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University of Hawaiʻi offer a groundbreaking, low-cost solution to boost reef recovery worldwide and significantly increasing coral survival rates in real reef environments.

The Kaua‘i store raised $38,856 during the 2025 summer fundraising campaign, placing it at No. 19 out of more than 4,600 Walmart locations nationwide; all of those funds will stay in Hawai‘i, too, in support of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Kaua‘i Fire Department and partner Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center invite community members to come out Oct. 4 for informational booths, demonstrations, fire trucks, pictures with Sparky, games and much more.

“By standing together, we can show support, strengthen connections and remind one another that no one faces breast cancer alone,” said Kaua‘i County Office of Boards and Commissions in an announcement about this year’s observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Artists can submit their work online through Oct. 8 to be considered for the first University of Hawai‘i Insect Museum show, billed to be a celebration of insects and the powerful role they play in art.

The pool’s shuttering was caused by mechanical issues that have since been fixed by Kaua‘i County Parks and Recreation Department.

If trash in Kekaha, Waimea, Hanapēpē, Kalāheo, and Lāwa‘i is not serviced by 3:30 p.m. today, pickup for the remaining area is anticipated to be completed Friday, Oct. 3.

The goal of the federal grants is to strengthen communities by providing affordable housing, fostering a suitable living environment, and creating economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents.

A fatal hit-and-run on Kūhiō Highway has prompted Kaua’i police to investigate the tragic death of Alfred Lopes, who died from his injuries on Sept. 28.

The officers in the Kaua‘i Police Department’s Community Engagement Section were recognized leadership of the K-PAL Flag Football Program, the relaunch of the Junior Police Academy, and the fourth annual Touch-A-Truck event.

Kūʻkūi Grove Center buzzed with community spirit as the Kauaʻi Retired and Senior Volunteer Program celebrated five exceptional Gold Volunteers for contributing more than 500 hours of service.

Kyle Barrett, 37, has been reported missing. He was last seen near Queen’s Bath on Tues. evening, wearing a white aloha shirt and dark shorts.

On Kauaiʻs North Shore, an innovative culinary event at Waipā spotlighted the fight against invasive species by transforming them into gourmet dishes.

Trash pickup in Kekaha will be delayed due to equipment issues, with service rescheduled for tomorrow, Sept. 23.

Hosted by the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation Kaua‘i Region, the free event will take place on Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital campus in the lower parking lot in Waimea.

The talk-story sessions on Kauaʻi will be held on Sept. 23 at the Līhuʻe Library at 11 a.m. and at the Kapaʻa Library at 4 p.m.

Four of the flags symbolizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence were given to Kapa‘a High School JROTC, Waimea High School JROTC, Pacific Missile Range Facility and Kaua‘i County.

The Kauaʻi waterline project involves the replacement of aging water main infrastructure to meet current water system standards, including fire flow requirements.

LifeSmarts is a free, national educational program that teaches students critical life skills in five key areas by holding online quizzes and in-person competitions.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will sail directly from Rarotonga, Cook Islands to Aotearoa (New Zealand), and postpone visits to American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga.