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‘I thank the Lord for such a blessed life and a blessed career, and I’m grateful to everyone who helped me along the way,’ said retiring Jayson Pablo. ‘Most of all, thank you to the island of Kauaʻi for letting me serve these past 27 years. I’ve received so much from this department; the privileges, the opportunities and the friendships that will last a lifetime.’

Come tour custom-built homes, celebrate summer and support early childhood education for Kauaʻi’s keiki.

Eye-opening investigative documentary will be presented free July 30 at Philippine Cultural Center in Puhi in partnership with Hōʻike Kauaʻi Community Media and Kauaʻi Climate Action Coalition.

Motorists should drive with caution and allow additional time to get to their destination as traffic delays are expected; roads open for travel in and out of Poʻipū will be Ala Kalanikaumaka and Ala Kinoiki.

The event is July 20-22 at Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, features week of Native Hawaiian programming including cultural workshops, discussions about key issues affecting Native Hawaiians and Hawaiʻi’s communities, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi marketplace and special performances.

Award honors volunteers 50 years old and older who share their experience, talent and skills to not just make a difference in their communities but enrich them; nomination deadline is Sept. 1.

The Indivisible Kaua‘i hybrid meeting, which can be attended in-person or online via Zoom, also includes Deirdre Romney, who will present information about understanding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agreements, what they are and why communities are reconsidering them.

The free event is open to everyone and will include hundreds of helmets given away to kids, giveaways for free bikes, helmet decorating, bike skill courses, concussion prevention education and skateboard safety.

The grant program through Kauaʻi County Office of Economic Development invests in projects that expand commercial farming and ranching operations, increase local food production and strengthen long-term sustainability of agriculture on Kauaʻi.

The July 14-15 closure is necessary for scheduled maintenance, including installation of irrigation for new trees located along the Rice Street rock wall; it will only affect the basketball and pickleball courts.

Homestead Community Development Corporation invites food entrepreneurs to ‘be part of something local’ and join a vibrant food truck community at Anahola Marketplace.

A recent blessing commemorated the community-led effort by Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana and its nonprofit partner The Hanalei Initiative, in the funding and construction of the comfort station and accompanying septic system.

A quick look at news from throughout the state and beyond.

This year’s winners, each awarded $20,000 to continue their education at a 4-year college or university, are David Braman, Samantha Tominaga and Skyler Tanicala, all from Kaua‘i High School.

Rey’s Auto Repair founder Rey Juan and his family created a welcoming place, where customers feel how much the family cares and values them, local businesses trust them to keep their vehicles moving and the next generation sees the results of sweat, elbow grease and dedication.

Join the Surfrider Foundation’s beach cleanups at Hanalei Pier and Kumu Camp on July 5 as part of a nationwide initiative tackling post-Independence Day litter.

Limited-time offer includes full 2026-27 membership year and remainder of summer 2026; allows girls to start participating right away in troop activities.

Kōloa Plantation Days is hosted every year in July on Kaua‘i’s south shore. The 2026 installment is planned for July 17-26 with the theme “The Last Harvest” and grand marshal Ada Henne Koene.

The ceremony focused on honoring the history of the land, paying respects to those who came before and reinforcing the vital partnership between U.S. Navy, Na ʻOhana Papa O Mānā and host cultural protocol.

Two Kaua‘i Police Department officers were among the 15 people to receive recognition for going above and beyond in the fight against impaired driving.