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Hundreds of coral colonies recovered for restoration in ‘massive effort’ on Big Island

Collaboration of conservation divers successfully removed and relocated nearly 11 years of coral growth from a decommissioned fish farm pipe ring during complex 3-day operation in West Hawai‘i waters.

USDA grants big bucks to DA BUX program

The Food Basket, Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank, awarded $8.4 million to extend program through end of 2026, benefiting SNAP participants and local farmers statewide, including on Kaua‘i.

Update: High surf advisory canceled for eastern shorelines of Kaua‘i

Surf has finally fallen below advisory levels along eastern shorelines after several days.

Kaua‘i lane closures for week of Nov. 16-22

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

Volcano Watch: ʻAilāʻau or Kualoloa? Hawaiian chant suggests lava flow name change

Native Hawaiian oral traditions record a rich history of the changing volcanic landscape in Hawaiʻi. Interweaving cultural knowledge with scientific disciplines can provide a more complete understanding of past events, including the largest known lava flow eruption of Kīlauea.

Final supermoon of the year is November’s full Beaver Moon

Earth and its constant cosmic companion have their last closest encounter of the year tonight. Moonrise is Moonrise in Līhuʻe and Hanalei is at 5:53 p.m. today, but the moon will still look full through Sunday morning in case you miss it.

Retired from the service, but still serving

Kaua‘i County Mayor Derek Kawakami honors U.S. Air Force veteran of nearly 34 years Mary Kay Hertog for her outstanding dedication for the past 12 years to Kaua‘i veterans and the entire Kaua‘i community.

Salvation Army setting table for holidays, sharing Thanksgiving lunch with nearly 1,000 people on Kaua‘i

The organization’s locations in Hanapēpē and Līhu‘e are hosting events Nov. 27. You can also “Share a Holiday Feast” with local families through Foodland by making a donation in-store at checkout, via online grocery delivery or at curbside pickup services.

Sheraton Kauaʻi hotel workers ratify contract after historic Labor Day strike

Hospitality workers at the Sheraton Kauaʻi Resort ratified their contract with the hotel after being part of a historic strike over Labor Day weekend.

Road closures continue in Nāwiliwili as paving work progresses at pier

Single-lane closures on Wilcox/Kānoa roads planned 2 days next week, with full closure of East West Road set today and Friday along with 2 days next week.

Fledgling public charter school gets more than $1.5M boost from Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund

Namahana School received $750,00 cash and a set of state-of-the-art mobile facilities valued at $800,000. The gift from Priscilla Chan and her husband Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and chief executive officer of Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads and WhatsApp, pushes the school’s pre-opening fundraising total to $6 million.

$72M grant from federal government to boost internet access for Native Hawaiians

The funding will be used to deploy internet infrastructure and adopt projects to connect unserved households throughout the state to high-speed internet service, providing essential resources to fully participate in the digital economy.

Tulsi Gabbard member of team leading Trump’s transition back to Washington

Former Hawai‘i state legislator, former U.S. congresswoman from Hawai‘i, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and ex-Hawai‘i Democrat is helping with the process for the president-elect’s return to the White House; says if given the opportunity to raise Hawai‘i concerns to him while in her role, she will “take every advantage of that.”

UH assists with study focused on spread of drug-resistant pathogens in US waterways

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers will focus on Kauaʻi’s Hanalei River, where they will examine how cesspools and animal agriculture contribute to the spread of antimicrobial resistance.

Volunteers sought for backpacking service trip into Haleakalā Crater on Maui

The Friends of Haleakalā National Park seek enthusiastic and fit volunteers for a strenuous trip from Dec. 10-12 into the parkʻs wilderness areas to help promote and preserve the diverse environment and beatuy of the park.

Kauaʻi Police Department celebrates appointment of Deputy Chief Mark Ozaki

The department announced the official appointment of Ozaki last week.

Chan Zuckerberg Kauaʻi Community Fund awards $1M to 26 Garden Isle nonprofits

The grants support education and youth, health and well-being, workforce development, affordable housing and ‘āina and culture programs around the island.

Partnering together to prevent suicide

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is joining forces with the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa as well as other partners in an effort to reach populations disproportionately affected by suicide and suicide attempts throughout the islands including men, rural communities, minorities and essential workers.

Leadership named in state Senate for upcoming 33rd Hawai‘i Legislative Biennium

Longtime Kaua’i lawmaker Kouchi will again serve as the chamber’s president, a role he has had since 2015.

Kauaʻiʻs Nadine Nakamura becomes first woman Speaker of the House of Representatives

“Itʻs a testament to her hard work and the amount of respect that people in the building have for her,” State Rep. Luke Evslin said Thursday afternoon.
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