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Registration opens May 20; no-cost program is on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to 20 participants per class, per session.

Lava geysers from the north vent within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater of the Big Island volcano stopped shortly before 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5; tephra fall was greatest within 3 miles from the two active vents.

Vladimir Devens was sworn in Tuesday morning, as the sixth Hawaiʻi Supreme Court chief justice during an informal ceremony.

“Wildfire preparedness is a shared responsibility, and it starts at home,” said Kaua‘i Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson. “This program reflects a countywide commitment to providing our community with the knowledge and tools needed to better protect lives, homes and neighborhoods.”

Officials remind the public that maintaining a respectful distance is the most important thing they can do to protect the endangered monk seals and community.

Online registration is limited to 50 participants and begins at 8 a.m. Friday, May 8, at the Kauaʻi Parks and Recreation website.

“Laulau is more than a beloved island staple; it carries deep cultural and historical meaning,” said Oʻahu state Rep. Darius Kila. “Preserving and promoting traditional Hawaiian foods helps honor Native Hawaiian culture and ensures these practices continue to be understood and passed on.”

30-day review period now open for Papahana Kāʻeuʻeu: Hawaiʻi’s Plan for Living Heritage Stewardship, which will guide how state, county agencies, Native Hawaiian organizations and communities work together to identify, protect and steward Hawaiʻi’s historic and cultural resources from 2026 through 2034.

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa model predicts the development of a strong El Niño, more than 35.6 degrees warmer than normal over the equatorial eastern Pacific Ocean, toward the end of this year.

The Kaua‘i distillery’s Chief Commercial Officer Robert Ramer succeeds Gunter as chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations while continuing its growth and expansion into the next chapter.

Number of visitors statewide in March decreased 1.7% from the same month a year before, but Kaua‘i visitor stats buck the statewide trend and see an increase; visitor spending throughout islands falls 1.6% from March 2025.

Veterans reunite aboard their ship four decades later at Pearl Harbor to honor service, legacy and enduring spirit of the Mighty Mo.

This enhancement offers added flexibility and convenience for customers renewing their vehicle registrations through the kiosk.

The winning Kaua‘i home is just 700 feet from world-famous Hanalei Bay, the only vacation rental home winner in Hawai‘i and one of only 15 vacation rentals to be honored nationwide.

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

The closures are scheduled from 7 to about 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2, to accommodate the 47th annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk.

These past eruptions outside Halemaʻumaʻu are evidence that such eruptions could also occur in the future; and while there have been ongoing earthquakes beneath Kīlauea’s summit, they are not indicative of an imminent eruption along the south rim of Halemaʻumaʻu.

Resource Recovery Solutions, operator of Puhi Metals Recycling Facility, confirmed that as of Friday, May 1, it will be unable to accept vehicles for disposal because of capacity issues; therefore, Junk vehicle disposal services historically offered at no cost to residents will be suspended until further notice.

‘Ohana can register keiki for the program beginning at 8 a.m. May 13 online through the Kaua‘i County Parks and Recreation website; enrollment is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

All sirens will sound a 1-minute steady tone, accompanied by a test of the Emergency Alert System in cooperation with the Hawai‘i broadcast industry.