Community
Learn how to help endangered waterbirds at family-friendly event celebrating ʻalae ʻula
Only 700 of the Hawaiian common gallinules are left in the world, most on Kaua’i; Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture and other sponsors of the upcoming event will share local art, moʻolelo and fun facts about the ʻalae ʻula and how people can help protect it.
Community presentations about healthy aging programs scheduled in Anahola
Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs says these engaging “talk story” sessions will highlight several programs designed to support kūpuna with staying active, connected and well.
No Dictators Protests planned in ʻEleʻele, Līhuʻe and Princeville
The protests are among thousands of others — including on other islands in Hawai’i — happening Saturday, March 28, throughout the nation; All Kaua‘i Indivisible members and supports are also welcome to special event immediately following the Līhuʻe protest.
Scrap metal bin relocated at Kekaha Landfill; county reminds residents about recycling rules
The bin was moved to an area near the refuse drop-off location; relocation allows staff to better monitor materials being placed in the bin, as some recent drop-offs have contained prohibited items.
Garden Isle Dance Academy recital features dancers ages 3 years old through adult
‘Every Dancer Is A Star’ 2026 is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at War Memorial Convention Hall, highlighting academy students in a vibrant, multimedia performance, including solos, group numbers and special guest stars. Get your tickets now!
Kauaʻi Festivals spotlights art, culture with free event listings
Kauaʻi Festivals is an online platform for creating and exploring free event listings that showcase the island’s rich art, culture, and community.
Women entrepreneurs to be celebrated at Kaua’i Made craft fair
The Women’s History Month Craft Fair will feature 30 women-owned businesses from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday.
Astronomers put new spin on how planets form through largest survey of exoplanets using Big Island observatory
‘Spin is a fossil record of how a planet formed,’ said study lead author and researcher at Northwestern University Dino Chih-Chun Hsu in an announcement about the discovery. ‘By measuring how quickly these worlds rotate, we can start to piece together the physical processes that shaped them tens to hundreds of millions of years ago.’
Step forward for affordable housing: PAL Hawai‘i encourages community to walk with it in 2026 Kaua‘i Charity Walk
It’s a fun, family-friendly morning — and every dollar PAL raises goes directly back to the nonprofit affordable housing provider; even better: the more community members who participate will literally multiply the nonprofit’s impact.
‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition
Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
Community invited to presentations about healthy aging programs
Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs healthy aging programs are designed to support kūpuna with staying active, connected and well; presentation attendees will learn about several evidence-based and community-centered programs.
Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating
Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.
Monthly reuse collection event scheduled in Līhu‘e
Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
Salvation Army continues readiness to serve communities as second kona low moves across state
Nonprofit’s emergency disaster services positioned to respond to evolving needs as storm moves through; donations requested to help fund statewide support for vital relief efforts and supplies.
Kauaʻi community mourns loss of Hollywood icon and part-time resident Chuck Norris
Martial arts, TV and movie icon Chuck Norris’s sudden passing on Kauaʻi has left the close-knit North Shore community and fans around the world in mourning.
Do you have the free PulsePoint app on Kauaʻi? It can keep you informed and save lives
Kauaʻi officials are urging residents and visitors to add to their phone the free app that provides real-time updates about traffic accidents, brush fires, bridge closures and high surf conditions
No public risk from ongoing wastewater discharge in Līhuʻe
Kauaʻi County officials assure residents that an ongoing spill of 70,000 gallons per day at the Līhuʻe Wastewater Treatment Plant is contained and does not pose a public health risk.
Action star Chuck Norris hospitalized on Kauaʻi after medical emergency
Hospitalization of 86-year-old film icon and martial artist on March 18 sparks concerns among fans; details about emergency have not been disclosed.
American Sign Language students expand access at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa games
It’s the first known partnership of its kind between American Sign Language students and University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Athletics; students volunteer their time to sign the national anthem, cheerleader chants, university fight song and more during games.
North Shore Give charity auction returns, raising funds for essential Kauaʻi programs
Auction items include a trip to the Kentucky Derby, a private villa stay in the Tuscan countryside, and a red-carpet walk at the Country Music Awards.
