Kaua‘i News
North Shore Kauaʻi Recycles drop-off bins relocated to Kīlauea
The move will help reduce congestion at the Hanalei transfer station, support upcoming facility improvements, and provide a more accessible and user-friendly location for residents.
Wastewater manhole, sewer line inspections underway in the Wailua area
The inspections will prompt one-lane closures on Leho Drive and Nehe Road.
CVS to pay $315 million and implement safeguards in a legal settlement involving invalid opioid prescriptions
CVS agreed to pay $315 million and for illegally filling unlawful opioid prescriptions and submitting false claims to federal healthcare programs.
No swimming advised after shark sighting reported at Hāʻena Beach Park
According to Ocean Safety Bureau officials, an 8-foot shark was sighted on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 8:45 a.m.
Briefs for Oct. 20: Annual Rainbow Wahine Invitational continues today, pairs compete in inaugural Kauaʻi Four-Ball Tournament
Quick stories on an ongoing golf invitational and the results of a new four-ball tournament last weekend.
Kauaʻi native with farming roots, stint at Moonshine University, to lead distillery operations at Kōloa Rum Company
Duke Kahaulelio-Yadaoʻs journey to the leadership position began on his family farm in Kalāheo and included a fermentation workshop and distilling course in Kentucky.
State Senate hearing examines history, importance of Native Hawaiian institutions and programs
Experts in Native Hawaiian history, law and public policy discussed the historical circumstances that led to the creation of these programs, their role in addressing longstanding inequities and their continued importance.
Microsoft 365 access now free to students, faculty and staff at all 10 University of Hawaiʻi campuses
This is one of several technology improvements that are underway as part of the university’s “Common Standard of Care” initiative.
Unique workforce development program for high school students launched by Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi
Unique program connects girl scouts with industries, employers and career pathways
Temporary passenger pickup areas implemented at Līhu‘e Airport to improve employee parking
Construction has begun at the pickup area fronting Baggage Claim B and will continue through 2027.
T&C Surf Designs’ Kalo Collection to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi
On Kauaʻi, the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi operates four program locations, with a new teen center planned at the former Garden Island newspaper building in Līhuʻe.
Kapiʻolani Community College culinary program cooking up hot meals to help Kauaʻi students
The free meals are helping many of the 80% of community college students on Kauaʻi who are dealing with damaged homes, lost income and/or prolonged power outages due to Hurricane Lowell.
Seniors at public and private schools in Hawaiʻi can apply to all 10 UH campuses through Direct2UH
Direct2UH removes traditional application barriers by providing eligible seniors direct admission to one or more UH campuses based on their grade point average, with no application fee.
American Bar Association awards Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina McKenna its diversity award
“In my opinion, diversity of representation in the legal profession is required for access to and actual achievement of justice.” — Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Justice Sabrina S. McKenna
Native Hawaiian nonprofits petition to amend 27 rules pertaining to iwi kūpuna, burial sites
Native Hawaiian nonprofits are working to update state’s historic preservation program administrative rules to involve lineal and cultural descendants in decisions regarding iwi kūpuna.
Nāmaka Restaurant N Bar marks one year in Kapaʻa with resilience and aloha
Nāmaka has overcome challenges including internal theft to provide diners with a tropical ambiance and locally inspired gourmet cuisine.
Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency Grant-in-Aid application period reopen
New applicants are encouraged to apply; proposals must be received on or before 4:30 p.m. Oct. 30, and this is a received-by deadline, not a postmark date.
Got unneeded prescription and over-the-counter drugs? National take back day is Oct. 24 on Kauaʻi
Proper disposal of unused medications helps to protect the public and water supplies.
Rainbow Wahine golf invitational returns to Kauaʻi for 30th tournament
Fourteen collegiate women’s golf teams from the U.S. and Japan are set to tee off at the prestigious 30th Rainbow Wahine Invitational on Kauaʻi.
Kaua‘i County Department of Water announces upcoming rate increases
The rate and service charge increases go into effect Nov. 1; customers will begin seeing the updated rates on their Dec. 1 billing statements.
