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U.S. Open Mini Golf Championship coming to Kaua‘i North Shore in spring 2026

National tournament to debut in May at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kīlauea, bringing elite competition, visitor spending and community impact to the Garden Isle.

Kaiser issues statement in response to proposed Hawai‘i Medical Service Association, Hawai‘i Pacific Health merger

“We want to better understand how this proposed merger will meet the needs of Hawai‘i’s communities,” says a statement from the healthcare organization about the proposed partnership.

Study debunks long-held myth of Native Hawaiians causing waterbird extinctions

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers found no evidence that indigenous people over-hunted birds to extinction.

Premium headwear brand melin opens new location at The Shops at Kukui‘ula

The Shops at Kukui‘ula location is melin’s first on Kaua‘i and will serve as a customer experience lab, offering visitors full brand immersion.

Hawai‘i Appleseed launches new interactive Economic Justice Data Dashboard

The powerful online tool is designed to empower policymakers, advocates and community members with accessible, localized data about critical well-being metrics throughout the islands.

ʻThanks dawg’: How University of Hawaiʻi’s AI chatbots are transforming student support

The chatbots, with names such as ‘Bow and Moa, are designed to be one of the many components that constitute a “common standard care” for University of Hawai’i students systemwide.

New president takes helm at Young Brothers

Steen Christensen was announced as president, effective Jan. 13, according to a news release from Young Brothers. He succeeds Frank Almaraz, who joined Young Brothers in July 2025 as Interim President during a leadership transition.

Lab confirms native duck on Kaua‘i found sick in November died from avian flu

The Koloa Maoli was found sick on Nov. 26 at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Hanalei Wildlife Refuge in Hanalei.

Financial literacy requirement for Hawai‘i public school students to begin next school year

To ensure Hawai‘i public school students are prepared for life after high school, the state will require students to complete a financial literacy educational opportunity beginning in the 2026-27 school year.

Reminder: Water service shutdown scheduled in Līhu‘e for hydrant replacement

The Kaua‘i County Department of Water will turn off water from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow Cushnie Construction Company, Inc. to perform a hydrant and hydrant lateral replacement.

Kauaʻi Coffee Co. employees receive WARN notices with lease ending March 28

The land owners, Brue Baukol Capital Partners, said if there is a change in management, “it is our intention to retain all Kauaʻi Coffee employees who wish to continue working with us.”

Child and Family Service helps families tackle financial hardships, long-term stability

In recognition of Poverty Awareness Month, Child and Family Service is highlighting its statewide programs for Hawaiʻi families as the economy edges into mild recession.

Nominees announced for Kaua‘i Circuit Court judge

The position is open following the retirement of Judge Kathleen Watanabe in August 2025.

Kīlauea on Hawai‘i Island enters its 40th episodic eruptive event

Fountaining at Kīlauea began at 8:22 a.m.

UPDATE: High surf warning in place for portions of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

North facing shores are forecast to have surf heights of 18 to 24 feet, dropping to 12 to 16 feet on Wednesday.

Public memorial service celebrates life of Big Island Fire Chief Kazuo Todd

Over 200 people gathered at Hilo’s Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium to tell stories and to honor the Hawaiʻi County Fire Chief Kazuo Todd, who died unexpectedly on December 14 at age 45.

Coast Guard rescues boater after vessel capsizes west of Guam

A 58-year-old boater was rescued in waters west of Guam after his vessel capsized amid rough seas.

Schatz Highlights Global Health, Indo-Pacific Funding in FY 2026 Aid Bill

Amid heightened global tensions, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz champions a landmark bipartisan fiscal 2026 appropriations bill that defies President Trump’s cuts.

Firefighters control blaze at Girardʻs Quality Cleaners in Hanapēpē

Firefighters extinguished a Saturday morning blaze at Girard’s Quality Cleaners in Hanapēpē, averting injuries despite significant damage estimated at over $4 million.

Kaua‘i woman sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for drug trafficking

46-year-old Trish Leila Henderson pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine; court records show she was part of a conspiracy acquiring controlled substances through the U.S. mail and engaged in the distribution of meth on the Garden Isle.
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