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On the Garden Isle, Project Keiki funds will support Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i’s Keiki Café and Backpack Program.

The trio of local food makers behind Collab Café have found success with a neighborly business model that prizes its Kaua‘i community.

Xavier Machado and his father Chad opened JP’s Pizza in Kaumakani in early 2023. They now serve a large base of loyal customers.

For February 2024, the survey included 168 properties representing 48,046 rooms, or 86.0 percent of all lodging properties with 20 rooms or more in the Hawaiian Islands, including those offering full service, limited service, and condominium hotels. 

A series of events will be hosted throughout the week in an effort to underscore the importance of taking action and supporting efforts to build a climate ready Hawai’i.

Michele and her husband, rock star Todd Rundgren, opened Tiki ‘Iniki on the North Shore of the Garden Isle in 2013.

The planning commission’s decision comes amid developer Reef Capital Partner’s announcement that they have reached key milestones in the demolition process, and that construction crews are actively working to complete the once-renowned Coco Palms Resort in 2026.

A third reading in the full Senate for SB 3335 is likely to be scheduled in the coming days, as the bill has a March 7 deadline to cross over to the House for further consideration.

Kaua‘i County Council Chair Mel Rapozo introduced a resolution on Wednesday urging the state legislature to oppose Senate Bill 3335, a measure that would make recreational cannabis legal in the state effective Jan. 1, 2026. After a lengthy debate, the county council voted in a 3-3 tie, deferring the resolution for reconsideration on March 13.

Doug Szurgot was an electrician. Then his daughter found success selling banana bread. He thought, “We only live once” – and The Jammin’ Banana Bakery & Café was born.

All cats at TropiCats – located at Harbor Mall in Nāwiliwili – are up for adoption. Some have found their “forever homes” on the mainland United States.

Alaska reached the deal in December to purchase Hawaiian Airlines for approximately $1.9 billion.

Ed and Yuriko Justus – plus “Cat Boss” Natalie – are celebrating their milestone with monthly giveaways and an event planned later this year.

The historic Waimea Plantation Cottages, nestled on the shores of western Kaua‘i, has roots dating back to 1884 and has welcomed guests with the charms of authentic Hawai‘i plantation homes since 1984.

The purchase of HOH Utilities’ wastewater system assets on Kaua‘i marks the entry of Hawai‘i Water onto its fourth island.

Google will pay $630 million in restitution, minus costs and fees, to consumers who made purchases on the Google Play Store between August 2016 and September of this year and were harmed by anti-competitive practices.

Formerly serving as the Director of Sales and Marketing, Pedone brings a wealth of experience in luxury hotels and a commitment to excellence that will help build the Sonesta brand in Hawai‘i.

Opened for less than a year, the mission-driven 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is the only Hawai‘i hotel to win a coveted spot on what is considered the world’s most prestigious travel award.

We fill the landfill with 25% recyclables, 25% organics like food and green waste, and 25% construction and demolition material.

Alaska Air Group, Inc. with acquire the airline for $18 per share cash. Alaska Air will also take on Hawaiian’s $0.9 billion net debt.