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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.
Presidential disaster declaration requested for damage from 2 Kona low storms across Hawaiʻi
The two storms, which began on March 10 and March 19, brought catastrophic flooding, landslides, infrastructure damage and emergency evacuations across multiple Hawaiian islands .
Military officials, community members share perspectives on military land use in Hawaiʻi
As military land leases near expiration, 150 participants discussed the impacts the military has had on the environment and culture.
Construction near Po‘ipū Road intersection ongoing
Kaua‘i County says construction crews are doing what they can to finish the work as efficiently as possible while minimizing impacts to the community.
Applications open for agricultural businesses impacted by recent Kona low storm systems
Farmers and ranchers can apply for an emergency grant to address immediate needs resulting from the storm beginning today until Friday, March 27.
University of Hawaiʻi to begin fundraising for ʻohana impacted by historic flooding
University of Hawaiʻi Foundation is seeking community support to aid students, faculty, and staff devastated by the worst flooding Hawaiʻi has seen in 20 years,
New condo tower leads to hundreds of existing homes becoming available, UHERO study says
The University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization’s study examined a concept known as housing filtering, a process in which new construction sets off a chain of moves that frees up existing homes across the market.
Kauaʻi County offices closed Thursday in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day
While most Kauaʻi County offices will be closed on the state holiday, residential refuse pick-up and Kauaʻi bus service will maintain regular service.
Road work on portion of Papalina Road in Kalāheo scheduled for the next two weeks
Crews are expected to be striping a portion of Papalina Road in Kalāheo from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until April 3.
UPDATE: Wastewater spill at the Līhu‘e Wastewater Treatment Plant has ceased
Approximately 280,000 gallons were released during peak flows from 10 a.m. on March 17, 2026, through March 22.
