Community
Kauaʻi Community College’s Performing Arts Center flourishes with new, innovative leadership
More diverse performances, educational opportunities, and community engagement has helped the Performing Arts Center become a vibrant cultural hub.
Goodwill to host reuse collection event at Kaua‘i Resource Center
Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items — including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books and shoes — to event Friday in Līhu‘e.
Hawai’i Foodbank Kaua‘i rolls out new mobile food pantry
The new service expands access to nutritious food to rural and underserved communities around the Garden Isle.
AARP awards $15,000 grant to kūpuna softball on Kauaʻi
The Kauaʻi Senior Citizens Softball Association has received a $15,000 grant from AARP’s 2025 Community Challenge to enhance softball facilities, benefiting older adults across the island.
Navy, NASA seek public comment on draft environmental impact statement for Pacific Missile Range Facility
The two agencies prepared the statement as joint applicants to retain the land before the leases expire in 2027 and 2030. The community is now invited to provide input on the statement’s environmental analysis.
Ben Osorno named interim chief executive officer at Kaua‘i Humane Society
The leadership change comes following the voluntary resignation of former Kaua‘i Humane Society Chief Executive Officer Padraic Gallagher. Osorno brings almost 14 years of service to the organization.
Sydney Agudong got her start at Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre. She returns to Kauaʻi as star in ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Hawaiʻi Children’s Theatre alum-turned-Hollywood actress Sydney Agudong said her homecoming was special because she could share her new film with the people who supported her when she was young.
Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative appoints new chief financial officer
Erin Tsuda, who has served in the role on an interim basis since March and has been an finance manager since 2022 with the electric cooperative, will officially take over the post effective July 1.
State survey reveals workforce housing would keep Hawai‘i educators in classrooms
The Hawaiʻi Schools Facility Authority provided 25 potential teacher workforce housing sites statewide, including three on Kaua‘i at Kapa‘a Middle School, Kaua‘i Community College and ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School.
Board of Regents approves Matt Elliott as next athletics director at University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa
UH President Wendy Hensel said about the selection of Matt Elliott at the next athletics director at the University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa: “From beginning to end, Matt was the guy.”
Locally made ‘ulu pancake mix hits grocery stores statewide
The pancake mix was created by the Hawai‘i ‘Ulu Cooperative, a group of 180 ‘ulu farmers throughout the state.
Kaua‘i community invited to Touch-A-Truck annual event
Explore a variety of vehicles at the Vidinha Stadium parking lot in Līhu‘e, including a sanitation truck, dump truck, a police car and more.
‘No Dictators’ protest on Kauaʻi draws 1,000 people angry with Trump administration
The protest on Kauaʻi coincided with a controversial military parade in Washington, D.C., that marked the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, but also the 79th birthday of President Donald Trump.
Princeville Public Library reopens today after closing for nearly 20 months for renovations
The Princeville Public Library is hosting an event to celebrate its reopening and renovations with patrons from 1:30 to 4 p.m. today.
Obon season celebrates ancestors through unified dances, traditional activities
Kauaʻi’s Obon season kicks off this weekend, bringing people of all backgrounds together for bon dances at Buddhist temples, honoring ancestors through joyful celebration and community engagement.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ 656-acre project of farms, homes, public spaces in Maui moves forward
Community members say there aren’t enough Hawaiian homestead opportunities in East Maui and hope the project can ease the burden on multigenerational households living under one roof.
National No Kings Mass Protest scheduled on Kaua‘i
More than 7,000 Hawaiʻi residents, including teachers, veterans, immigration and civil rights advocates, are expected to join the No Kings Mass protest on Saturday throughout the state.
Kaua‘i Police Department welcomes 3 new officers to the force
Raffy Perono, Summer Juniel and Trejontierre Juniel took their official Oath of Office during a ceremony attended by loved ones and community members.
Surfer Garrett McNamara’s ‘100 Foot Wave’ documentary to be screened today at Kauaʻi hotel for World Oceans Day
Surfer Garrett McNamara will be in person at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i tonight to share stories after the screening of episode 3 of his documentary series, ‘100 Foot Wave.’
New ambulance station in Hanalei will increase calls, response times for the secluded east side of the island
Moloaʻa to Hā‘ena is now covered when it comes to emergencies with the opening of the American Medical Response ambulance station in Hanalei.
