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Kauaʻi Chapter of Surfrider Foundation reveals water quality findings for 2026

The Surfrider Foundation Kauaʻi Chapter reported high concentrations of bacteria and water quality challenges in 19 different locations for January and February.

Namahana School taps Kīlauea-based firm to lead campus construction

Noho Workshop selection to oversee campus buildout — plus partnership with locally and internationally respected planner Gordon Karau as facilities project manager — reaffirms school’s commitment to be “from and for the community.”

New state program lowers costs for first-time homebuyers

Hawaiʻi’s Hale Kamaʻāina program is desigined to break down barriers for aspiring homeowners by offering a chance at 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates as low as 5.4%.

Up to 10-year extensions of Mauna Kea leases would be allowed by proposed House bill

The master lease of lands atop the Big Island mountain is set to expire Dec. 31, 2033.

Annual Mayor’s Youth Track Meets scheduled for students in kindergarten to eighth grade

The annual Mayor’s Youth Track Meets offer competitive, yet supportive experiences for free to students at all Kauaʻi elementary and middle schools.

Coral heat tolerance studies inform new restoration project in American Samoa

A new $4.6 million coral reef restoration project leverages research into the environmental, genetic drivers of heat-tolerant corals.

Water shutdown scheduled Tuesday night for some areas in Kōloa

During the water service shutdown, Goodfellow Bros. will perform work on Kauaʻi County’s Poʻipū Road Safety and Mobility Project.    

New canoe crop cultivation course grows opportunity across Hawai’iʻs food economy

The course combines hands-on experience and business insight, enhancing Native Hawaiian economic resilience and contributing to a sustainable food system.

‘Year of the Fire Horse’ ignites creative momentum at Common Ground in Kīlauea

On Friday, a vibrant Lunar New Year event at Common Ground celebrated the “Year of the Fire Horse” and united the North Shore community through creative art installations.

While elementary-aged keiki engage in Spring Fun, teens can learn leadership skills

Spring Fun registration opens on March 12 for keiki ages 5 to 12-years old to participate activity-filled programs during spring break this year.

UH Mānoa encourages international student applicants with new microsites in their language

UH Mānoa application process becomes more accessible for some international students with new microsites in Japanese, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, and English for Indian students.

Endemic pueo killed by collision with vehicle on Kauaʻi’s westside

The death of the native pueo, or Hawaiian short-eared owl, on Kauaʻi, raises renewed concerns about the vulnerability of island wildlife to vehicle strikes on Kauaʻi.

Teenage driver suffers critical injuries following 3-vehicle crash on Kaua‘i

The crash occurred near the intersection of Kaumuali‘i Highway and ‘Ōma‘o Road at approximately 7 a.m.

Former state public safety employee on Kaua‘i pleads guilty to embezzling government funds

The former employee worked as an account clerk for the sheriff’s division on Kaua‘i, where she manipulated computer records to receive more than $64,000 in unearned compensation.

TSA PreCheck still available at Hawai‘i airports, but Global Entry suspended

After backlash from travelers, airline industry groups and others, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed its plans to suspend TSA PreCheck during the partial government shutdown.

Surfrider Foundation’s Kaua‘i Chapter looking for volunteers

The nonprofit is entering 20 years of cleaning up the Garden Isle’s coastlines.

New associate judge for Intermediate Court of Appeals appointed by Hawai‘i Gov. Green

This appointment is subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

Weekslong strike of Kaiser health care workers in California, Hawai‘i comes to end

There will be no picket lines today as the union and employer finalize return-to-work agreements.

Break down federal contracting processes, topics with a workshop this Friday

The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce is hosting an workshop focused on federal contracting, opportunities for Native Hawaiian organizations in Honolulu on Friday, Feb. 27.

Matson pledges more support for Hawaiʻi Foodbank as food insecurity rises statewide

Matson is absorbing more shipping costs this year for the Hawaiʻi Foodbank to serve nearly a third of local households experiencing food insecurity.
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