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Residents of Kōloa, ʻŌmaʻo, Lāwaʻi, and Poʻipū are experiencing a delay in trash pickup, with services expected to resume by October 9.

Aimed at replacing aging water main infrastructure to meet current water system standards, including fire flow requirements, the project will be executed in two phases, with the first commencing this month.

Twenty-five nonprofit organizations on Kaua’i have received a combined $1 million in unrestricted funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Kaua’i Community Fund, led by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg.

World-renowned astrophysicist and University of California Berkeley professor Dr. Alex Filippenko will unveil the latest discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope in a free public talk on Oct. 11.

Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini was distributed nationwide, including at supermarkets such as Safeway in Hawai‘i, and the state Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is working with those stores to ensure the product is no longer available for sale.

Partnership between Executive Office on Early Learning, Hawai‘i Department of Education and University of Hawai‘i System aims to put college within reach for all of students and their families throughout the islands.

The Real Property Assessment and Collections Sections offices will be closed Oct. 8, with normal business hours resuming Oct. 9.

Now that construction of a new motorized entry gate at the main entrance of the administrative building’s parking lot is finished, customers can access the drop box starting at 6 a.m. daily Monday through Friday beginning later this week.

It is a community-acquired case and not travel-related, suggesting mumps might be circulating on the Big Island. The state Health Department is closely monitoring suspected cases to prevent further spread.

A 62-year-old Keālia man is in critical condition following a Monday night crash on Kūhiō Highway, where his vehicle veered out of control, potentially due to a medical emergency, and struck several structures.

Todd Wilt, a 61-year-old visitor from California, was rescued from the ocean. Despite valiant resuscitation efforts, he was later pronounced dead.

“Better Choices, Better Health” series is designed to support seniors in overcoming challenges while they create and carry out their self-management strategies.

Susan Rhee joins the Garden Isle organization from O‘ahu, bringing nearly 2 decades of experience in the animal welfare movement, most recently working in public policy, advancing animal cruelty legislation in Hawai‘i.

The Līhu‘e and Kapa‘a locations will be closed Oct. 8 and resume normal hours of operation Oct. 9.

Peak monthly tides will combine with higher-than-predicted water levels to produce conditions ripe for inundation of shorelines and low-lying coastal areas during early morning hours through afternoon of Oct. 10.

Riders now have a contactless option to pay for trips by tapping a credit or debit card or mobile wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on any Kauaʻi Bus.

The interuption in service is because of staffing issues.

Hawaiʻi has been recognized as one of the top states in the nation for mental health, according to the 2025 State of Mental Health in America report released by Mental Health America.

This marks the third consecutive year of growth for Hawaiʻi’s sole provider of public higher education and a 5.1% increase since fall 2023.

Discover unique handmade crafts, baked treats, and fresh produce at the Senior Center Craft Fair in Līhuʻe on Oct. 11, presented by local senior clubs from Līhuʻe, Waimea and Kekaha.