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The Kaua‘i Landscape Industry Council on will host its annual native and non-native tree giveaway at Kukui Grove Center.

The closures are necessary for paving work near the pier.

Yearling RS52, a juvenile male born on Lānaʻi, was rescued Oct. 17 from Maui as part of a special intervention mission after being identified in late September as losing significant weight and becoming progressively less energetic and continuing to thin throughout the next few weeks.

“I am beyond honored to be given this year’s State Legislator of the Year Award by the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi and to celebrate the many selfless individuals who compassionately and tirelessly work to bring better health care access to their communities.” — Hawaiʻi Senate President and longtime Kauaʻi state legislator Ronald Kouchi

The upper level low-pressure system near the Hawaiian Islands will maintain moist and unstable conditions that could produce periods of locally heavy showers.

Hawaiian Airlines inaugurated flights to Pago Pago International Airport on Oct. 24, 1984, with DC-8 aircraft, starting its long relationship with the U.S. territory.

The man and his two sons were found 7 miles off Manele Harbor, clinging to the hull of a capsized 16-foot boat.

Developing innovative technology aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater treatment facilities is the focus of a new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa project.

The public should note that the schedule can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

The event will share orchestra music with the community and also raise awareness about the uniqueness and beauty of the environment from which the instrument was born.

Despite hot and humid conditions, 16 triathletes finished the 2024 Ironman World Championship in under 8 hours, a feat that wasn’t accomplished until Patrick Lange did it for the first time in 2018.

This closure will impact pedestrians using the route to the “Tourist Lumahai Beach,” but a shuttle is available as an alternative.

“This assistance provides more than just financial relief — it offers stability and hope as families begin to rebuild their lives and move forward toward a brighter future.” — Dustin Kaleiopu, community care navigator for Kākoʻo Maui Programs by The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

While there were several summit eruptions at Kīlauea during the decade, including one that lasted more than 8 months, eruptions along the East Rift Zone — mainly in the upper and middle portions — were much more frequent.

From mental health and financial resources to specialty care and everything in between, you’ll discover during Saturday’s event at Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waimea all the tools you need to lead a happy, healthier life.

“The landowner has basically taken over the state beach, put up his or her beach amenities, hired security to kick our local people off the beach, and they even had the audacity to put up a road closed sign on a post,” said Kauaʻi County Council Chair Mel Rapozo.

The Health Department’s order comes after persistent advocacy from the local community, cultural descendants and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to protect iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) and ensure the integrity of cultural and environmental resources in the area.

Large, breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are forecast in the advisory areas, increasing to 8 to 12 feet Friday.

Despite heated discussion and concerns about the benefit for the public, the Kauaʻi County Council voted 7-0 on Wednesday to pass a bill that allows homeowners to build guest houses to address housing shortages.

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