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Large vehicles restricted from Poʻipū roundabout due to ongoing construction

Vehicles exceeding 30 feet in length are advised to avoid making a left turn at the roundabout in Poʻipu.

UPDATE: Kapaʻa pool has reopened after repairs

Due to mechanical issues, the Kapaʻa swimming pool will be temporarily closed starting May 13.

Kauaʻi sees mixed progress in sheltering people experiencing homelessness

On the Garden Isle, 76 individuals were sheltered in 2026 compared to 59 in 2024. Unsheltered families went from 22 in 2024 to 19 in 2026.

Kauaʻi High graduate earns 3 degrees with community college library at heart of her journey

The senior first stepped foot on the Kaua‘i Community College campus when she was 16 years old for her first college course.

New Kauaʻi ordinance makes more land owners eligible for agriculture tax dedication

More active farmers and ranchers should be able to qualify for the agriculture land dedication, which has a filing deadline of July 1 for the upcoming tax year.

Free breakfast and lunch available this summer at 3 Kauaʻi public schools

Starting June 9, free summer meals will be available to chidren 18 and under at Kapaʻa, Kaumualiʻi and Kekaha elementary schools.
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Nāpali Coast’s sacred side: Heiau, caves, moon calendar and ancient Hawaiian history
Nāpali Coast after rain: Waterfalls, rainbows, weather and when to go
The Hawaiian legends of the Nāpali Coast
Nāpali Coast by season: Best times for hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, boat tours

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Kauaʻi sees mixed progress in sheltering people experiencing homelessness

On the Garden Isle, 76 individuals were sheltered in 2026 compared to 59 in 2024. Unsheltered families went from 22 in 2024 to 19 in 2026.

Man charged with harassing endangered monk seal on Maui

Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, faces charges under the Endangered Species Act after allegedly attempting to harm a Hawaiian monk seal by throwing a rock at it.

Kaua‘i woman sentenced after pleading guilty to defrauding coronavirus assistance program

The Kapa‘a woman pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft after fraudulently obtaining more than $100,000 through the program.

Kauaʻi Mayor Derek Kawakami officially files to run for lieutenant governor of Hawaiʻi

No other candidate has officially filed to run for the No. 2 elected post in the state, but five other candidates have pulled papers, including former Deputy Attorney General John Choi.

March unemployment rates increase slightly to 2.4%

According to the State Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, jobs decrease by 1,700 year over year.

Hawaiʻi DOH warns public about potent opioid-like substance known as 7-OH

Kaua’i residents are being cautioned about the dangers of 7-hydroxymitragynine, a potent opioid-like substance marketed as “enhanced kratom,” which poses serious health risks.

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Kona police invite community to an ʻāina-centered scavenger hunt Saturday morning

Join Miss Aloha Hawaiʻi Scarlette Burnham-Rosario and the Hawaiʻi Police Department for a beachfront scavenger hunt to help clean the coastline at 7 a.m. this Saturday.

Precursory lava flows have begun at Kīlauea

The onset of episode 47 lava fountaining is forecasted at any time.

Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 14-20: Honoka‘a Western Week, Kōkua Kailua Village Stroll, concerts and more

There are a variety of talented musicians who will be performing this upcoming week on the island, including Robert Cazimero and Kalani Pe‘a.

Hawaiʻi Job Challenge Academy to close in Hilo after June graduation

In two years, the Job Challenge Academy had four classes that provided 56 young adults with hands-on training, professional development, and certificates to help build their long-term success.

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Lahaina school rebuild gets nearly $200M, wildfire study misses out on funding

Maui Health also got funding in the budget as the legislative session closed last week, but lawmakers think it won't be enough for repairs to the storm-damaged Kula Hospital.

US Rep. Tokuda joins bipartisan effort to keep Taiwan off the table at Beijing Summit

With President Trump heading to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Hawaiʻi 2nd District Rep. Jill Tokuda is leading a bipartisan congressional effort to make clear that US support for Taiwan is not up for negotiation.

Green Fee funding draws praise, calls for more accountability from statewide coalition

A statewide environmental coalition is applauding Hawaiʻi lawmakers for advancing what it calls a historic first round of Green Fee investments — while pressing for stronger transparency as the money begins flowing to projects across the islands, including Maui.

Washington, D.C., exhibition spotlights Filipino migrant workers in Hawaiʻi

In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Hawaiʻi US Sen. Mazie Hirono has partnered with the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center to present a two-week poster exhibition exploring the migration of Filipino workers to Hawaiʻi in the early 20th century.