Kaua‘i News
Late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho honored during Merrie Monarch’s Hōʻike Night
The 60th Merrie Monarch Festival kicks off with Hōʻike Night during which generations of dancers of the late Kumu Hula Johnny Lum Ho will honor him.
Hanalei Beach parking lots to close Wednesday, Thursday mornings
The closures will run from 5 to 10 a.m. on the mornings of April 12 and 13.
Creator of double-gourd drums for ancient hula at Merrie Monarch’s craft fair
Using ipu grown at his farm, Kalim Smith builds ipu heke, a double-gourd drum, and ipu heke ‘ole, a single gourd drum, which are used in ancient hula.
Lane closure scheduled for Maluhia Road; Kalapaki parking lot to be closed
Through trucks are prohibited on Ōma‘o Road for the duration of this project.
Grant program to boost food hubs launched by Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture
The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture now is accepting Proposals for the Food Hub Pilot Program that offers grants between $50,000 and $250,000.
Hawaiʻi Gas issues RFPs for renewable hydrogen, renewable natural gas
Hawaiʻi Gas is seeking proposals from local and national suppliers who can provide up to 2,300 kg per day of renewable hydrogen or up to 65,000 therms of renewable natural gas.
Kaua‘i community invited to celebrate ‘Āina Day at National Tropical Botanical Garden
The National Tropical Botanical Garden will be giving away small ‘ōhi‘a trees as part of its ‘Āina Day festivities that will take place on April 22 at its South Shore Visitors Center in Po‘ipū.
The history of the world renowned Merrie Monarch Festival
The Merrie Monarch Festival began in 1964 as a way to boost the economy of Hawaiʻi island through tourism, but the event has come to serve a far greater purpose: perpetuating Hawaiian culture.
Gardening on the Garden Isle: Getting under the skin of bulb onions
It is important when purchasing onion seeds to grow on Kauaʻi to select a short-day variety. Onions have their own sun clock.
60th Annual Merrie Monarch Festival returns to Big Island; all you need to know
Hawai‘i News Now – KFVE, the Merrie Monarch Festival’s official broadcaster, will carry the events live on-air and online each night, as well as include special coverage during newscasts and on streaming platforms and social media.
Kaua‘i police warn public of online scam
If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is, local police are advising prospective renters or homebuyers.
Kaua‘i Community College invites community feedback
The college has formed a working group to create a draft for community input. The draft plan is organized around University of Hawai‘i’s five areas of priority.
April is Tsunami Awareness Month in Hawai‘i
The Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents to review the island’s tsunami evacuation zones.
Kekaha road improvements meeting canceled following water main break
The Department of Public Works would have presented a design concept for possible roadway improvements along the project corridor.
Kaua‘i County’s job fair set for April 12
Over 50 businesses representing a variety of industries on Kaua‘i will offer employment opportunities.
Wellness Day at Līhuʻe Walmart offers vaccines, free health screenings
All nine Hawaiʻi Walmart stores are participating in Walmart Wellness Day on May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kaua‘i surf shop named MVP by Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council
Tamba, a small business in Kapa‘a, has been honored by the Hawai‘i State Legislature for its work in invasive species education.
Kaua‘i cops investigate Līhu‘e wastewater treatment plant break-in
The stolen equipment and damages are estimated to total over $35,000.
Hawaiian girl to play Lilo in Disney’s live-action adaptation of ‘Lilo & Stitch’
Big Island girl Maia Keahola will play Lilo in the live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2002 animated film “Lilo & Stitch.”
Mack, Kagimoto are Kaua‘i water department’s Employees of the Year
Pipefitter Michael Mack and civil engineer Kagimoto were praised by their peers as a “forward thinker” and a “driven” colleague.
