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Kaua‘i County’s mayor participated in the ninth annual Hawai‘i on the Hill, hosted by U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawai‘i and Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i, and a week later attended the 93rd annual U.S. Conference of Mayors in Tampa.

The new service expands access to nutritious food to rural and underserved communities around the Garden Isle.

Crews are working from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, weather permitting. Because of the narrow width of the road and limited to no shoulder area, a road closure is being implemented in 50-minute increments on sections of the road as work progresses to allow residents access.

The Kauaʻi Senior Citizens Softball Association has received a $15,000 grant from AARP’s 2025 Community Challenge to enhance softball facilities, benefiting older adults across the island.

“We are monitoring the unfolding events in the Middle East and remain prepared to address any concerns that may arise,” said Department of Law Enforcement Director Mike Lambert in an announcement Tuesday.

The shutdown is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting, and will impact a portion of Weke Road, part of Kūhiō Highway and customers on ʻAmaʻama Road, ʻAnae Road, Heʻe Road and Kumu Road.

Police Chief Desirable Traits survey continues to be available through June 30 for island residents to weigh in and help guide Kaua‘i County Police Commission process of selecting island’s new top cop.

The incident was reported on June 3 and involved two juveniles.

The two agencies prepared the statement as joint applicants to retain the land before the leases expire in 2027 and 2030. The community is now invited to provide input on the statement’s environmental analysis.

Born and raised in Honolulu, John Henry Felix dedicated his life to advancing the common good.

The annual report evaluates all 50 states and the District of Columbia on 50 key indicators of health system performance, including access to care, health outcomes, equity, and prevention.

Comments from Aloha State U.S. senators, representatives come day before Islamic Republic’s missile counterattack on U.S. base in Qatar following President Donald Trump ordered bombings of three Iranian nuclear sites June 21. Lawmakers question the legality of U.S. operation and express concern about becoming tangled in another Middle East quagmire.

The crew of the Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūleʻa sighted distant lights on the horizon, Saturday—marking their first visual confirmation of land since departing Hilo on June 3.

According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, high tides combined with water levels running higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along the shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas.

State, county and nonprofit organizations involved in wildfire prevention and mitigation say following the devastating and deadly wildfires in in August 2023 that destroyed Lahaina, killing more than 100 people, and other blazes on the Big Island the same day, people in the islands are beginning to understand the risks they, their families and their livlihoods face when wildfires loom.

First responders upon their arrival at the scene discovered the vehicle had hit a tree and all 6 of the people inside were injured, including the 29-year-old driver, who was also in critical condition, and 5 children.

The shutdown is scheduled for most of the day June 25, weather permitting, and is part of the Hanalei Water Line Improvements Project.

The leadership change comes following the voluntary resignation of former Kaua‘i Humane Society Chief Executive Officer Padraic Gallagher. Osorno brings almost 14 years of service to the organization.

The new petition form includes and is subject to current program standards. The program provides a Real Property Tax incentive in exchange for a 5-year commitment to commercial farming.

Kaua‘i Police Department said the afternoon of June 21 that 49-year-old Mary Kona was found in good health.