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The Līhuʻe and Hanapēpē Corps, along with Island Craves Kauaʻi, in anticipation of the annual observance traditionally on the first Friday in June, treated staff and employees of Kauaʻi County and elsewhere May 12 and June 1, celebrating public servants who are making a positive difference in their communities.

Brief looks at education news from throughout the islands.

The screening of National Geographic’s award-winning documentary will be on June 8 at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay as part of its “Cinema Under the Stars” series.

Military-related urgent needs now qualify for leave with Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green’s signature of Act 13.

A quick look at news from throughout the islands.

Participating high school students will be introduced to science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, skills through the lens of urban and regional planning with a goal of fueling their higher education choices and perhaps interest in transportation-related careers.

Extension guarantees more than 60 Native Hawaiian Education Program early childhood education grant recipients throughout the state fully funded for at least another year.

“Reducing energy use benefits individual businesses and strengthens our community as a whole as we reduce our reliance on the electrical grid,” said Kauaʻi County Office of Economic Development Director Nalani Bru.

Celebrate Kauaʻi’s vibrant Pride Month with the launch of two new initiatives to strengthen and support the island’s LGBTQIA2S+ community.

University of Hawaiʻi seeks person to fill newly created position of associate vice president for workforce development, serving as primary architect for cohesive workforce strategy throughout all 10 of its campuses.

The resolution honors pioneering plantation workers, known as Sakadas, whose sacrifice, resilience and labor leadership transformed economy and culture of the islands.

Bangkok Happy Bowl invites guests to enjoy flavorful Thai dishes, handcrafted sushi and nightly live Hawaiian music and hula performances throughout the month in an atmosphere that celebrates the culture, creativity and community spirit of the island.

Community again invited to explore a variety of large-scale vehicles up close, including a bomb vehicle, fire engine, sanitation truck, dump truck, police car and more; attendees also will learn about the unique functions of each vehicle and meet the people who operate them.

The program — which University of Hawaiʻi launched in 2023 at its Maui College campus — offers tuition-free online courses, flexible enrollment, free entry-level certifications and a seamless 4-year degree path, with no prerequisites necessary.

Kaua‘i’s economy is expected to continue growing in 2026, though at a slower pace than in recent years; global and national economic challenges are expected to create new pressures on local households, businesses and the visitor industry.

U.S. Navy installation in West Kaua’i hosted keiki and faculty from Kula Aupuni A Kahelelani Aloha Public Charter School in May for a field trip to cultural and historic sites on base.

Ripen up and plan to bloom into the 36th Hawai’i International Tropical Fruit Conference at the beginning of October at Outrigger Kauaʻi Beach Resort in Līhuʻe; ‘Growing Fruits, Growing Markets’ is hosted by Hawai’i Tropical Fruit Growers and open to the public. Register early to get a special early bird discount.

Events are planned as part of World Ocean Day, including a Beach Clean-Up and Festival at Nūkoliʻi Beach on June 7, and the “Washed Up Marine Debris Art Show,” showcasing art made from ocean trash.

Program helps bridge summer nutrition gap for keiki by providing funds for food; eligible households receive $189 for each qualifying child

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