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Scrap metal bin relocated at Kekaha Landfill; county reminds residents about recycling rules

The bin was moved to an area near the refuse drop-off location; relocation allows staff to better monitor materials being placed in the bin, as some recent drop-offs have contained prohibited items.

Ka‘aina Hull selected for 2026 National Wildfire Mitigation Award

Hull was recognized for his work in creating and implementing a program to reduce wildfire risk on the Garden Isle.

Residents unable to return home following Kona low qualify for temporary housing

Temporary housing options are available for residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the recent Kona low storm systems.

2 victims identified in Kauaʻi helicopter were visitors from Massachusetts; pilot’s status not known

The two people who survived the crash remain at Wilcox Medical Center in Līhue with undisclosed injuries.

County officials give update on Kona low impacts, deployment of personnel to Maui

Since Kauaʻi was left relatively unscathed after the Kona low storms and is assisting Maui’s recovery efforts.

Kaua‘i District Health Office to host open house for National Public Health Week

The county district health office is inviting the public to learn about public health services, programs and job opportunities on April 10.

UPDATE: 3 dead, 2 injured in Kalalau Beach helicopter crash, Kaua‘i police say

The helicopter was reported to be a white Hughes OH-6 Cayuse operated by Airborne Aviation, with one pilot and four passengers aboard at the time of the crash-landing Thursday 100 yards off the the coast of remote Kalalau Beach along Nāpali Coast.

Garden Isle Dance Academy recital features dancers ages 3 years old through adult

‘Every Dancer Is A Star’ 2026 is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at War Memorial Convention Hall, highlighting academy students in a vibrant, multimedia performance, including solos, group numbers and special guest stars. Get your tickets now!

Volcano Watch: Taking Big Island volcano Kīlauea’s temperature

Geochemical analysis of erupted tephra samples during the past decade help scientists understand the temperature of Kīlauea’s shallow magma system under the summit — and things have been “heating up!”

Kauaʻi Festivals spotlights art, culture with free event listings

Kauaʻi Festivals is an online platform for creating and exploring free event listings that showcase the island’s rich art, culture, and community.

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.
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