Community

Join U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in a statewide telephone town hall on Dec. 11 to discuss key federal issues impacting Hawaiʻi.

Due to staffing shortages, residential trash pickup in Kalāheo will be delayed.

Immerse yourself in the magical spirit of the holidays as ‘ukulele virtuoso and beloved ambassador of aloha Shimabukuro presents his highly anticipated seasonal extravaganza.

New team option and an expanded online catalog make fulfilling kids’ and families’ holiday wishes easier this year.

Bring the entire ʻohana and head down to the shopping center in Poʻipū for some festive fun and seasonal cheer in celebration of the holidays.

Resort’s leisure senior sales manager honored with Outstanding Achievement in Sales and Marketing Award, celebrating her excellence, integrity and service within the travel and visitor industry as well as her lasting impact on the Kaua’i community.

The lane was reopened earlier this afternoon once crews with Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative had completed emergency work to prevent electrical lines from arcing.

Scheduled electrical maintenance work this weekend could temporarily impact the non-emergency phone line for Kaua‘i Police Department. Police said the maintenance work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6). Anyone who needs to make a non-emergency report during that time frame and who has difficulty reaching Kaua‘i Police Department on its […]

Friends of the Princeville and Līhuʻe libraries are hosting back-to-back holiday used book sales, offering bargains on books, DVDs, and more.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has been busy tracking the continued growth of this young geologic feature, which is visible from public viewing areas around the summit within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

The event promises an evening of celebration, with food and refreshments and live music provided by Beya — star of “The Voice” and “Hawai‘i to the World” — and featuring Mr. Schmitz and Jam B.

With donations from customers and the public, food truck owner Brittany Schwartz is helping to reduce financial stress for families and spread joy in the community.

The goal: Understand how Career and Technical Education pathways — such as carpentry, culinary, automotive and electrical technology — translate into livable wages, strengthening the local community.

Construction completion and opening of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program-funded charging station is anticipated for February 2027.

Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 31. All proposals must be submitted online. Grants support projects and events that enrich the Garden Isle’s cultural landscape, enhance experiences and align with community priorities.

Kaua’i’s vital community blood drive returns to the Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort from Dec. 9-11, providing residents with a valuable opportunity to make a life-saving donation.

The plan is a a five-year strategy aimed at reducing risks from natural disasters and strengthening community preparedness on Kauaʻi.

Researchers are looking to document everything from the types of crops grown and water usage to educational resources and support for home gardens.

Funds raised at the gala will help Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i continue its work to provide fresh, healthy, and locally grown foods to tables through its partner agencies, school pantries, and mobile pantry distributions.

Make a meaningful difference in a University of Hawaiʻi student’s life this Giving Tuesday; help them stay focused when unexpected challenges arise and know they are cared for, valued and able to thrive.