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Princevill man steps up support for school’s wrestling program by generously doubling number of scholarship awards he gave this year, awarding Julius Naanep and Bella Kellerman.

Kaua‘i Made Mother’s Day Craft Fair on May 10 at Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort in Wailua will feature more than 20 Garden Isle vendors selling locally made products, plus live music and ʻono food.

Latest episode of sustained geisers of molten rock in Halemaʻumaʻu Crater at the Big Island volcano’s summit was shortest since eruption began Dec. 23, 2024.

Hawai‘i Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Insurance Division reminds island residents to review insurance policies in preparation for upcoming 2025 hurricane season, which begins June 1.

All commercial airline travelers flying domestically beginning Wednesday must present REAL ID-compliant identification or another acceptable form of identification in accordance with federal regulations.

Budgeted for Kaua‘i priorities throughout the next 2 years is a grand total of nearly $200 million, including $193,916,000 for notable projects, $615,000 for operating budget items and $2,034,000 for capital improvement projects in fiscal year 2026.

“This contest is an exciting opportunity for keiki and teens to learn about the coconut rhinoceros beetle and become champions for our island.” — Kaua‘i County Office of Economic Development Agriculture Specialist Niki Kunioka-Volz.

BPM, dubbed the ‘hottest new super band,’ will electrify audience members with live music by some of the biggest names in contemporary jazz during the 3-man group’s Līhu‘e stop on its Hawaiian Tour. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. today.

54-year-old Lincoln Kaehu was taken into custody April 24 for his alleged involvement in an early morning burglary April 15 at Ace Hardware in the south Kaua‘i community.

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting. Check to see if any of the planned closures will impact your commute during the next week.

Bystanders swiftly brought the woman, identified as 72-year-old Ricki Fehr, to shore after noticing her at the water’s edge. Personnel with Kaua‘i Fire Department and American Medical Response initiated advanced life-saving measures when they arrived at the scene.

Public advised to visit county website and email government services while phone issues persist. Kaua‘i County Information Technology Division is actively monitoring the situation.

Haʻaheo originally slated to arrive at east Kaua‘i port the morning of April 25, but will now arrive by noon.

Geophysical instruments recorded many major, and even subtle, details the night of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption onset. In this week’s “Volcano Watch,” explore some of these monitoring data observations that offer clues as to what was happening beneath the surface.

The plan outlines 79 strategies to prepare for climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Several open houses are scheduled in May.

The 54-year-old woman visiting from San Diego, Calif., apparently fell while hiking the trail April 23 and injured her ankle. She was taken to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe after being extracted from the trail — amid unstable weather conditions — for further treatment.

Water customers in Hanalei and ʻAnini Beach were originally asked to take water conservation measures after a mechanical failure at a pump station April 4 affected the county’s water system storage supply in the area.

Free program — hosted at Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort in Kōloa — showcased opportunities for career development and growth in the hospitality industry and beyond.

Theme for this year is “Fair Housing in Hawai‘i.” Topics will include such issues such as state law, fair housing 101, cultural practices, case studies and more.

Wastewater did reach some nearby properties, but none reached state waters. Ponded material was pumped down, and contaminated propertiees were disinfected following the spill that happened between 4 and 5 p.m. April 23.