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Public invited to comment on the top road safety concerns
The County of Kauaʻi is developing a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to enhance road safety and eradicate traffic fatalities.
Department of Health monitors first positive measles sample in Kauaʻi County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has detected the measles virus in a Kauaʻi County wastewater sample, however, no suspected cases have been identified.
VIDEO: Schatz says it’s not about money, there’s enough — just not enough for you
Hawai’i Democrat called on Republicans to work with Democrats to save millions of Americans from seeing higher health care costs if the government doesn’t reopen.
Game bird hunting season opens Nov. 1 for 2025-26 — are you ready?
Review the full announcement regarding each island’s specific rules and regulations for hunting units, hunting days, available game bird species and other special announcements.
Nonprofit North Shore Give delivers ultrasound machine to Kauaʻi’s rural urgent care
Through the five-year “Gift of Health” campaign, the Makana North Shore Urgent Care now has a new ultrasound machine funded entirely by community donations.
Get in the game: Don’t miss registration for 2026 Mini, Junior Hoopster basketball
Sign your keiki in grades K-3 up beginning today (Oct. 22) in person at neighborhood centers around the island or download a registration form from the Kauaʻi County website and email it back during the registration period.
New momentum behind Kaiser nurses, health care professionals after 5-day strike
Thousands of frontline caregivers will return to the bargaining table Oct. 28-29 backed by community support and a national patient safety mandate.
Kaua‘i County gears up for Rice Street Block Party
The family-focused event is scheduled for Saturday fro 4 to 8 p.m.
UPDATE: Repairs completed earlier than estimated at site of electric fire in Wailuā
Kaua‘i Police Department and Hawai’i Department of Transportation report Kūhiō Highway between North and South Leho Drive is now open in both directions.
Kurt Suzuki of Maui to become first MLB manager from Hawaiʻi — for Los Angeles Angels
Kurt Suzuki, a 2001 graduate from Mauiʻs Baldwin High School, will become the first MLB manager from Hawai’i when he takes command of the Los Angeles Angels.
Līhuʻe Library celebrates fall with family-friendly events through November
The Līhuʻe Public Library invites all ages to embrace the fall with six weeks of vibrant events, from DIY Halloween crafts and “Not So Scary” Movie Night to the beloved “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.”
Endangered snails transferred to Bishop Museum’s Pūpū Ola: Kāhuli Captive Rearing Research Center
The public will be able to view these rare snails for the first time during Bishop Museum’s 4th Annual Kāhuli Festival on Oct. 25.
Kaua‘i County to hold online public auction
Items up for auction include vehicles, equipment, and more.
100th public pre-K classroom opens in Hawaiʻi, advancing universal access for keiki
Hawaiʻi celebrated a major milestone toward making preschool accessible to all keiki with the opening of the state’s 100th public pre-kindergarten classroom.
Body of man found floating in waters off Lucy Wright Beach Park; resuscitation efforts fail
Witnesses told police that 60-year-old Angel Tapia — who might have been impaired at the time — was offshore in a kayak when a wave capsized the vessel.
Federal SNAP work requirement changes to begin Nov. 1; guidance and resources offered
Under the new federal law, those affected must complete an average of 80 hours per month (20 hours per week) in qualifying work or training activity. Acceptable activities include paid or self-employment, volunteer service with a government or nonprofit organization, or participation in job training programs such as SNAP Employment and Training, or services at American Job Centers.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels, local Hyundai dealers make $160K impact to keiki cancer care
Nonprofit recently made a significant investment in the future of cancer care for children in Hawai‘i, gifting the funds to Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, the only full-service women’s and children’s hospital in the state.
Increased biosecurity urged to protect birds from highly pathogenic avian influenza
The migratory season for birds through the Pacific flyway is ongoing and there has been a multi-agency effort to monitor and conduct surveillance activities, as well as to prevent spread of the virus when and where possible.
Magnitude-4.2 quake off Big Island felt as far away as Waimea on Kauaʻi
The quake struck at close to 8:30 a.m. Sunday 11 miles northwest of Kalaʻoa at a depth of 27 miles, offshore of Hawaiʻi Island’s west side and near Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport.
Kauaʻi Bus community outreach event scheduled this week
The event, planned for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23, will highlight the introduction of new battery electric buses and their connection to the Kauaʻi Bus Short Range Transit Plan and Kauaʻi Multimodal Land Transportation Plan.
