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“This February, we celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and the people, schools and programs that work every day to preserve the Hawaiian language and culture. The resurgence of the Hawaiian language not only serves as a model for indigenous communities around the world, but also as an example of the strength and resilience of the Hawaiian community.” — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i

“I Kanaka Mai I Ke Aha?” makes its debut during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month, reinforcing the significance of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi as a living language.

Of the 162,902 pounds collected last year, 154,157 pounds were marine debris — fishing nets, lines, eel traps and other debris that kills marine life and destroys reefs.

Thousands of federal workers on probationary status — because they were new hires or had been recently promoted into new jobs — have been fired in the past couple of weeks across a wide variety of agencies.

The new PACT Act lists more than 20 illnesses veterans could have contracted following toxic exposure and automatically presumes their service caused those illnesses.

First Tee – Hawai‘i is looking for individuals to serve as mentors and role models to kids and teens in the program, the Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association announced in a press release Wednesday.

Governor signs executive order implementing Operation Hire Hawaiʻi, a targeted outreach initiative that expedites the state hiring process, fast-tracking qualified candidates into job opportunities throughout the islands.

Megan Gayagas, Kaua‘i Police Department Dispatcher Ashley Rapozo, members of the Līhu‘e Fire Station and several personnel from American Medical Response saved the life of Melissa Gregory on Dec. 20, 2024, after she collapsed in the checkout line at Longs Drugs in Līhu‘e.

Annual exhibit of illustrations by botanical illustrators and artists runs March 8-29 at South Shore Visitor Center, vibrantly documenting flora at the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kaua‘i.

Take a look to check if any of these announcements will impact your commute, affect your utilities or if there’s an event scheduled you should attend.

First-of-its-kind project being undertaken by nonprofit Hā‘ena steward Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana, which not only led the design and planning process but is paying for the entire project with non-government funding.

Eligible proposals include community programs that provide pro-social youth activities, clinical mental health services and/or substance abuse treatment on Kaua‘i. Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. today.

The Waimea Town Celebration will bring west Kauaʻi together with events focused on heritage and inclustion for everyone from keiki to kupuna, from kamaʻāina to malihini.

U.S. Postal Service warns about online Casanovas targeting people seeking companionship with romance scams that involve sending money or valuables through the mail.

The website is an online resource celebrating Kaua‘i’s art, culture and community. It is made possible by a partnership between Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau, Kaua‘i County and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

PulsePoint Respond is location-aware, alerting users trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, and willing to assist in an emergency and notifying them if someone in a public space nearby is experiencing a cardiac emergency.

Lane closures are scheduled for portions of Līhuʻe, Kekaha and Waikoko; a community meeting is slated for an upcoming renocation project at the Waimea tennis courts; the monthly Salvation Army ARC donation event is upcoming; second installment of property taxes also due soon.

Grove Farm Scholarship provides $20,000 each to 3 seniors from each of the Garden Isle’s high schools. Juniors and seniors, as well as college stuents, on the island can also apply to be paid summer interns at Hawai‘i Pacific Health facilities on the island.

Applications are due by 3 p.m. Feb. 21. The program runs from June 16 to July 24.

The lllegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act would support Hawaiʻi fisherman and expose anyone trying to pass off cheap tuna for high-quality Hawaiʻi ahi.