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Women entrepreneurs to be celebrated at Kaua’i Made craft fair
The Women’s History Month Craft Fair will feature 30 women-owned businesses from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday.
Astronomers put new spin on how planets form through largest survey of exoplanets using Big Island observatory
‘Spin is a fossil record of how a planet formed,’ said study lead author and researcher at Northwestern University Dino Chih-Chun Hsu in an announcement about the discovery. ‘By measuring how quickly these worlds rotate, we can start to piece together the physical processes that shaped them tens to hundreds of millions of years ago.’
Get cleanup, safety tips following devastating flooding in Hawai‘i
Communities across the state were hit hard this month after two Kona low systems brought rain and flooding to the islands.
Apply now for mouflon sheep hunting season on Lāna‘i
The Lānaʻi mouflon sheep season will feature four hunts: an archery hunt, a youth hunt, a muzzleloader hunt, and a general rifle hunt.
Gov. Josh Green to choose two candidates for open Honolulu seats on UH Board of Regents
Two seats representing Honolulu County, one seat representing Hawaiʻi County and one seat representing Maui County are open on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents.
Step forward for affordable housing: PAL Hawai‘i encourages community to walk with it in 2026 Kaua‘i Charity Walk
It’s a fun, family-friendly morning — and every dollar PAL raises goes directly back to the nonprofit affordable housing provider; even better: the more community members who participate will literally multiply the nonprofit’s impact.
Blessing ceremony kicks off $835,000 Hanapēpē Baseyard renovation project
“By investing in facilities like this, we’re making sure our crews have the space, safety and support they need to continue maintaining our roads and responding in times of need,” said Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami. “That’s what keeps our island safe and moving forward.”
Hanapēpē Stadium tennis courts to close for six months for improvements, remediation
Two of the four tennis courts will also be converted into six dedicated pickleball courts.
Caregivers can gain better understanding of dementia care with free conference Saturday
Ola Nā Lima Mālama: Hawaiʻi Caregiver Conference aims to empower caregivers with expert strategies and tools tailored for real-world dementia care.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs approves nearly $4 million in disaster aid for Native Hawaiian households
More information on applying for direct disaster grants and home repair grants available for Native Hawaiian households impacted by the recent Kona low storms will become available.
5 projects announced as recipients of Kaua‘i County’s 2026 Homeless Program Grants
The Family Life Center on Kaua‘i received funding for three projects to help the chronically homeless.
‘They carry a meaningful message’: State legislators give back through Easter basket tradition
Donations collected during the 27th annual drive come at a particularly important time following the two kona lows that slammed into the state during the past 2 weeks and will help support organizations on the front lines responding to increased needs.
Community invited to presentations about healthy aging programs
Kaua‘i County Agency on Elderly Affairs healthy aging programs are designed to support kūpuna with staying active, connected and well; presentation attendees will learn about several evidence-based and community-centered programs.
Communities hard hit by kona low continue receiving support from Hawai‘i National Guard
The Guard continues working with each of the state’s counties and Hawaiʻi Emergency Management Agency for any future requests for assistance.
Conditions continue to improve; tourism officials report most visitor services operating
Visitors are advised, however, to continue checking official county and state resources while confirming ahead of time directly with activity providers; officials also offer several updates and resources to find additional information.
2 more candidates join Kauaʻi mayoral race to replace term-limited Derek Kawakami
In the 2026 Kauaʻi mayoral race, political newcomers Laura Lindsey and Mesego-William Denis are shaking up the field that already has three County Council members.
Kauaʻi Community College to host career fair for first time in 10 years
Kauaʻi Community College is hosting a campus-wide career fair on Thursday, April 2, offering students, alumni and the general public an opportunity to connect with over 30 key employers.
Wilcox Medical Center to temporarily change same-day surgery entrance, check-in
Starting March 30, the Same-Day Surgery entrance at Wilcox Medical Center will be temporarily closed, rerouting check-in to Conference Room A off the main lobby, until April 26.
Hawaiʻi’ congressional delegation support Green’s request for disaster declaration
The disaster declaration would unlock crucial federal aid that is vital l for the state’s battered infrastructure and communities.
Backlog of civil rights cases in public schools ignites concern from U.S. senators
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono criticizes Dpeartment of Education and its efforts to realign the Office for Civil Rights’ ability to protect students.
