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Department of Hawaiian Home Lands urges the public to support House Bill 606, introduced by the Native Hawaiian Caucus, which would also extend the Act 279 Special Fund more than 3 years.

The measures — which now move to the full Senate for a final vote before crossing over to the state House — include actions to curb illegal fireworks, increase workforce development opportunities for residents, enhance the health and safety of electric bike users and stabilize the condominium insurance market.

The Waimea Town Celebration will bring west Kauaʻi together with events focused on heritage and inclustion for everyone from keiki to kupuna, from kamaʻāina to malihini.

Warning level surf is no longer battering the north and west shores of both islands; however, a reinforcing large west-northwest will maintain advisory level surf through early Thursday morning.

U.S. Postal Service warns about online Casanovas targeting people seeking companionship with romance scams that involve sending money or valuables through the mail.

The website is an online resource celebrating Kaua‘i’s art, culture and community. It is made possible by a partnership between Kaua‘i Visitors Bureau, Kaua‘i County and Hawai‘i Tourism Authority.

PulsePoint Respond is location-aware, alerting users trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, and willing to assist in an emergency and notifying them if someone in a public space nearby is experiencing a cardiac emergency.

Land off Māʻalo Road in Līhuʻe, owned by Grove Farm, was identified by the state as the preferred site. The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation launched a website to keep the public informed and gather feedback about the relocation project.

Episode 9 of the Big Island volcano’s ongoing summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater began at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday. Lava flowing into the crater from the north vent covered about a quarter of the crater floor by 10:45 a.m. Slow effusion of lava also started at about 10:50 a.m. from the south vent.

The new bachelor of education in early childhood care and education degree will streamline the pathway to becoming a pre-kindergarten teacher to expand early learning access.

Hanalei, Hanapēpē and Kōloa are named in a list by WorldAtlas that recognizes towns rich in community, natural beauty and culture.

Regenerative tourism protects and restores the environment, empowers local economies, preserves cultural heritage and gives back to island communities.

The coalition stands against “Fork in the Road,” which tells federal employees to choose between accepting a legally fraught “buyout” and being terminated.

A free event aims to help Kauaʻi kupuna notice and protect themselves from fraud and scams will be this Wednesday at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall.

The Ho‘olei Scholarship Fund aims to cover first-year tuition, after financial aid, for every senior graduating from a public or charter high school on Kauaʻi.

Lane closures are scheduled for portions of Līhuʻe, Kekaha and Waikoko; a community meeting is slated for an upcoming renocation project at the Waimea tennis courts; the monthly Salvation Army ARC donation event is upcoming; second installment of property taxes also due soon.

Surf heights have fallen along north and west shorelines. Forecasters at the National Weeather Service in Honolulu say surf will remain below advisory thresholds today.

First responders with Kaua‘i Fire Department received a report shortly after 12:15 p.m. Saturday that a hiker was in distress on the Nounou East Trail, also known as the Sleeping Giant Trail, in Wailua.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture will showcase the cultural significance of kalo, and highlight concerns that include invasive species.

Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition called on water safety stakeholders throughout the islands to identify the state’s most urgent drowning prevention recommendations.