Kauaʻi County announced 16 grant-in-aid recipients for FY 2026-2027

Fifteen new pieces have been added to an exhibit featuring a family of artists, including the late kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, who passed away on Jan. 3.

This year, the Office of the Mayor received 54 proposals that were reviewed and scored, with the top projects selected for funding totaling nearly $200,000.

Residents should not place any additional debris, green waste, appliances or other materials in the County right-of-way after Monday.

The deep-sea, three-person submersible revolutionized oceanography and made more dives of Hawaiʻi’s active underwater volcano than any other vessel.

Here is up-to-date information about recovery efforts and resources from Hurricane Lowell.

Funding from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust advances the Ka ʻUmeke Lama initiative and establishes Hawaiʻi’s first in-state oncology fellowship.

Fifteen new pieces have been added to an exhibit featuring a family of artists, including the late kumu hula Nālani Kanakaʻole, who passed away on Jan. 3.

The deep-sea, three-person submersible revolutionized oceanography and made more dives of Hawaiʻi’s active underwater volcano than any other vessel.

The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill 13 primary and 11 alternate seats on its advisory council, while Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for eight primary and five alternate seats.

Funding from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust advances the Ka ʻUmeke Lama initiative and establishes Hawaiʻi’s first in-state oncology fellowship.

Despite being rarely seen, the Hawaiian horary bat plays an important role in the islands’ ecosystems by contributing to the health and balance of the environment.

Chef Melvin Macaraeg of Grand Hyatt Kauaʻi Resort & Spa is set to represent the U.S. West region at the Hyatt Good Taste Series Global Finals in Mexico.