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Kaua‘i County issues violation notice to HPM Building Supply site for operating illegally

The notice of violation includes an order for HPM to cease and desist all unpermitted activities immediately.

Online forum to address food sustainability Wednesday

Titled “Towards a Fair and Sustainable Food System for Hawaiʻi,” the event will feature individuals and organizations working to shift our local food system using a variety of tools and practices.

First responders rescue man in waters off Princeville Friday

Kaua’i County first responders heard a call for help and located a missing diver in a cave Friday.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Kōloa Landing Resort

Thanksgiving Dinner is $85 for adults (ages 13+), and $35 for children between five and 12 years old. Children under five years old eat for free.

Kaua‘i County announces closures in observance of Veterans Day

The Kaua‘i Bus will be operating on its regular schedule on the holiday.

Public hearing scheduled for proposed changes to motorcycle, moped rules

The public hearing will be held at the Department of Transportation Highway Safety Section office at 98-339 Ponohana Place, ʻAiea 96701.

North Shore nonprofit creates new brand, hires first full-time executive director

The Foundation’s board unanimously elected Stefan Swanepoel as its new president, Louis LaFratta as vice president, April McGinnis as treasurer and Mary Paterson as secretary.

Fire watch issued for leeward areas of Kaua‘i County

The Kaua‘i Fire Department urges the public to remain vigilant to prevent fires.

Mother, calf whale pairs around Hawaiian Islands warrant extra care by ocean users

Two key best practices are for vessel operators to keep a sharp eye out for Koholā and reduce vessel speeds, as both have been shown to reduce the risk of hitting a whale, especially calves, which are particularly susceptible to vessel strikes.

University of Hawai‘i forms partnership to fight most deadly breast cancer

The prevalence of inflammatory breast cancer in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders is concerning, with a study using data from the Queen’s Medical Center Tumor Registry showing an overall rate of 2.6%.

Kīlauea Elementary on Kaua‘i exceeds statewide academic trends

In language arts and science, Hawai‘i scores held steady, maintaining gains from the year prior. Kīlauea Elementary on Kauaʻi exceeded statewide trends, increasing academic proficiencies across all subjects.

Kaua‘i celebrating seventh annual ʻŌhiʻa Love Fest this November

ʻŌhiʻa comprise 80% of Hawaiʻi’s native forests and play a key role in watershed protection and erosion prevention.

OHA trustees select Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira as new CEO

Since 2019, Ferreira has served as budget chief of the Hawaiʻi State Senate, where she helped to shape and formulate state budgets. She is a former executive strategy consultant and division director of Extension Educational Services for Kamehameha Schools, where she also served as the trust coordinator for the Charles Reed Bishop Trust. 

University of Hawaiʻi has begun public phase of historic $1 billion campaign

To raise $1 billion for current and future students, faculty and researchers at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses, the University of Hawaiʻi Foundation launched the public phase of the fundraiser called For UH • For Hawaiʻi.

New Hawai‘i State Hazard Mitigation Plan adopted

The plan will be used to guide work in the years ahead to reduce or eliminate the harm caused to Hawai‘i and its communities by wildfires, flooding, hurricanes, and other hazards.

Celebrate Arbor Day on Kaua‘i with tree giveaway, more on Nov. 4

The Kauaʻi Landscape Industry Association will host a tree giveaway, educational booths and keiki planting zone at the Kukui Grove Center in Līhuʻe this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Water service shutdown scheduled for for portion of Kekaha Road

The Department of Water has scheduled a water service shutdown on a portion of Kekaha Road; between Mamo Road and Manu Road, including Akepa Road on Nov. 2, from approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting to conduct a hydrant valve installation. Additionally, an intermittent lane closure near the intersection of Kekaha Road and […]

Hawai‘i Coffee Association’s free Coffee Leaf Rust Webinar Series continues Nov. 9

The webinar series is provided as a free resource for association members and the broader community.

Health department issues safety alert warning for over-the-counter eye drops

The eye drops may have been purchased from CVS/Longs Drugs, Target, or Walmart under the following brand names: CVS Health, Target Up & Up and Walmart Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop.

Gov. Green releases $500K for Da Bux Double-Up Program

Da Bux program launched in 2017 and is administered by the Hawai‘i Food Basket, Inc. in partnership with the Hawai‘i Good Food Alliance. The Food Basket estimates that  every dollar spent in the program contributes $2.10 to the local economy.
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