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STEM scholarship made for Native Hawaiian students

The primary objective of the Paubox Kahikina STEM Scholarship is to encourage Native Hawaiians to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Life’s Choices Kaua‘i cohosting mental health, wellness conference with other agencies

Life’s Choices Kaua‘i is co-hosting the conference with its partners the Hawai‘i Department of Health, the Kauaʻi Rural Health Association, Kauaʻi Planning and Action Alliance, Kauaʻi Resilience Project, and Keiki to Careers.

Waimea ‘High School Hero’ wins $1,500 cash prize

Honsador Lumber awarded its Kaua‘i prize to senior Joveline Alvarez.

Gov. Green issues flag order to honor late State Senator Sam Slom

This action is taken to honor the late State Senator Sam Slom, longtime state legislator, who died Sunday following an illness.

Hōkūleʻa crew makes first stop on Alaska Heritage Sail

The Alaska Heritage Sail is a pre-voyage through the Southeast region of Alaska before the Global Launch of the Moananuiākea Voyage circumnavigation of the Pacific on June 15, 2023.

Iam Tongi from Hawai’i wins 2023 American Idol

Iam Tongi, who was born in Kahuku, O’ahu, wins the 2023 American Idol Contest.

Schatz, Collins, others reintroduce bipartisan bill to reform disaster recovery

The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act would strengthen the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s disaster recovery program for states, local governments, and tribes.

Online registration for Kaua‘i Summer Fun Program begins May 24

The 2023 Summer Fun Program is open to children 5 to 11 years old on Kaua‘i.

Lane closure for sections of Kapa‘a scheduled from May 22 to May 27

A portion of Kawaihau Road, Hau’a’ala Road, and Mailihuna Road will experience periodic one-lane closure and road narrowing.

Hawai’iʻs Iam Tongi has won hearts across the nation; but will he be the next ‘American Idol’ winner?

Beginning at 2 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time on Sunday, William “Iam” Tongi from Kahuku, O‘ahu, will compete against fellow finalists Colin Stough and Megan Danielle to become the next “American Idol” winner.

UH professor joins UC Davis nursing school fellowship program

Donna-Marie Palakiko’s project focuses on addressing asthma inequities among Native Hawaiians through the implementation and testing of a culturally tailored mHealth tool.

Jehovah’s Witnesses plan initiative to share Bible’s message with Tagalog residents

Over 220 Tagalog Jehovah’s Witnesses from throughout the United States are traveling to Hawai‘i in May.

Hawai‘i Coffee Association conference coming to Kaua‘i

The Hawaiʻi Coffee Association conference will be held this year on Kauaʻi and feature a new Latte Art Throwdown, plus interactive workshops on cupping, roasting, green grading, brewing, grinding and field grafting.

Kauaʻi man turns fish, octopus into art using Japanese method of gyotaku

Kauaʻi police officer Desmond Thain, who makes art out of fish and octopus using the traditional Japanese method of gyotaku, has clients that include fishermen and Food Network chefs.

Kaua‘i firefighters battle Kapa‘a blaze that engulfed small structure, 2 vehicles

Multiple Kaua‘i Fire Department units were dispatched to the scene on Kūhiō Highway in Kapa‘a shortly after 2:30 a.m. Saturday.

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Summer Showcase and Expo this June

This rare opportunity will allow visitors to tour the USS Frank J. Petersen Jr homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Governor traveling to Seattle for meetings with officials working to solve homelessness

While on his trip, Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green will meet with government officials and others working to solve homelessness, housing and health care issues in Washington state.

Pacific Heartbeat, documentary series highlighting Pacific Islands, renewed

The documentary series consists of four new episodes that showcase the diversity and complexity of Pacific Islander culture.

Gardening on the Garden Isle: Best to read directions when planting papaya seeds

For the latest Gardening on the Garden Isle column, master gardener Tom Timmons explains why its best to follow his wife’s advice and read the directions when planting papaya seeds.

Lawai International Center offering rare tea ceremony

This rare opportunity is being held in a hand-carved structure true to 13th-century architecture built with the hands and hearts of masters from Asia and volunteers from Kaua’i.
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