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Get ready for Spring Fun programs, including Sports Camp, Pop Up and Play, Spring Poolooza

Registration for Sports Camp and Pop Up and Play begins March 2; all programs are free to attend.

State Senate confirms new circuit court judge for Kaua‘i

The judge is a graduate of Kapa‘a High School.

County announces community meetings in March and April to discuss water rates

These sessions will highlight findings from the county’s recently completed comprehensive water systems evaluation and water rate study.

High bacteria levels detected in waters at beach park on Kaua‘i

The state Department of Health has collected another sample and is retesting the site.

Celebrate Mālama Kaua‘i’s 20th birthday by participating in upcoming Mutual Aid Fair

Instead of hosting a gala or formal dinner to commemorate the milestone, the organization invites and encourages individuals, families, organizations, farmers, businesses, healers, educators and everyday changemakers to be part of what executive director Megan Fox calls ‘a living expression of lōkahi.’

Kauaʻi Chapter of Surfrider Foundation reveals water quality findings for 2026

The Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter reported high concentrations of bacteria and water quality challenges in 19 different locations for January and February.

Namahana School taps Kīlauea-based firm to lead campus construction

Noho Workshop selection to oversee campus buildout — plus partnership with locally and internationally respected planner Gordon Karau as facilities project manager — reaffirms school’s commitment to be “from and for the community.”

UPDATE: Kauaʻi, Niʻihau north and east shorelines remain under high surf advisory

The advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. today, with forecasters with the National Weather Service office in Honolulu reporting surf heights will remain at advisory levels through this afternoon.

New state program lowers costs for first-time homebuyers

Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.

Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill

The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.

Annual Mayor’s Youth Track Meets scheduled for students in kindergarten to eighth grade

The annual Mayor’s Youth Track Meets offer competitive, yet supportive experiences for free to students at all Kauaʻi elementary and middle schools.

Coral heat tolerance studies inform new restoration project in American Samoa

A new $4.6 million coral reef restoration project leverages research into the environmental, genetic drivers of heat-tolerant corals.

Water shutdown scheduled Tuesday night for some areas in Kōloa

During the water service shutdown, Goodfellow Bros. will perform work on Kauaʻi County’s Poʻipū Road Safety and Mobility Project.    

New canoe crop cultivation course grows opportunity across Hawai’iʻs food economy

The course combines hands-on experience and business insight, enhancing Native Hawaiian economic resilience and contributing to a sustainable food system.

‘Year of the Fire Horse’ ignites creative momentum at Common Ground in Kīlauea

On Friday, a vibrant Lunar New Year event at Common Ground celebrated the “Year of the Fire Horse” and united the North Shore community through creative art installations.

While elementary-aged keiki engage in Spring Fun, teens can learn leadership skills

Spring Fun registration opens on March 12 for keiki ages 5 to 12-years old to participate activity-filled programs during spring break this year.

UH Mānoa encourages international student applicants with new microsites in their language

UH Mānoa application process becomes more accessible for some international students with new microsites in Japanese, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and English for Indian students.

Endemic pueo killed by collision with vehicle on Kauaʻi’s westside

The death of the native pueo, or Hawaiian short-eared owl, on Kauaʻi, raises renewed concerns about the vulnerability of island wildlife to vehicle strikes on Kauaʻi.

Teenage driver suffers critical injuries following 3-vehicle crash on Kaua‘i

The crash occurred near the intersection of Kaumuali‘i Highway and ‘Ōma‘o Road at approximately 7 a.m.

Former state public safety employee on Kaua‘i pleads guilty to embezzling government funds

The former employee worked as an account clerk for the sheriff’s division on Kaua‘i, where she manipulated computer records to receive more than $64,000 in unearned compensation.
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