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The visit, coordinated through the U.S. Department of Defense’s annual Defense Attaché Orientation Program, gave the 50-some diplomats a chance to learn how University of Hawaiʻi researchers and international partners help drive some of the world’s most important astronomical discoveries.

There will be no lottery this year; anglers can fish from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily from June 20 through Sept. 30 in the public fishing area; you must have a valid Hawai‘i freshwater game-fishing license, which can be purchased now online.

It’s not just any Hawaiian food that got the Garden Isle — along with Oʻahu and Maui — on this list, it was saimin, and Hamura Saimin in Līhuʻe is a perfect place to get your hands on a bowl of the piping hot, slightly salty noodle soup.

The closure is necessary to accommodate the 2026 Real Property foreclosure sale that begins at 9 a.m. Thursday at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

This week’s remaining clinic schedule includes a stop by the Vulcans coaches Thursday, May 21, at Kapa‘a High School on Kaua‘i.

The workshops are made possible through a partnership between Kaua‘i County Real Property Division, Kīpuka Kuleana and Office of Hawaiian Affairs; will focus on programs available to Garden Isle residents.

A brief look at several stories from throughout the state.

Special restaging of 2026 Merrie Monarch Festival Hōʻike performance also honors Kumu Hula Darrell Lupenui.

Deadline to apply is May 29 for Cohort 22: Culinary Foundations through partnership between Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America; but don’t wait, seats are limited.

Crystal Santos went from being behind bars to now graduating this month with an associate in science degree in carpentry technology from Kauaʻi Community College, all to create a better future for herself and her family.

The open house will update the community about the Kekaha Landfill Cell 3 vertical expansion project, which would expand landfill capacity upward within the existing landfill area.

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi celebrates 50 years with communitywide initiative Monday, May 18, in support of programs that serve island children and teens.

At the National Tropical Botanical Garden’s “Loulu Love Fest,” discover the rich cultural and ecological significance of Hawaiʻi’s native loulu palm.

Registration opens May 20; no-cost program is on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 20 participants per class, per session.

“Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility, and it starts at home,” said Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson. “This program reflects a countywide commitment to providing our community with the knowledge and tools needed to better protect lives, homes and neighborhoods.”

The mobile site is made possible through a partnership with the Wainiha Country Market, whose owner and operator, Joell Edwards, offered free space for the mobile food truck.

Online registration is limited to 50 participants and begins at 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, at the Kauaʻi Parks and Recreation website.

“Laulau is more than a beloved island staple; it carries deep cultural and historical meaning,” said Oʻahu state Rep. Darius Kila. “Preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian foods helps honor Native Hawaiian culture and ensures these practices continue to be understood and passed on.”

30-day review period now open for Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship, which will guide how state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.

The Kaua‘i distillery’s Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter.