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Parks and Recreation closed the pool April 1 following a mechanical failure. The Waimea pool remains open for its regular schedule.

Kaua‘i Police Department officer had no idea when he pulled over a driver for not wearing their seatbelt the weekend before Christmas 2024 that he would subsequently be keeping more than 100 grams of cocaine and other dangerous drugs off Garden Isle streets.

Nonprofit based in Waimea on Big Island and dedicated to protecting Hawai‘i’s communities and natural resources from devastating effects of wildfires was one of just 5 organizations and individuals in the nation to be honored recently by National Association of State Foresters.

Drawing will be April 30. Visit the Kauaʻi County Department of Water office in Līhuʻe to fill out an entry ticket, and while you’re there consider donating to the department’s monthlong Earth Day Food Drive for Hawaiʻi Food Bank and Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank, too.

Shenanigans has served military members and local residents since it opened in 1989. The sold-out Business After Hours underscored the strong and valuable relationships between the Navy, Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce, business owners and local community.

Indivisible Kauaʻi is joining over 1,000 protests planned across the nation to take a stand against recent policy actions from President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

Specific Native Hawaiian women spotlighted in the resolution included: Queen Ka‘ahumanu, Isabella Kauakea Yau Yung Aiona Abbott, Mary Kawena Pukui, Edith Kenao Kanaka‘ole, Rell Kapolioka‘ehukai Sunn, and Emma Ka‘ilikapuolono Metcalf Beckley Nakuina.

The cleanup took place on March 28 when officers with the Līhu‘e Patrol District – some having just completed 12-hour shifts – volunteered their time to beautify seven public spaces along Rice Street.

Two nonprofits have partnered for the past seven years to count whales during peak season, ensuring data is collected simultaneously.

Kauaʻi District Health Office to host a free, family-friendly open house on April 11 in Līhuʻe, showcasing the crucial role of public health programs in building a healthier community.

“The class of 2025 has shown focus, talent and drive. We’re proud of all our graduates as they take the next step in their journey, embodying our commitment to ensure they are globally competitive and locally committed.” — state Superintendent of Schools Keith Hayashi

Bring the whole ‘ohana for a day filled with hands-on activities, live demonstrations and cultural showcases. Explore, learn and be inspired while honoring the island’s natural resources, local food systems and rich heritage. From interactive vendor exhibits to vibrant performances, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Business major Malia Hoʻokano and Liberal arts major Sabrina Petroc showed off their creativity and skills in Japan during the KOSEN Global Camp, which is focused on “designing social systems and business models oriented towards a circular economy.”

Construction of the Kai Olino affordable housing project was temporarily halted in 2024 when one of its two “Phase One” buildings was gutted by fire in the early morning hours of Feb. 25.

Hōʻike: Kauaʻi Community Media will now publish a bi-weekly newsletter for events hosted by local nonprofits.

Graduates of Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Basic Corrections Recruit Class 25-01 are beginning their careers in facilities throughout the state after completing 8 weeks of training that included more than 300 hours of classroom instruction and physical training.

Kalāheo Elementary School teacher Marly Madayag and 24 other teachers are now part of an elite group statewide who earned certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

The first phase of Olohena ‘Āina Center will have 20 acres for sublicensed farm plots, four acres for agroforestry and one acre for shared facilities.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients who get “DA BUX” benefits receive an access card they swipe before their electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, card at checkout to get 50% off qualifying fruits and vegetables grown in Hawaiʻi at participating grocery stores.

8 dancers from Hawai’i Irish Dance and 7 flaggers from Scully’s Pub in Waiki’i had the luck of the Irish on their side, being one of several groups from around the globe — including cast of ‘Riverdance 30’ — to be featured during special episode of RTE Ireland’s ‘The Late, Late Show.’