Community
Kauaʻi Community College awarded $4.3M grant for first-of-its-kind Transfer Center
The center will offer comprehensive support services for Kauaʻi Community College students transferring to 4-year programs at UH campuses on Oʻahu in Mānoa and West Oʻahu and UH-Hilo on the Big Island.
Land conservation nonprofit hires new Kaua‘i ‘āina steward and educator
Annalise ‘Anna’ Kindstedt will support HILT’s conservation projects and ʻāina-based learning experiences.
Kawakami’s campaign office confirms Kauaʻi mayor plans to run for Kouchi’s Senate seat in 2026
Kawakami’s office has confirmed he intends to run for the Kauaʻi Senate seat in 2026, with the support of the current seat holder, Ron Kouchi.
Kapaʻa lawn mower store scorched in late evening fire
A fire broke out at a local lawn mower store in downtown Kapaʻa late Monday evening, and Kauaʻi fire and police crews worked into the night to full extinguish the blaze.
3 children arrested for posting shooting threat on TikTok at private Big Island school
The three children, estimated to be in eighth grade, have been charged with first-degree terroristic threatening for the video.
Wilcox nurses holding candlelight vigil for ‘unsafe staffing conditions’ this evening
The nurses of Wilcox Medical Center are holding a candlelight vigil to stand in solidarity with the nurses of Kapi‘olani Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 16, who were recently “locked out” following a one-day strike amid contract contention. As reported by Hawai’i News Now, the one-day strike concluded Saturday, Sept. 14, at 6:59 a.m. About […]
Multiple Hanamā‘ulu brush fires ʻintentionally setʻ Sunday
Several small brush fires were extinguished by firefighters in the area of Kalepa Ridge in Hanamā‘ulu on Sunday, Sept. 16, which the Kauaʻi Fire Department believes were intentionally set. “Wildfires remain a top concern for communities statewide,” said Kaua‘i Fire Chief Michael Gibson in a statement. “There really is no excuse for this type of […]
Nonprofit, lawmakers hosting virtual forum to engage, educate public in crafting Hawaiʻi’s People’s Budget
This is the first forum in a series of online and in-person events that will lay the groundwork for a broader understanding of Hawaiʻi’s State Budget.
North Shore community to cap off summer with Hanalei nonprofit’s Picnic in The Park
In addition to this fun event, The Hanalei Initiative also has worked on local improvement projects, including a planned building conversion into workforce housing.
County invites Kaua‘i public to review proposals for latest Innovation Grants
Proposals must identify a deficiency, problem, or need within the Kaua‘i community and deploy an innovative community project.
Kaua‘i nonprofits select former Wailua hotel manager as new executive director
The Wai‘oli Nuhou corporations preserve the Grove Farm and Waioli Mission House museums, and other properties, buildings and collections on Kaua‘i.
Officials highlight cesspool conversion funding for Kaua‘i homeowners already feeling the pinch
The Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center was filled by an overflow crowd, a number of whom expressed anger and frustration.
Haʻena residents file lawsuit against proposed 5G cell tower
The lawsuit claims the tower would pose an unreasonable risk and nuisance for nearby residents, but AT&T said the tower would be an important part of its nationwide first responder network.
Pre-applications for Lima Ola Supportive Housing project begins Monday for homeless community
The 32-unit project is modeled after the existing Kealaula Supportive Housing Project located on Pua Loke Street in Līhu‘e.
Kauaʻi police’s search efforts in question, with daughter still wanting answers about her mother’s death
Three years ago, 54-year-old Joddielynn Taylor was missing for eight days before her body was found by teenagers in bushes near where her parked car had been found.
Kauaʻi weekly lane closures: Sept. 7 to Sept. 13
Hawai‘i Department of Transportation announced weekly lane closures from Sept. 7 to Sept. 13. All projects are weather permitting. — KAUMUALII HIGHWAY (ROUTE 50) — 1) PUHI TO KOLOA (NIGHT WORK) Right lane closure on Kaumualii Highway (Route 50) possible in either direction, between mile post 3.5 to 4.5, on Monday, Sept. 9 through the […]
Native Hawaiian legislators attend inaugural White House event to address their community’s issues
Three Hawaiʻi State Legislators and a member of the Honolulu City Council are in Washington on Friday to share their insights about matters facing Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders at the White House. Sen. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, Rep. Darius K. Kila and Honolulu City Council Vice Chair Esther Kiaʻāina are attending the […]
Kauaʻi House Delegation hosting town hall Monday about transitioning away from cesspools
On Monday, the Kauaʻi House Delegation will host a community town hall about transitioning away from cesspools. Information will be provided about cesspools, alternative wastewater options, financing transitioning projects and the Kauaʻi County Cesspool Conversion Grant Program. The application period for the program began Aug. 28 and runs through Sept. 27. There is $2 million […]
World’s largest beach cleanup effort to engage over half a million volunteers
Ocean Conservancy is calling for volunteers worldwide to join the 39th annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC), the world’s largest beach and waterway cleanup effort, launching on Sept. 21, 2024. With plastic pollution at crisis levels, ICC organizers invite everyone who loves the ocean to take action by joining a cleanup in their area.
