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$22,000 in Kaua‘i Strong funds deployed to 3 local nonprofits to strengthen resilience of vulnerable families and households by enabling delivery of proactive preparedness outreach and rapid procurement and distribution of essential food, supplies and other life-sustaining resources before the storm.

Free, family-friendly event brings 30-plus vendors, health teams, live entertainment and local food to Waimea on Sept. 19.

Event organizers said canceling was a last resort after they explored alternate routes, reduced road closures and other adjustments, but none were acceptable.

The agency continues to deliver — nearly 6 months after severe kona lows in March caused flooding and damage in communities throughout Hawaiʻi — emergency and recovery assistance to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries through a coordinated group of relief programs.

The series of free events aims to increase awareness about and enhance Hawaiʻi’s skilled technology workforce and increasing demand for local jobs in the rapidly growing technology, artificial intelligence and cyber industries.

Officer Jason Scalzo is recognized for his recent outstanding police work that resulted in nine people being apprehended on outstanding bench warrants and his steadfast dedication to safeguarding the community.

The arrival of new corps leadership also coincides with the return of two annual events — Capt. Andy’s Nā Pali Coast Cruise for a Cause and the Hanapēpē Corps Kūpuna Luncheon — that further support and celebrate the Kauaʻi community.

Garden Island Arts Council puts calls out for entries to participate in this special design contest and fashion show that challenges participants to rethink everyday rubbish or what otherwise might become trash by creating imaginative, unexpected and wearable art.

Department awards annual incentive and service awards; Eric Agena, engineering program manager at the Kauaʻi District Office, was named Manager of the Year.

Initiative, designed to reflect range of industries and career paths available in Hawaiʻi, is open to companies throughout the state that want to support troops and introduce girls to career opportunities.

With Hurricane Lala approaching, Kaua‘i Now News is encouraging its viewers to share footage they capture.

Yamamoto attended Kaua’i Community College and will student-teach at ʻEleʻele and Kekaha elementary schools while pursuing an elementary education degree through a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa hybrid program.

Sean Puahi Chun has been honored with the 2026 Hoʻoulu Award by Keoki’s Paradise for his commitment to cultural education and his lifelong work of upholding Hawaiian traditions.

A quick look at news happening on the Big Island, throughout the state and beyond.

Mark your calendars now, as the next monthly event is planned for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14 at the facility in Līhu‘e.

The event also will include crafts, games and a special show by Kapaʻa Middle School Choir and ʻUkulele Band.

Both pools have been operating on summer hours since the end of May; regular schedule starts again July 28.

Silva was commended for her exceptional performance during the past year while assigned to the Waimea District, Waimea Days Watch.

Mark your calendars now; tickets go on sale Aug. 1 for what is hyped as what is expected to be the Honolulu festival’s biggest and best year yet.

Total of 15 hālau from throughout Hawaiʻi, including one from the Big Island and one from Kauaʻi, are participating in the festival, that runs from July 23-25 and caps off a full week of Native Hawaiian programming on Oʻahu.