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“By connecting local farms directly to community food systems, the state can reduce its dependence on imports while ensuring that more families have access to fresh, nutritious, Hawaiʻi-grown produce,” said House Majority Caucus Leader Kirstin Kahaloa of Hawaiʻi Island.

The Kauaʻi County Council has unanimously advanced Bill 2976, which aims to ban the sale and distribution of disposable bodyboards in order to reduce plastic waste and safeguard local beaches.

The complex in Kapa‘a is the first affordable apartment acquisition of Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, offering a new initiative for those interested in a rent-to-own option.

The second and final phase of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project is set to begin by the end of the year.

Kaua‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation 0fficials anticipate water to be restored by the afternoon of Nov. 17, pending repairs.

Interested families can register their keiki beginning at 8 a.m. today; keep in mind that enrollment is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up as soon as possible. It’s just $50 per child for a season of fun.

The canoes and their crews were greeted Thursday (Nov. 13) with a pōwhiri, or sacred formal Māori ceremony that was expected to celebrate for hours; following a little more than week of public engagements, the waʻa will take 6 months off to wait out South Pacific hurricane season before continuing their voyage.

Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion anticipated in late 2026. Thursday’s event was akin to a kickoff for the expansion.

The 5-year plan is a key to strengthening community preparedness and reducing risks around Kaua‘i from natural disasters.

Community members and veterans gathered at Kauaʻi’s Hanapēpē Veterans Cemetery for a heartfelt Veterans Day tribute, honoring the contributions of military personnel.

The plan is meant to guide preservation priorities, partnerships and strategies around Hawaiʻi through 2034 — public input is vital to ensure it reflects the voices and values of Hawaiʻi residents.

Hawaiian Eye Center raising awareness and urging prevention during Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month.

Broadcast and streaming of meetings conducted elsewhere throughout the islands — not just from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs boardroom on O‘ahu — also will be allowed, such as recent sessions at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo’s College of Hawaiian Language.

The first annual Kauaʻi Pickleball Tournament of Hope will raise money for programs through Child & Family Service as state funding cuts threaten valuable services for families.

Following a shark bite incident off Kauaʻi’s North Shore, experts affirm that such encounters align with normal seasonal behavior, stressing that the risk to swimmers remains low despite temporary beach closures.

The 2025 version of the most comprehensive data snapshot of how Garden Isle Youth are doing across diverse socioeconomic indicators is now available for public review.

“When Hawaiians help Hawaiians, our aloha and pilina deepen,” said Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees Chairman Kaialiʻi “Kai” Kahele.

This competitive fellowship sponsors up to 6 college graduates to spend up to 1 full year in Washington, D.C., gaining first-hand experience in the heart of federal policymaking and working in congressional offices, observing committees and caucuses while engaging with key community and national partners.

Kauaʻi residents are invited to two upcoming events to honor veterans, one in Līhue on Nov. 8 and the other on Nov. 11 at the Hanapēpē Veterans Cemetery.

Līhuʻe Airport’s redesigned layout now includes previously absent buffer zones, giving pilots extra room to maneuver during emergencies and lowering the chances of runway overruns. The entire project is aimed at increasing safety.