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Kauaʻi District Health Office to host a free, family-friendly open house on April 11 in Līhuʻe, showcasing the crucial role of public health programs in building a healthier community.

“The class of 2025 has shown focus, talent and drive. We’re proud of all our graduates as they take the next step in their journey, embodying our commitment to ensure they are globally competitive and locally committed.” — state Superintendent of Schools Keith Hayashi

Bring the whole ‘ohana for a day filled with hands-on activities, live demonstrations and cultural showcases. Explore, learn and be inspired while honoring the island’s natural resources, local food systems and rich heritage. From interactive vendor exhibits to vibrant performances, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Business major Malia Hoʻokano and Liberal arts major Sabrina Petroc showed off their creativity and skills in Japan during the KOSEN Global Camp, which is focused on “designing social systems and business models oriented towards a circular economy.”

Construction of the Kai Olino affordable housing project was temporarily halted in 2024 when one of its two “Phase One” buildings was gutted by fire in the early morning hours of Feb. 25.

Hōʻike: Kauaʻi Community Media will now publish a bi-weekly newsletter for events hosted by local nonprofits.

Graduates of Hawaiʻi Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s Basic Corrections Recruit Class 25-01 are beginning their careers in facilities throughout the state after completing 8 weeks of training that included more than 300 hours of classroom instruction and physical training.

Kalāheo Elementary School teacher Marly Madayag and 24 other teachers are now part of an elite group statewide who earned certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

The first phase of Olohena ‘Āina Center will have 20 acres for sublicensed farm plots, four acres for agroforestry and one acre for shared facilities.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, recipients who get “DA BUX” benefits receive an access card they swipe before their electronic benefits transfer, or EBT, card at checkout to get 50% off qualifying fruits and vegetables grown in Hawaiʻi at participating grocery stores.

8 dancers from Hawai’i Irish Dance and 7 flaggers from Scully’s Pub in Waiki’i had the luck of the Irish on their side, being one of several groups from around the globe — including cast of ‘Riverdance 30’ — to be featured during special episode of RTE Ireland’s ‘The Late, Late Show.’

Among acceptable items are automotive products, lead-acid batteries, lawn and garden products, oil-based paints, thinners and stains, fluorescent lights, batteries and more.

This is longtime educator Corey Nakamura’s third time being nominated for the Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award, which was created to uplift Hawai‘i’s outstanding public school leaders and honor them for the efforts they make to provide students with high-quality learning opportunities.

Installation of this life-saving device at the open-air market in the Hawaiian homestead community marks a pivotal step forward for emergency preparedeness and significantly enhances public safety.

The work is part of Kaua‘i County’s $3.1 million Playcourt Resurfacing Project, which also includes improvements at Wailua Homesteads, Wailua Houselots Park and Pūhi Park.

Rich tradition of kava — “The Drink of Peace” — and liberation found in ecstatic dance will combine tonight in Storybook Theatre’s new Arts In Motion Studio for a truly flowing evening.

Free festival in Līhuʻe is more than just a festival though. It’s a community of music lovers, artists and volunteers who come together to create a unique and unforgettable experience, where you can discover the cultural significance the ʻukulele plays as Hawaiʻi’s ambassador of aloha and more.

One class project at Kauaʻi High School expanded into a school-wide event that will offer performances, tours and interactive demonstrations.

Kaua‘i County Parks and Recreation hosts groundbreaking ceremony and blessing March 7 to kick off phase one of $12.2 million county improvement project at Vidinha Stadium in downtown Līhuʻe.

The playgrounds — one for preschool children and another for toddlers — feature a popular treehouse-style theme. New fencing, extra-large canopies for shade, new bike paths and fall protection also were part of the project.