program
Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance announced that applications are now open for Cohort 8 of the Cottage Industry to Commercial Enterprise Scholarship, a program designed to help Hawai‘i-based value-added food entrepreneurs grow their businesses using locally grown, raised, and caught ingredients. Applications are open now through Monday, April 20, 2026.
House passes bills aimed at strengthening Hawaiʻi’s workforce
Several bills advanced by the House Committee on Labor address priorities set by the House Majority at the outset of the 2026 Legislative Session, particularly relating to workforce shortages, preserving the social safety net, and diversifying and strengthening the state's economy.
Hirono, Murray, King lead colleagues in demanding HHS release Title X funding
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono joined colleagues in sending a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanding that HHS take immediate action to protect Americans’ uninterrupted access to comprehensive family planning and services by awarding a one-year full funding extension for all current Title X grantees.
5 Molokai schools closed today due to flooding
Molokai High, Molokai Middle, Kaunakakai Elementary, Kilohana Elementary and Maunaloa Elementary on Molokai will be closed today, March 12, due to flooded roads affecting safe access to the campuses. The schools are notifying staff and students’ families.


