Kaua‘i News

“This recognition reflects what our students, faculty and community experience every day at [University of Hawaiʻi at] Mānoa: a campus where natural beauty, culture and academic excellence come together in a unique way,” said University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Interim Provost Vassilis Syrmos.

Number of jobs increased by 2,100 from yea-to-year; rate ticks up slightly from January.

The garden is designed to be inclusive and accessible, supporting a range of uses from food production and cultural practices to educational classes and community gatherings for keiki, kūpuna and families.

Ongoing construction work continues in the area until further notice; electronic message boards and signs are installed in the area to inform motorists.

This no-cost, weeklong program runs in June and July at various beach locations and is taught by Kaua‘i’s Ocean Safety instructors.

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 8 at Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e for reuse.

During the two-day closure on April 28 and 29, the agency said residents may still submit documents and payments using a drop box.

Amy Sueyoshi is the second finalist running for the chancellor position at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, with candidate profiles and forums available online.

24-year-old nonprofit’s new president and chief executive officer Morgan Hannan invites community input on immediate priorities.

This year’s Kaua‘i County awardee is Alena Abell from Kapa’a High School; Abell plans to attend Reed College in Portland, Ore.

Stephanie Neher has been recognized as the Employee of the Month for April for her courageous off-duty response to a critical traffic collision that sustained a victim’s life.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation will implement nightly single-lane closures on Kūhiō Highway in Hanalei that will begin April 28 and run through mid-May.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

The Honolulu attorney said he is launching a people-first movement focused on restoring public trust, strengthening accountability, and lowering the cost of living.

Plumbing repairs at the park are underway.

Philanthropono’s Kaʻiʻi Hōʻike on April 30 will showcase a new wave of Indigenous leaders redefining philanthropy through cultural and community-focused fundraising.

These messages will be sent to O‘ahu, where they’ll be affixed to Collective Remembrance Lanterns and set afloat on May 25 at Ala Moana Beach Park.

Following Sylvia Luke’s leave amid a corruption probe, Keith Regan has assumed the role of acting lieutenant governor of Hawaii.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s decision to step down comes four days after she announced she would not seek reelection to Hawai‘i’s second-highest office.

Due to reduced ground and aviation hazards, the U.S. Geological Survey is dropping the Volcano Alert Level from WATCH to ADVISORY.