Kauai News

The agreement provides compensation to employees — including Līhuʻe Airport custodians and Kaua‘i County refuse transfer station workers — who served the island community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

All projects are weather permitting.

A new department and positions for Hawaiian language specialists are opening the doors for the rise of a language that was suppressed for decades.

Globally, the university’s flagship campus was placed in the No. 251–300 tier out of more than 25,000 higher education institutions worldwide.

The annual event also featured free keiki rides, inflatables and activities, and food and beverages sold by local nonprofit organizations

Since news got out about the impending closure of the Makauwahi Cave Reserve, two of its three resident tortoises have been reported stolen.

Two groundskeepers at Puʻuhonua Kaulike courthouse in Līhuʻe, were recognized for their exceptional work in maintaining and cultivating the courthouseʻs lush landscape.

In Hawai‘i, earthquakes are a common occurrence, and we should always practice earthquake preparedness.

The entire island is invited to this year’s Rice Street Block Party from 4 to 8 p.m. today, featuring local flavors, live performances and music, artisanal crafts, amazing arts, keiki activities, 50-plus local vendors and a ton of family fun for everyone to enjoy.

The “Celebration of Wailua” on Sunday is being put on by nonprofit I Ola Wailuanui to help educate people about the rich history of Wailua and highlight some of the concerns about the redevelopment, especially the cultural aspects.

The Hawai‘i Department of Health reports one of the new cases was associated with out-of-state exposure. The other is not associated with out-of-state exposure or linked to other prior identified cases which suggests it was locally transmitted.

Garden Isle residents acknowledged the waste woes when commenting on a county Facebook post about the issue last week, with many expressing their frustration about problems they see at the heart of the issue.

The Utah developer rebuilding the destroyed Coco Palms Resort showed the Planning Commission enough progress on the 29 conditions of its zoning and variance permits to enable it to continue the controversial project.

Benetta Kaiwi was last seen Oct. 7. First responders located her unattended vehicle about 100 feet down a cliff near Lumaha‘i Beach that evening.

The closure begins Oct. 14 through Oct. 17, weather permitting.

According to a Kaua‘i County press release, each organization receiving the products provides support services for women and youth through their programs

Bon dance, bonsai and tea ceremony traditions will share space with Nintendo and Hello Kitty at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

The LifeSmarts Competition is a free educational program that teaches students critical skills in personal finance, consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety and technology.

The free online workshop is planned for the afternoon of Indigenous People’s Day, Oct. 14, and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Marine & Envrionmental Institute of Pohnpei and University of Hawai‘i at Hilo Pacific Aquaculture & Coastal Resources Center.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health encourages parents and caregivers to create a safe sleeping environment for babies.