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‘If we save the sea, we save our world’: Public invited to free screening of Attenborough documentary

After seven decades of filming every aspect of the natural world, the world’s leading natural historian and voice behind numerous highly acclaimed documentaries such as “Planet Earth” and its sequels “The Blue Planet” and “Our Planet” delivered his first-ever collaboration with National Geographic — the documentary “Ocean with David Attenborough.”

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative bolsters after-hours, weekend customer support services

The cooperative as of Oct. 1 has partnered with Cooperative Response Center — a nationwide 24/7 contact center providing support to rural electric utilities — to accept after-hours and weekend customer service and emergency calls.

12th annual Harvest Festival promises day of community, culture and celebration — and of course pumpkins

This year’s fall fest featuring free keiki rides, inflatables, games, live entertainment, ‘ono food and beverages from local nonprofits and the Great Pumpkin Giveaway, is planned for Oct. 18 in Hanapēpē.

Can you ‘Imagine a Day Without Water’?

“By imagining a day without water, we gain a deeper appreciation for this vital resource and the importance of investing in the infrastructure that delivers it to our taps,” said Kaua‘i County Department of Water officials.

University of Hawaiʻi streamlines admissions process for Hawaiʻi public high school seniors

Officially introduced Oct. 13 at Kauaʻi High School, the new Direct2UH initiative provides free direct enrollment to 9 of the university’s campuses based on a student’s grade-point average, without them having to complete a traditional application.

Kaua‘i nonprofit to host community workday to restore 600-year-old Alakoko Fishpond

This upcoming workday is part of the nonprofit’s continuing multi-year effort to restore the Hulēʻia watershed and stabilize the fishpond’s kuapā (rock wall).

Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines create foundation to support cultural initiatives

The Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines Foundation will provide grants to programs focused on celebrating and preserving the unique way of life in Alaska and Hawai‘i.

Weekly Kaua‘i lane closures announced for Oct. 12-17

All projects are weather permitting.

Kaua‘i man dies following two-vehicle crash

Speed appears to be a contributing factor in the crash, and toxicology results are pending to determine if impairment played a role.

Solveig Løvseth of Norway claims Ironman World Championship after Taylor Knibb, Lucy Charles-Barclay resign from race

Reigning Ironman World Champion Laura Philipp of Germany will lead the professional field that includes two other Ironman World Champions: Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay and American Chelsea Sodaro.

MTB Kaua‘i up and rolling, on mission to elevate mountain biking on the Garden Isle

Nonprofit mountain biking association wants to create, enhance and preserve a world-class network of mountain biking trails throughout Kaua’i County while raising awareness and enthusiasm for a healthy outdoor activity and fostering the next generation of mountain bicyclists.

Road closures scheduled in Līhu‘e for fiber optic installation

Several road closures are scheduled to allow for the installation to occur, which will take place on weekdays only from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to a Kaua‘i County press release.

REMEMBER: Crafty kūpuna, bonsai club members come together for senior craft fair

Crafters with the Līhu‘e, Waimea and Kekaha Neighborhood Center Senior Clubs and Līhu‘e Senior Bonsai Club will participate in the Oct. 11 event featuring a wide variety of crafts and plants up for sale.

Three Kaua’i Vietnam War veterans receive warm welcome after D.C.’s Honor Flight trip

Three Vietnam War veterans from Kauaʻi received a heartfelt homecoming after a transformative journey to Washington, D.C. with the Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight.

Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee fall 2025 email newsletter: Naio thrip invasion and mongoose captured

Partners are surveying the Garden Island now to determine their next move toward eradicating the sap-sucking invasive Myoporum thrip as it continues to spread and Nāwiliwili Small Boat Harbor had an unwanted visitor early last month that was quickly sent packing.

Delayed trash service expected for several Kaua‘i communities

Residents of Kōloa, ʻŌmaʻo, Lāwaʻi, and Poʻipū are experiencing a delay in trash pickup, with services expected to resume by October 9.

Chan Zuckerberg donates $1 million to support education, housing, culture on Kauaʻi

Twenty-five nonprofit organizations on Kaua’i have received a combined $1 million in unrestricted funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Kaua’i Community Fund, led by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg.

World-renowned astrophysicist to present James Webb Space Telescope discoveries in Kauaʻi

World-renowned astrophysicist and University of California Berkeley professor Dr. Alex Filippenko will unveil the latest discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope in a free public talk on Oct. 11.

Hawaiʻi P-20 again offering free workshops to help students, families plan for college

Partnership between Executive Office on Early Learning, Hawai‘i Department of Education and University of Hawai‘i System aims to put college within reach for all of students and their families throughout the islands.

New access hours begin Oct. 9 for bill drop box at Kaua‘i County Department of Water

Now that construction of a new motorized entry gate at the main entrance of the administrative building’s parking lot is finished, customers can access the drop box starting at 6 a.m. daily Monday through Friday beginning later this week.
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