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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.
Sam’s Club, Walmart, launched 10th annual campaign to fight hunger in Hawaiʻi
Sam’s Club and Walmart launched their 10th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign to help end food insecurity in Hawaiʻi and across the country.
Hawaiʻi’s State Poet Laureate performs virtual reading during National Library Week
Hawaiʻi’s State Poet Laureate, Brandy Nālani McDougall will perform a virtual poetry reading on April 22 for National Library Week.
Art Night on Kress Street in Līhu‘e this Friday
The Rice Street Business Association’s next Aloha Friday Art Night is scheduled for April 21.
The Salvation Army to host donation event in Līhu‘e April 21
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center will be hosting a donation drive at the Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e on April 21.
Grant program to boost food hubs launched by Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture
The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture now is accepting Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program that offers grants between $50,000 and $250,000.
Kaua‘i community invited to celebrate ‘Āina Day at National Tropical Botanical Garden
The National Tropical Botanical Garden will be giving away small ‘ōhi‘a trees as part of its ‘Āina Day festivities that will take place on April 22 at its South Shore Visitors Center in Po‘ipū.
