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Kauaʻi lifeguard Chance Swanson is recovering after a shark bite while off-duty surfing at Hanalei Bay; he remains in good spirits despite ongoing treatment.

Hawai‘i Department of Education says it made the decision to implement new regulations governing the use of these popular modes of transportation on its sites out of safety concerns for students.

Preliminary findings indicate speed appears to be a contributing factor; toxicology results are also pending to determine whether impairment played a role. The investigation remains ongoing.

In response to rising operational costs, the Kaua‘i County Council has approved significant increases in chartered and touring taxi fares, marking the first major rate change in years.

Large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet are forecast along north-facing shores and 8 to 12 feet along west-facing shores.

It’s the most comprehensive report reveals weaknesses and strengths in comparison to statewide indicators, summarizing the state of the island’s keiki and young adults across a broad spectrum of measurements.

In a Oct. 30 ruling, U.S. District Judge Jill Otake found the FDA’s restrictions on mifepristone, a medication abortion pill, to be medically unnecessary and in violation of federal law.

The 46th vice president of the United States and Lincoln, Neb., native died Nov. 3 from what the Associated Press reports his family said in a statement was complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. He was 84 years old.

Peak monthly high tides combined with higher-than-predicted water levels will likely flood beaches that are normally dry and some minor coastal erosion and saltwater inundation should be expected.

Aloha United Way helpline typically handles about 150 calls a day, but that number has risen to over 850 contacts in one day from residents seeking assistance due to the federal government shutdown.

Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau officials are advising no swimming or other ocean activities at Hanalei Bay due to the shark sighting.

The registration requirement takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026. A registration fee of $50 is good for five years.

Aspiring Kauaʻi law students can explore their future at the University of Hawaiʻi’s William S. Richardson School of Law’s upcoming informational session next Monday.

As Kaua‘i enters its crucial seabird fallout season, a local hotel has teamed up with We Care Kaua‘i to host informative sessions dedicated to rescuing and supporting the endangered Newell’s shearwater.

Tyler Saito steps up as the new County of Kauaʻi attorney, taking over from Matthew Bracken who transitions to a legal firm after more than a decade in service.

If the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees votes for the aid, about 14,000 Native Hawaiians could qualify for $350 payments, while another 1,000 furloughed federal workers may be eligible for $1,200 in assistance.

All six state library branches on Kauaʻi will be accepting food donations for the statewide Kōkua Food Drive throughout the week.

Kekoa Kaluhiwa follows Jacqueline Conant, who retired after 25 years of federal government service, including 11 years in Case’s Congressional office.

The dealership will be donating $350 from every new Subaru sold to two local organizations: Hawaiʻi Humane Societies and Make-a-Wish Hawaiʻi.

The $25.6 million initiative, called Sage Grande, is being led by the National Science Foundation. As part of the work, experts will be placing 300 advanced sensor systems in locations across the country to monitor the environment and provide faster warnings for natural disasters such as wildfires, floods, and volcanic eruptions.