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“Every child who walks through these doors will have a safe, welcoming place to learn, play and grow, and every family will have a place to turn for the programs and support they need,” said Kauaʻi County Mayor Derek Kawakami.

The message, posted the morning of June 16 on Facebook, was attached to an invite by Puna state Sen. Joy San Buenaventura to community members for them to join her for a party June 20 in Kea‘au.

Two subjects at the university’s flagship campus on O’ahu also placed in the world’s top 50. Another four were ranked in the world’s top 150.

The Hanamāʻulu man was transported to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe in critical but stable condition; because of the extent of his injuries, however, he was later transferred to The Queen’s Medical Center on Oʻahu for further treatment.

Kauaʻi High School grad David Braman and Waimea High School grad Brynn Lee Hirata were the 2026 Kaimana Scholars from Kauaʻi County.

State health officials made the announcement just less than 2 hours after they notified the public that a brown water advisory previously in effect for the same beach on the North Shore was canceled earlier June 20.

A quick look at news from throughout the state, region and beyond.

New resource provides detailed analysis of public investments supporting keiki from prenatal years through young adulthood.

Kauaʻi police report that recent crimes have involved suspects cutting gas tank lines or drilling holes in gas tanks.

Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Attorney General Anne Lopez emphasizes the importance of a meticulous approach as public corruption case becomes more complex with more investigation.

These students are pursuing degrees within a wide array of wildlife conservation-based careers such as botany, earth systems science, environmental science, environmental studies, marine biology, marine science, natural resources and environmental management, global environmental science, sustainability education and sustainable fishing.

Despite having breaks in activity during this ongoing eruption at the Kīlauea summit on the Big Island, monitoring data indicates activity is still elevated and the eruption is not finished, even if we don’t always see lava at the surface.

The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update and discuss the proposed plan to repair the Morgan’s Ponds breakwater wall at Lydgate park; RSVP by July 17.

The test originally slated for the middle of this month will now take place next week, at 5:30 p.m. June 23.

Chef Sam Choy, known as the “Godfather of Poke,” will be joined at the festival by celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse, Sheldon Simeon and Ronnie Rainwater, as well as reigning Poke Fest champion Mark Oyama.

Local car enthusiasts can view a variety of unique vehicles and talk story with the owners during the Annual Father’s Day Classic Car Show at Kukui Grove Center.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green appointed Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee, who was born and raised in South Kohala on the Big Island and the only U.S. citizen selected to participate in a 2025 Antarctic expedition led by explorer Robert Swan, to the board, pending confirmation by Hawaiʻi Senate.

A flood advisory that was originally in effect until 7:30 p.m. June 18 for north Kauaʻi was canceled at 7:18 p.m., after radar showed heavy rain had diminished and flooding is no longer a threat.