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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.
Therapists to analyze ‘climate psychology’ at next Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum
Two psychotherapists will discuss the toll of climate change through anxiety, denial and more.
Wellness Day at Līhuʻe Walmart offers vaccines, free health screenings
All nine Hawaiʻi Walmart stores are participating in Walmart Wellness Day on May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Shops at Kukuiʻula to host Easter events
The Shops at Kukui‘ula in Koloa will celebrate Easter with two special family-friendly events April 5 and April 7
Hop over to Kōloa Landing Resort in Po‘ipū for Easter brunch and Rubba Duckie Race
Kaua‘i residents, resort guests and their families are invited to an Easter brunch buffet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 at Kōloa Landing Resort in Po‘ipū. Indulge in local favorites, tickle your taste buds at the sweet shop and let the kids fill up from a special keiki buffet. Other activities, including the first Rubba Duckie Race, will also be offered.
Hawaiian cultural icon depicted on commemorative U.S. quarter hits circulation
The image of the late kumu hula Edith Kanakaʻole is printed on the backside of the 25-cent piece as part of a 2023 commemorative series for the American Women Quarters Program by the U.S. Mint.
Check out schedule for 2023 high school graduations
Graduation season is nearly here with ceremonies scheduled in May.
273 whales spotted off Garden Isle on final day of Great Whale Count
A total of 1,121 whales were observed across the state by volunteers for the Great Whale Count on March 25.
Dozens of brewers from across the nation to be featured at the Kaua‘i Brewers Festival
The Kaua‘i Brewers Festival will provide entertainment as well fundraising tournaments for local nonprofits.
Come review the design concepts for Kekaha and ‘Akialoa Roads
The public is invited to see the design concepts developed as an outcome of the Walk Audit and Visioning and Design Workshop held in Kekaha in February.
Watch: Whale shark spotted off Big Island’s Kona Coast
A nearly 30-foot whale shark was spotted one mile off Kahalu‘u Beach Park on Tuesday afternoon.
