Kaua‘i News

February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to conduct a risk assessment before moving forward on the years-long project.

Since 2011, there have been 4,524 free legal consultations conducted at the Kauaʻi Self-Help Center.

On Kaua‘i, the upcoming Waimea Town Celebration will feature a two-day finale Ho‘olaule‘a on Feb. 24 and 25.

Hawaiʻi Community Lending specializes in providing loans to local residents who are able to make regular loan payments but are unable to qualify for loans from conventional banks and credit unions.

“Our ʻāina is the foundation from which our people thrive. I look forward to serving Hawai‘i as [Hawaiʻi Land Trust’s] president and CEO.” — ʻOlu Campbell.

Hawaiʻi Energy has launched the state’s renewed incentive program for electric vehicle charging stations to help expand Hawaiʻi’s public charging network and encourage more installations and upgrades statewide.

Today’s “Hawaiian words of the day” are in honor of the rare green comet that flew as close to Earth last night as it has in 50,000 years.

University of Hawai’i researches found at least six hagfish traps, seven types of fishing net, at least two types of plastic bags, a light protector, fishing line and a float from a net inside the stomach of a dead whale found on Kaua’i.

The legendary singer-songwriter, whose work was covered by Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, performed throughout his life.

Some reports say comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) could be bright enough to see with the naked eye, and definitely with a telescope or even binoculars.

On the summit of Haleakalā, an estimated 700 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex, according to the U.S. Pacific Air Forces.

With the launch of the program in the 5th Circuit, the online dispute resolution project is now statewide.

Hawaiʻi Island police are investigating a shooting that happened on Jan. 28 at a home after an officer was rushed by four pit bulls and fatally shot one of them.

The Feb. 3 closure of the office at the Līhu‘e Civic Center is necessary for scheduled maintenance.

Like most indigenous languages throughout the world, the Hawaiian language faced a significant decline due to colonization.

A Kaua‘i judge set a June 2024 trial date for a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the surviving family of Rodney Medeiros, a security guard who died after a shift at Mark Zuckerberg’s sprawling Koʻolau Ranch.

The community-based organization focused on increasing local food production and access is ramping up production through its egg program.

The notice was lifted as of 11 a.m. Tuesday.

The public is advised to stay out of flood waters and stormwater runoff because of possible overflowing cesspools, sewer, manholes, pesticides, animal fecal matter, dead animals, pathogens, chemicals and associated flood debris.