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Three Vietnam War veterans from Kauaʻi received a heartfelt homecoming after a transformative journey to Washington, D.C. with the Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight.

Partners are surveying the Garden Island now to determine their next move toward eradicating the sap-sucking invasive Myoporum thrip as it continues to spread and Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor had an unwanted visitor early last month that was quickly sent packing.

Residents of Kōloa, ʻŌmaʻo, Lāwaʻi, and Poʻipū are experiencing a delay in trash pickup, with services expected to resume by October 9.

Twenty-five nonprofit organizations on Kaua’i have received a combined $1 million in unrestricted funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Kaua’i Community Fund, led by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg.

World-renowned astrophysicist and University of California Berkeley professor Dr. Alex Filippenko will unveil the latest discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope in a free public talk on Oct. 11.

Partnership between Executive Office on Early Learning, Hawai‘i Department of Education and University of Hawai‘i System aims to put college within reach for all of students and their families throughout the islands.

Now that construction of a new motorized entry gate at the main entrance of the administrative building’s parking lot is finished, customers can access the drop box starting at 6 a.m. daily Monday through Friday beginning later this week.

It is a community-acquired case and not travel-related, suggesting mumps might be circulating on the Big Island. The state Health Department is closely monitoring suspected cases to prevent further spread.

A 62-year-old Keālia man is in critical condition following a Monday night crash on Kūhiō Highway, where his vehicle veered out of control, potentially due to a medical emergency, and struck several structures.

Todd Wilt, a 61-year-old visitor from California, was rescued from the ocean. Despite valiant resuscitation efforts, he was later pronounced dead.

“Better Choices, Better Health” series is designed to support seniors in overcoming challenges while they create and carry out their self-management strategies.

Susan Rhee joins the Garden Isle organization from O‘ahu, bringing nearly 2 decades of experience in the animal welfare movement, most recently working in public policy, advancing animal cruelty legislation in Hawai‘i.

Riders now have a contactless option to pay for trips by tapping a credit or debit card or mobile wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on any Kauaʻi Bus.

The interuption in service is because of staffing issues.

Discover unique handmade crafts, baked treats, and fresh produce at the Senior Center Craft Fair in Līhuʻe on Oct. 11, presented by local senior clubs from Līhuʻe, Waimea and Kekaha.

Beloved kumu hula Leināʻala Pavao-Jardin of Hālau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leināʻala has passed away at age 51 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Neighbors, friends and families from Hanalei, Wainiha and Hā’ena came together for a night of good food, meaningful connection and community spirit.

INTO LIGHT Project on display from Feb. 1 through April 30, 2026, at Kauaʻi Performing Arts Center offers chance for healing and awareness as well as opportunity for Garden Isle residents to have the stories of their loved ones become part of the exhibit’s national tapestry.

Submit your art by Dec. 12, for opportunities to earn recognition, scholarships, and to be featured in exhibitions at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum and beyond.

University of Hawaiʻi offer a groundbreaking, low-cost solution to boost reef recovery worldwide and significantly increasing coral survival rates in real reef environments.