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IVF Va‘a World Sprint Championships 2024 in full swing on Big Island
The event features 8 days of prestigious international outrigger canoe racing in Hilo Bay, spotlighting the best of the best 1,866 teams of men, women and youth from around the world in the sport. It’s also a display of culture from around the world that’s not to be missed.
Hanalei turns out to welcome Hōkūleʻa on first stop of Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail
A fanfare of 100-plus people, including original crew member John Kruse of Kauaʻi, lined Hanalei Pier to greet the legendary double-hulled voyaging canoe and its crew as it arrived Saturday morning for a 2-week stay.
Road closure slated in Kapa‘a for waterline work
The closure is slated for Aug. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., weather permitting.
‘Idol Across America’ is coming to Hawai’i; will it find the next Iam Tongi?
If you think you have the singing chops to follow in the footsteps of 2023 “American Idol” winner Iam Tongi, register now to for the “Idol Across America online Hawai‘i auditions this Monday.
Volcano Watch: A‘o pū mākou: We learn together with PIPES
The Pacific Internship Programs for Exploring Science (PIPES) is celebrating its 30th anniversary of growing the next generation of aloha ʻāina leaders in Hawai‘i and the Pacific through transformative place-based internships, mentorship, innovative programming, and strategic partnerships.
Celebrants from across Hawai‘i flock to first-ever Ko‘olau Limu Festival on Kaua‘i
The free event at Anahola Beach Park highlighted limu, or edible algae, important to Hawaiian culture and cuisine.
Four Kauaʻi County Council candidates weigh in on primary results and local issues as 1% separates 6th and 9th places
Below are excerpts from separate interviews with the four candidates in sixth through ninth, presented in order of their ranking in the primary election.
Over 90 people apply for top job at University of Hawai‘i 10-campus system
The board plans to publicly identify the finalists in September and will hold a series of public forums to introduce them to stakeholders.
Hōkūleʻa slated to launch Friday afternoon for Kaua‘i, kicking off Pae ‘Āina Statewide Sail
The voyaging canoe and crew are expected to depart from O‘ahu at 1 p.m., weather permitting. They are slated to arrive at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday in Hanalei Pier.
Kaua‘i County, Laoag City celebrate Sister City ties
The delegation visited Lydgate Beach Park, Ke Ala Hele Makālae, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s Anahola Solar Farm, and Hā‘ena State Park.
Hawai‘i telescopes used in study of hypervelocity star, found speeding across the Milky Way
A rare star in the galaxy is racing across the sky at an impressive ~1.3 million mph. With its speed and unusual trajectory, this L subdwarf could be fast enough to potentially escape the Milky Way. Located just 400 light-years away, It’s the first hypervelocity very low mass star discovered, and it’s also the nearest known hypervelocity star to Earth.
Quilt Exhibit & Sale now open at Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery in Līhu‘e
The exhibit on display through Aug. 24 features wall hangings, table runners, pillows and more.
Visitor in critical condition after found face down in waters off Lāwa‘i Beach
A surfer discovered the snorkeler, a 66-year-old man, face down 30 to 40 feet from shore, according to preliminary reports from Kaua‘i Police.
Disney Animation’s ‘Moana 2’ unveils trailer at D23 fan event
A new trailer and poster were unveiled for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2,” opening in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024. The reveal came at the recent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Update: Hōkūleʻa departure from Sand Island delayed
While on Kauaʻi, the Hōkūleʻa crew will host canoe tours and activities for schools and the community while docked in Hanalei and Nāwiliwili from Aug. 16 through Aug. 25.
Kauaʻi County proclaims August 14 ‘Tatiana Weston-Webb Day’
28-year-old Weston-Webb, a longtime resident of Kauaʻi, recently won silver at the Paris Olympics while representing her birth country, Brazil.
Salvation Army’s monthly donation event approaches
Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes.
New research sheds light on relationships between plants and insects in Kaua‘i forests
The study took place in 40 forests including ʻŌhiʻa-dominated native forests on both the Big Island and Kaua‘i.
Mayor, employer unions sign agreement on free health care premiums on Kaua‘i
Kawakami first announced the new health care premium proposal in March during his State of the County Address.
