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Community groups reach legal settlement with KIUC, state on West Kaua‘i hydro project

Earthjustice filed suit on behalf of Pō‘ai Wai Ola and Nā Kia‘i Kai against the Department of Land and Natural Resources in February 2023.

FAFSA Hawaiʻi Hotline extends hours for local families

The FAFSA Hawaiʻi Hotline is now open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through May 31. 

Kaua‘i Pride scholarships: Students on the Garden Isle have until April 30 to apply

The $1,500 awards are divided into three categories – Art, STEM/Vocational/Technical and Activism/Advocacy – in 2024.

Kaua‘i County reminds public not to throw out certain household liquid waste at transfer stations

Even a small quantity of household hazardous waste left over from a home project could result in noxious vapor emissions or spontaneous combustion when co-mingled with mixed waste.

Wisconsin visitor injured while hiking in Kōke‘e

First responders rescued a 60-year-old female Wisconsin visitor in Kōke‘e on Monday. Kaua‘i Fire Department personnel with the Waimea Fire Station and Rescue 3 aboard Air 1 responded to the incident. According to a preliminary report, KFD received a report of an injured hiker near the Waipo‘o Falls Trail in Kōke‘e at approximately 11:55 a.m. […]

Local event: Easter brunch at Kōloa Landing Resort

The buffet will feature elevated classic dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Menu items include a variety of local brunch specialties, such as Punalu‘u French toast, Kaua‘i kimchi fried rice and kalua pork hash. Those seeking a sweet treat can visit the sweet shop and enjoy ice cream, homemade brownies, and chocolate chip cookies.

Historic grant awarded to nonprofit dedicated to North Shore flood mitigation projects

This historic grant, totaling $7,285,000, marks the first time the County of Kauaʻi has issued a grant of this size to a nonprofit organization for administration.

Honolulu man cited for illegal take and possession of fish

The DLNR said an officer with its Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) responded to a complaint shortly after 10 p.m. on Mar. 21, and upon arriving at the scene, saw Moufa with dozens of fish in the back seat of a car.

Botanical gardens hosting monthly native plant giveaway

“It’s just really trying to invite our community to grow native plants and grow heritage crops and be part of environmental restoration.”

Public invited to open house at Kaua‘i District Health Office

During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the U.S. to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the importance of public health and highlight issues that are critical to improving the nation’s health.

UH Mānoa begins two-year initiative to become a Native Hawaiian place of learning

The team tasked with helping advance the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa as a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning has officially launched a two-year initiative immersing a diverse range of students and employees in Native Hawaiian values and traditions.

High surf advisory issued for west- and north-facing shores of Kaua‘i, Ni‘ihau

Surf is projected to build to 10 to 15 feet late Sunday afternoon, then 12 to 16 feet Sunday night.

Inspired by East Coast, teenage chef ‘makes the best pizza’ on West Side of Kaua‘i

Xavier Machado and his father Chad opened JP’s Pizza in Kaumakani in early 2023. They now serve a large base of loyal customers.

County closures scheduled in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day and Good Friday

In observance of the Prince Kūhiō Day and Good Friday holidays, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on March 26 and March 29.

Lane closures scheduled for portion of Mehana Road in ‘Ele‘ele Monday to April 5

In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day and the Good Friday holidays, there will be no work on March 26 and March 29.

Kaua‘i weekly lane closures: March 23-29

In observance of Prince Kūhiō Day and Good Friday there will be no Kūhiō Highway contraflow on March 26 and March 29.

Someone planted non-native coral at ‘Anini Beach; DAR relies on community to report fishy goings-on

Members of Reef Guardians – an ocean conservation nonprofit based on Kaua‘i and in Santa Barbara, California – first uncovered the strange coral in 2021.

Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center inmate reportedly hit by car following escape from jail

The prisoner was found shortly after it was discovered he’d escaped from the jail on Kūhiō Highway with serious injuries.

No injuries following warehouse fire in Kapa‘a, officials say

Damages to structure and contents are estimated at $350,000.

Park rangers raise concerns over non-traditional offerings left at Kīlauea summit on Big Island

Recent visitors to Kaluapele, the summit area of Kīlauea, have left behind roasting pans filled with meat, poke to unopened packages of Chips Ahoy cookies, fruit, candy bars and burning incense sticks. Officials from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park say they’ve been left as offerings to pay respects to Pelehonuamea, the elemental deity of volcanism and […]
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