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Enrollment registration for PACT Act scheduled on Kaua‘i for veterans
The two-day event will bring out Veteran Affairs health care professionals to share information and resources with veterans on Kaua‘i regarding the new act, which expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.
Community petition to revoke permits is denied as Coco Palms rebuild continues
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.
Looking for employment? Check out the Kaua‘i Job Fair
More than 50 businesses, representing a variety of industries on the Garden Isle, will offer an assortment of employment opportunities.
Get rid of your household hazardous waste during upcoming collection events
Among the items that will be accepted are automotive products, lead-acid batteries, lawn and garden products, oil-based paints, thinners and stains, fluorescent lights, batteries and more.
Parents struggle to prevent St. Catherine School closure amid low enrollment
St. Catherine School in Kapa‘a announced that it would close in February, but some parents are fighting to try to keep the school open.
Update: Water service restored in Kapa‘a following shutoff for mainline break repair
As of 1:11 p.m., was is shut off on a portion of Kuamo’o Road; from Opaeka’a Road to Pa’ako Street, and includes Lihau Street, Kuhoho Street, Aleo Street, Pa’ako Street, Hie Street, Iliki Street, Molo Street and Alahele Street.
Nearly $17M in federal funding headed to Garden Isle
Nearly $17 million in federal dollars is heading to Kaua‘i to fund a variety of projects ranging from the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall, an educational center at the Kawai‘ele State Waterbird Sanctuary, affordable housing and a fern propagation lab at the National Tropical Botanical Garden.
Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run raises awareness for at-risk youth on Kaua‘i
The Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run celebrated its ten year anniversary in September 2023, but the Keala Foundation team decided to add a spring race to their calendar this year.
A University of Hawai‘i study may reveal a new way to monitor health of reefs
A study co-led by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa doctoral student revealed that each type of coral and algae from a reef off O‘ahu shores produced a unique suite of chemical compounds that could provide insight into how healthy the reef organisms are.
New tech now alerts Hawaiʻi drivers of stranded motorists, tow operators on roads
In an effort to protect roadside assistant providers and Hawaiʻi drivers, the AAA Hawaiʻi and HAAS Alert, a mobility safety solutions company, have rolled out new technology that sends alerts to drivers in Hawaiʻi to slow down and move over when they are approaching a stranded motorist on the side of the road.
Sen. Schatz announces passage of appropriations deal, securing billions in new federal funding for state
The U.S. Senate passed the first half of a bipartisan appropriations deal on Friday, Mar. 8, which aims to deliver billions in federal funding for critical programs that benefit Hawai‘i.
Update: Hanapēpē man previously reported missing is located
34-year-old Austin T. Armstrong was found Saturday morning.
Road closures scheduled for portions of Waipouli Road in Wailua March 14 to April 12
The County of Kaua‘i Department of Public Works says that temporary full road closure will be necessary for some of the repair. The public is being asked to plan for alternate routes and allow extra time to get to destinations.
Hanalei nonprofit wants to transform former church into housing for teachers, lifeguards
The sale of the property on Kūhiō Highway closed only two weeks ago, when a local supporter of The Hanalei Initiative cut a $4.6 million check to buy it.
‘Ele‘ele man pleads not guilty to allegedly biting a nurse at a Kaua‘i hospital
A 22-year-old ‘Ele‘ele man has pleaded not guilty after he allegedly bit a nurse last November. Chay Ramirez has been charged with second degree felony assault.
Learn more about homeownership on Hawaiian Home Lands during weekend workshop
Featuring a guest speaker from Hawaiian Community Assets, this workshop will provide insights into building and buying a home on Hawaiian Home Lands.
One Kaua‘i hālau hula participating in this year’s Merrie Monarch hula competition
Twenty-two hālau hula are participating this year. Hālau Ka Lehua Pua Kamaehu, under the direction of Kumu Hula Kasie Puahala Kaleohano & Brandi Nohelani Barrett, is the only Big Island group participating in this year’s competition.
Mālama Kaua‘i, Moloa‘a farmers open ʻĀina Center to increase local food production
The $3.2 million food hub serves the Moloa‘a Irrigation Cooperative, a hui of farmers tending more than 600 acres on the island’s North Shore.
Want to design this year’s Kaua‘i Pride Parade shirt? Artists have 4 weeks to enter contest
The winner of the competition will receive $350 and see their work printed on countless T-shirts sold before and during the parade scheduled for June 1.
Colorado man dies boogie boarding at Allerton beach
The County of Kaua’i announced that a 69-year-old man from Colorado died on Friday, Mar. 2, after hitting his head on a rock while boogie boarding at Allerton Beach in Koloa.