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Kaua‘i sending two young riders to world’s largest rodeo in Wyoming
Kahanu Blackstad and Kiana Mertz will travel next week to Gillette, Wyoming, where they will compete the National High School Rodeo Association team finals.
Kauaʻi Police Department hosting Touch-a-Truck at Vidinha Stadium in Līʻhue
The Kaua’i Police Department is hosting Touch-a-Truck on July 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Vidinha Stadium in Līhu‘e.
Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity gives keys to new homes for five families
Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity welcomed five families into new homes last week, after breaking ground on a new project in Waipouli.
Kawaikini Charter School’s annual fundraiser at Rob’s Good Times Grill in Līhuʻe
Kawaikini Charter School will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, “Kanikapila me Kawaikini,” on June 20 at Rob’s Good Times Grill in Līhuʻe.
County of Kauaʻi launches revamped website
The County of Kaua‘i’s has unveiled its revamped website at www.kauai.gov.
World’s Toughest Row inaugural race kicks off in California and ends in Kaua‘i
Fourteen rowing teams from around the world departed from the shores of central California on Monday to compete in the inaugural Pacific Challenge of the World’s Toughest Row, which ends in Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i.
Prestigious Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race returns after 3-year hiatus
The 41-mile, grueling Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race, which has been held for 72 years, is back after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kauaʻi community-led tourism management system at popular Hā‘ena State Park now model for state
Prior to the unveiling of “The Transformation of Hā‘ena State Park,” Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green stopped by to sign a related bill into law.
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i names David Kauila Kopper as executive director
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i has chosen David Kauila Kopper as its new executive director, starting June 13.
Hawai’i developing its first state plan to bridge digital inequity
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is developing the State of Hawaiʻi’s first digital equity plan.
Mālama Kauaʻi’s FEED Orchard Grants to increase fruit production, food access
Mālama Kauaʻi will distribute 18 FEED Orchard Grant Awards this summer in order to increase fruit production and provide local fruit for food access programs.
‘Kaukau 4 Keiki’ program provides meal boxes for low-income keiki this summer
Mālama Kauaʻi’s Kaukau 4 Keiki program aims to address the “summer hunger gap” by providing healthy meal boxes to low-income keiki across the island.
Kapa‘a High School Art Club refreshes market mural in Kapahi
About a dozen Kapa‘a High School students spent five days on the Aloha Island Mart project.
Workshop series aims to help seniors with diabetes; registration open
Registration is now open for the upcoming Diabetes Self-Management Workshop, a series presented by The Agency on Elderly Affairs.
Lawai International Center offering rare tea ceremony
This rare opportunity is being held in a hand-carved structure true to 13th-century architecture built with the hands and hearts of masters from Asia and volunteers from Kaua’i.
County blesses newly-renovated playcourt at Kōloa Park
This project included significant renovations and rebuilding of the tennis court, pickleball courts and basketball court at the park.
Letter carriers on Kauaʻi to collect food May 13 for Stamp Out Hunger drive
The National Association of Letter Carriers is conducting its 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on May 13 with local donations to support the Hawai’i Food Bank Kaua’i.
Kauaʻi County seeks feedback on proposed strategies to adapt to climate change
The County of Kauaʻi is seeking feedback from its residents on proposed Climate Adaptation Strategies through an online poll and a series of workshops being held May 10 to June 21.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs awards grant to ‘Aha Pūnana Leo
The purpose of Noiʻi OHA grants is to increase the Hawaiian language fluency of ʻohana in homes throughout the state.
State funding application for preschool tuition extended to Friday
The Department of Human Services is extending its application deadline for families seeking funding to send keiki to preschool for the 2023-24 school year.
