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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.

The demise of the tree began on Oct. 24, when one of its overarching branches broke in the middle of the night.

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock (WLB 214) arrived at their new homeport in Honolulu Oct. 14 after 806 days of restorative maintenance.

The National Weather Service has canceled the high surf advisory for Kauaʻi and Niʻihau.

Kids trade their excess candy for cash, with the sweets then shared with troops overseas through Operation Shoebox.

The updated analysis — published in the Hawaiʻi Journal of Health and Social Welfare — shows that while the state continues to rank among the nation’s healthiest, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders continue to face the greatest disparities.

World-renowned Chef Riccardo Gaspari of Italy will blend Alpine tradition with Kauaʻi’s local resources in a two-day culinary experience focused on sustainable dining.

President and Chief Executive Officer Ben Minicucci explained Alaska Air Group — of which Hawaiian Airlines is a subsidiary — is making the move to strengthen its infrastructure and ensure long-term system reliability following recent IT challenges.