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Through information provided by the public, police were able to confirm the 30-year-old’s location.

The satellite internet system will help with communications during natural disasters that include wildfires, floods and storms, said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

Enrollment for Foundational Safety course now open; registration due by Dec. 19 for in-demand production training starting in January 2026.

All 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses throughout the state will host spring commencement services in May 2026.

The Kauaʻi Resource Center reuse collection will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19 at 3460 Ahukini Road in Līhuʻe.

Construction was planned from Dec. 9 through Feb. 1, 2026, but has been delayed for an unspecified amount of time.

The project is aimed at protecting the people and ecosystems of the islands from threats such as wildfires, drought, flooding, hurricanes, tsunamis, water contamination and more.

Join U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz in a statewide telephone town hall on Dec. 11 to discuss key federal issues impacting Hawaiʻi.

Due to staffing shortages, residential trash pickup in Kalāheo will be delayed.

Immerse yourself in the magical spirit of the holidays as ‘ukulele virtuoso and beloved ambassador of aloha Shimabukuro presents his highly anticipated seasonal extravaganza.

New team option and an expanded online catalog make fulfilling kids’ and families’ holiday wishes easier this year.

Bring the entire ʻohana and head down to the shopping center in Poʻipū for some festive fun and seasonal cheer in celebration of the holidays.

Resort’s leisure senior sales manager honored with Outstanding Achievement in Sales and Marketing Award, celebrating her excellence, integrity and service within the travel and visitor industry as well as her lasting impact on the Kaua’i community.

The lane was reopened earlier this afternoon once crews with Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative had completed emergency work to prevent electrical lines from arcing.

Scheduled electrical maintenance work this weekend could temporarily impact the non-emergency phone line for Kaua‘i Police Department. Police said the maintenance work is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 6). Anyone who needs to make a non-emergency report during that time frame and who has difficulty reaching Kaua‘i Police Department on its […]

Friends of the Princeville and Līhuʻe libraries are hosting back-to-back holiday used book sales, offering bargains on books, DVDs, and more.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has been busy tracking the continued growth of this young geologic feature, which is visible from public viewing areas around the summit within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

The event promises an evening of celebration, with food and refreshments and live music provided by Beya — star of “The Voice” and “Hawai‘i to the World” — and featuring Mr. Schmitz and Jam B.

With donations from customers and the public, food truck owner Brittany Schwartz is helping to reduce financial stress for families and spread joy in the community.

The goal: Understand how Career and Technical Education pathways — such as carpentry, culinary, automotive and electrical technology — translate into livable wages, strengthening the local community.