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Kava Kaua‘i, Storybook Theatre team up for evening of peace, freedom in Hanapēpē
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.
Celebrate all things ʻukulele during the 2025 Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Festival
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.
UHERO report: Increase in construction lawsuits are factor in spike in housing costs
“Housing affordability in Hawaiʻi is already a serious challenge. As lawsuits become more frequent and larger in scale, they add financial uncertainty for developers, insurers and homebuyers alike.” — Trey Gordner, report lead author and a policy researcher at University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization.
Update: Episode 13 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption ends as lava fountains stop abrubtly
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory reported geysers of molten rock ceased from north vent at 3:11 p.m. March 11 and then just 2 minutes later from south vent after just 12 hours and 37 minutes of eruptive activity in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.
Maui Mayor Bissen pushes internal review of Police Chief Pelletier after allegations name him as an associate in a Diddy rape case
Maui Police Department Chief John Pelletier was named in a lawsuit alleging he posed as a sheriff to a woman who reported being raped by Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2018.
US Sen. Hirono leads colleagues in honoring reproductive care, abortion providers
US Sens. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, have introduced the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act to help family caregivers transition into the workforce or retirement after their caregiving responsibilities end.
Volunteers clean site more than 60 years after a missile’s crash landing
The missile was uncovered after years of grazing by a herd of feral goats before it was discovered in 2022 on a Department of Hawaiian Home Lands parcel by a lessee who was exploring the region.
Garden Isle sees little rain in the month of February
All of the gauges on Kauaʻi had near- to below-average rainfall totals for 2025 through the end of February.
Big Island teacher focusing on biodiversity leading voting in America’s Favorite Teacher competition
Kiane Prietto from Kanu o ka ʻĀina hopes to end Hawaiʻi’s tenure as the extinction capital of the world as she vies for the title of: “America’s Favorite Teacher.”
Kaua‘i High students collaborate to showcase art, agriculture, other elective programs
One class project at Kauaʻi High School expanded into a school-wide event that will offer performances, tours and interactive demonstrations.
Swim at your own risk: How EPA cuts could turn beach days into sick days
Significant loss in staff and subsequent budget cuts would cripple the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to enforce the Clean Water Act and other critical environmental regulations.
Creating Kaua‘i’s ‘field of dreams for future generations’
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.
‘Ready, set, go!’: New playgrounds open at Pacific Missile Range Facility Child Development Center
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.
Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures for March 8-14
The closure schedule can change at any time. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will affect your commute during the next week.
Waimea Cook Field to be closed for improvement, repair project
The facility will be shuttered from March 10 to January 2026. Parking along the west side of Ola Road, from the tennis courts to Kaumuali‘i Highway, will be closed to the public during the project. Parking along Tsuchiya Road adjacent to the tennis courts will also be off-limits.
Volcano Watch: When have lava fountains formed on Kīlauea and what are their hazards?
Several past eruptions of the Big Island volcano were characterized by similar lava fountaining episodes, including at the start of the Puʻuʻōʻō eruption in 1983, the start of the Maunaulu eruption in 1969 and the 1959 Kīlauea Iki eruption.
Episode 12 of ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption a wrap on Big Island
Fountains once again reached heights of 600 feet in the volcano’s caldera, which were sustained until the north vent in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater quit erupting at 8:26 p.m. March 4. Sustained fountains from the south vent saw heights of 200 to 400 feet throughout the night before decreasing. Just like the best season finale, however, the exciting, roaring eruptive event ended all too soon at 10:37 a.m. March 5, just less than 22 hours after it started.
State senate moves bill to protect access to contraceptives
The bill secures that no law or state action can interfere with the ability to obtain birth control, including methods like IUDs and emergency contraceptives.
Hawaiʻi pays 64% above national average for electricity
Kauaʻi Island Utility Cooperative said 60% of its electricity comes from renewables and rates on Kauaʻi range between 33 and 39 cents.
Hawaiʻi congressional delegation introduces legislation to protect native species
The Hawai‘i Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act would fund conservation and recovery projects to address invasive species, habitat restoration and population recovery.