Kauai News

Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 31. All proposals must be submitted online. Grants support projects and events that enrich the Garden Isle’s cultural landscape, enhance experiences and align with community priorities.

Kaua’i’s vital community blood drive returns to the Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort from Dec. 9-11, providing residents with a valuable opportunity to make a life-saving donation.

The plan is a a five-year strategy aimed at reducing risks from natural disasters and strengthening community preparedness on Kauaʻi.

Trump’s administration says funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also still commonly referred to as food stamps, will not be distributed starting next week unless those states give up requested information about benefit recipients.

Researchers are looking to document everything from the types of crops grown and water usage to educational resources and support for home gardens.

Funds raised at the gala will help Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i continue its work to provide fresh, healthy, and locally grown foods to tables through its partner agencies, school pantries, and mobile pantry distributions.

The closure begins on Wednesday and will continue through Dec. 19, weather permitting.

The website is designed to better coordinate and document programs and activities in the battle against invasive species statewide.

The incident happened in the early morning of Nov. 21 at the Anchor Cove Shopping Center parking lot.

Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $308,000.

Make a meaningful difference in a University of Hawaiʻi student’s life this Giving Tuesday; help them stay focused when unexpected challenges arise and know they are cared for, valued and able to thrive.

Sign-up for volunteer bell ringers opened at the end of November; make a difference in the Kaua’i community and create a new holiday tradition by participating in The Salvation Army Red Kettle fundraising campaign.

Kunane Dreier is this year’s award recipient, being honored for his outstanding contributions to HIV services in Hawai‘i.

Veterans Affairs Pacific Islands Health Care System helped house 459 veterans locally during fiscal year 2025.

Hazardous ocean conditions and high current activity continue throughout the northern district of the island because of an extra-large northwest swell and warning level high surf conditions, which are forecast to continue through noon Monday.

This year’s Lights on Rice Parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 5), rolling out from Vidinha Stadium and ending at the Historic Kaua‘i County Building on ‘Eiwa Street after traveling down Ho‘olako and Rice streets.

More than 30 Kaua‘i Made vendors will be selling products during the festive fair Dec. 6, with available products including handmade gifts, island-inspired crafts, local foods, seasonal treats and more.

Kolo Road access to Kūhiō Highway in Kīlauea will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays for permanent striping of the Kīlauea roundabout.

Kapa’a High School lost a dramatic 13-9 game to Kailua in Division I and Waimea High School fell 42-24 to Kamehameha Maui in Division II.

Members of the public are encouraged to follow the USPS online holiday hub for all their holiday shipping information.