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INTO LIGHT Project on display from Feb. 1 through April 30, 2026, at Kauaʻi Performing Arts Center offers chance for healing and awareness as well as opportunity for Garden Isle residents to have the stories of their loved ones become part of the exhibit’s national tapestry.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Will any of these planned closures impact your commute or fun? Take a look and plan ahead now.

The offices will be closed Oct. 8, with normal business hours resuming Oct. 9.

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative would have received $18.2 million in federal assistance to apply toward the combined $35.8 million total cost of the two projects.

New analysis finds Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector is facing budget cuts and program changes that could disrupt essential services statewide.

The first fire is estimated to have been 200-by-15-yards in size; the second blaze was smaller, and was located about 1 mile to the east. No injuries or damaged structures were reported.

“While we closely monitor the federal government shutdown, I will not let it harm our families who rely on this important source of nutrition,” said Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green in an announcement the afternoon of Oct. 3. “I will ensure that funding remains available for this critical program.”

First responders arrived shortly after 4:35 p.m. Oct. 2 near the 1.5-mile landing zone and discovered the 31-year-old hiker, who was suffering from heat stroke.

The Kaua‘i store raised $38,856 during the 2025 summer fundraising campaign, placing it at No. 19 out of more than 4,600 Walmart locations nationwide; all of those funds will stay in Hawai‘i, too, in support of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children.

Main Līhu‘e office and Kapa‘a satellite office will be shuttered Oct. 8 for staff training; regular hours will resume Oct. 9.

Affected customers are asked to leave their bins out as pickup for the remaining area is anticipated to be completed tomorrow, Oct. 3.

Kaua‘i Fire Department and partner Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center invite community members to come out Oct. 4 for informational booths, demonstrations, fire trucks, pictures with Sparky, games and much more.

“By standing together, we can show support, strengthen connections and remind one another that no one faces breast cancer alone,” said Kaua‘i County Office of Boards and Commissions in an announcement about this year’s observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Assessors determine values of real property, with property tax revenues collected based on those assessments funding essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, road maintenance and many other programs that directly benefit the community.

The latest eruptive activity kicked off at 12:53 a.m. Oct. 1 from the north vent in the southwest portion of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, with molten rock fountaining from the south vent as well within the next several hours.

Artists can submit their work online through Oct. 8 to be considered for the first University of Hawai‘i Insect Museum show, billed to be a celebration of insects and the powerful role they play in art.

The pool’s shuttering was caused by mechanical issues that have since been fixed by Kaua‘i County Parks and Recreation Department.

A shooting in Grand Blanc, Michigan resulted in at least 2 two deaths and eight injuries, prompting Gov. Josh Green to order U.S. and Hawaiʻi flags to half-staff from Monday morning to Wednesday night.

A nationwide recall of Southwind Foods’ frozen shrimp and Sprout Organics’ Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches due to possible contamination affects products in Hawaiʻi stores.

Using over 2,000 pounds of locally source bok choy, tinola was served to students for the first time in Department of Education schools this month.