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The Kauaʻi waterline project involves the replacement of aging water main infrastructure to meet current water system standards, including fire flow requirements.

LifeSmarts is a free, national educational program that teaches students critical life skills in five key areas by holding online quizzes and in-person competitions.

The 605-room resort overlooking Shipwreck Beach on the Garden Isle’s South Shore is home to the renowned 18-hole, 210-acre Poʻipū Bay Golf Course and is the only Kaua‘i-based resort to receive the honor.

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will sail directly from Rarotonga, Cook Islands to Aotearoa (New Zealand), and postpone visits to American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga.

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook off the east coast of Kamchatka, Russia, this morning.

The weeklong internship, open to youth ages 14 and older, modeled its training after the professional program provided to County Ocean Safety Officers.

Delays are due to staffing and equipment issues.

The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust is donating the money to enhance Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital’s MRI suite, drastically reducing wait times or reducing the need to travel to Oʻahu for diagnostics.

More than 1,900 Kaiser Permanente workers in Hawaiʻi are casting ballots this week to authorize a potential strike amid tense contract negotiations regarding staffing levels, wages and benefits disparities.

The briefing — which will feature information from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization professor Colin Moore — is part of a series of informational briefings about the rule of law in relation to the recent actions of President Donald Trump’s administration and how its decisions are impacting Hawaiʻi.

Peter Grewer was convicted by a jury in 2021 of second-degree murder for stabbing his 67-year-old landlord Joeleen Hartman 17 times and killing her at her Kōloa home.

The Kapaʻa Swimming Pool will temporarily close starting Sept. 17 due to unforeseen mechanical issues, prompting swimmers to utilize the Waimea Swimming Pool.

Residents are encouraged to provide feedback that will guide critical investments in water infrastructure resilience, addressing long-term challenges such as aging infrastructure and climate change impacts

The public can submit testimony on the proposed amendments before or during the Sept. 24 meeting.

Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green proclaims Sept. 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day in Hawaiʻi, commemorating signing of U.S. Constitution in 1787 and highlighting enduring importance of constitutional governance throughout Hawaiʻi’s history.

Kaua‘i County Department of Public Works advises residents to leave their bins out if their trash is not collected by 3:30 p.m. Sept. 16; pickup is anticipated to be completed Sept. 17.

Winners from the Kauaʻi Junior Championship include, Leo Saito from Hilo, Ethan Nakatsukasa from Honolulu, Madison Sur from Honolulu, Tay-Lina Nakagawa from Honolulu and Mia Nakaoka from Mililani.

The vibrant new mural at Līhuʻe Public Library, crafted by local artist Holly Kaʻiakapu, celebrates Kauaʻi’s cherished traditions and the memory of Eric Larsen, a beloved Garden Isle librarian and community figure.

Wilcox Medical Center has relaunched its cardiac rehabilitation program, offering customized exercise and health education to enhance heart recovery and overall wellness.

Because Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth are often excluded from national health surveys, their risks can be hidden in broader datasets.