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Captain Robert Prince has assumed command of the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, succeeding Captain Brett Stevenson, who is retiring after a 35-year naval career.

The measure honors the enduring legacy of Queen Liliʻuokalani and recognizes the many contributions of the Native Hawaiian community to Hawaiʻi’s past, present, and future.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health will host a free, four-part webinar series throughout June to educate the public on groundwater science and its role in Hawaiʻi.

Maia Keahola of Kona is just getting started. She already filmed another movie, “The Wrecking Crew,” with stars Jason Mamoa and Morena Baccarin.

Nainoa Thompson leads a crew of seven on a traditional navigation and deep immersion into nature while retracing Kealaikahiki, the ancestral sea road to Tahiti.

Kauaʻi is bustling with festivities this June with an array of nonprofit events from King Kamehameha Day celebrations to the vibrant Kauaʻi Pride Parade and Festival.

Hawaiʻi’s endangered wildlife faces a growing threat from human interactions, as recent disturbing incidents involving an ʻio, highlight the perils of illegal activities in local communities.

One person was suffering from stomach issues and the other had a reported ankle injury.

This appointment marks a historic return to a centralized approach to statewide fire protection.

About 1,000 people attended the 33rd annual Taste of Hawai’i in Kapaʻa, showcasing 12 local musicians, 10 beverage vendors and more than 25 chefs and food vendors from restaurants around Kaua’i.  

More than a competition, the series is a celebration of community — where the spirit of Hawai‘i is defined not by marketing campaigns, but by the people who live its values every day.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Senior Medicare Patrol is encouraging residents to take action during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, observed June 1–7, by learning how to spot and report suspicious activity.

Hawaiʻi’s public libraries have launched the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge and unveiled a vibrant new look inspired by local culture and community.

“During a tropical cyclone, being prepared is vital for you and your family. … Even though this year’s forecast suggests a near to below average season, it remains essential to prepare your emergency kits as soon as possible.” — Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency Administrator Elton Ushio

Nearly 250 fourth-graders from Kekaha, St. Theresa’s, Ke Kula Ni‘ihau O Kekaha, ‘Ele‘ele and Kalaheo elementary schools visit the U.S. Navy facility in west Kaua’i at the end of April for a field trip to learn about the environment and how they can help protect it.

Hunreds of Garden Isle senior citizens receive free 20-liter water storage containers through partnership between Kauaʻi County Department of Water and Kauaʻi Economic Opportunity Inc.

Kūkulu Kahua offers onetime support for emergency needs — such as rent, utilities and funeral expenses — paired with access to financial counseling and wraparound services designed to empower families on their journey toward economic resilience.

For Anson Lazaro, it was Kauaʻi Community College that wired together the education, tools and training necessary for a current of opportunity to flow to have a future in electrical installation and maitenance.

Accepted items include clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books and shoes. The event is scheduled May 30 at Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e.

Sure, we get an extra day off each year on last Monday of May, but it’s important — necessary — to never forget who fought to give us right to have that extra time off and stop to reflect on how to carry their lives and legacies forward.