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Teams from Kaua‘i faced off against other youth from throughout the state who played in a recent basketball tournament hosted by the Hawai‘i Police Department on the Big Island.

Repairs to a bridge north of Wailua Homesteads Park are underway.

A man who founded the Hawai‘i chapter of a right-wing extremist group has pleaded guilty to a felony charge for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

The state Department of Health on Thursday, Sept. 8, reported three additional cases of monkeypox.

Gov. David Ige has ordered that the United States flag and the Hawaiʻi state flag be flown at half-staff at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and upon all state offices and agencies as well as the Hawaiʻi National Guard in the State of Hawaiʻi immediately until sunset on the day of interment as a mark of respect for Queen Elizabeth II.

The county is reminding the public that the deadline to file upcoming 2023 real property tax exemptions is Sept. 30.

Astronomers using a telescope atop Maunakea on the Big Island have captured the most detailed and complete images ever taken of the zone where the constellation of Orion gets zapped with ultraviolet radiation from massive young stars.

The county Department of Parks and Recreation hosted a grand opening and blessing Wednesday, Sept. 7, at Laukona Park in Hanamā‘ulu to mark an improvement project at the park.

A snorkeler rescued last week from waters off Keālia Beach has been identified.

A University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges program that serves unemployed and underemployed residents was recently expanded to include those who are employed.

A critically endangered ‘akikiki named Carrot, who has fathered at least two chicks, was rescued Saturday, Sept. 3, from a valley deep in the Alaka‘i Plateau on Kaua‘i and taken to safety at the Maui Bird Conservation Center.

More than two years ago, Kaua‘i County started video updates to communicate with residents and visitors about the rapid changes surrounding COVID-19 in the community.

The online location where filmmakers find the limitless location and seamless production possibilities available on Kaua‘i recently got a face-lift.

Kaua‘i firefighters responded to a brush fire Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 31, that broke out in Moloa‘a.

Coral scientists, biologists and managers from throughout the nation who are in Hawai‘i for the 45th U.S. Coral Reef Task Force meeting got up close and personal Wednesday, Aug. 31, with coral colonies in waters of the Big Island’s Kealakekua Bay.

Small businesses in Kaua‘i County that have lost revenue because of drought can get some help from the federal government.

A material shortage with the project’s contractor has resulted in road resurfacing work on Kōke‘e Road being postponed.

Piko Road, from Kaumuali‘i Highway to Kōloa Road, will be closed for part of the day from Sept. 6-8.

If you hear a siren or emergency alert shortly before noon on Thursday, Sept. 1, don’t fret. Unless there is severe weather in the area, it’s only a test.

All public libraries and library support offices will be closed this weekend and Monday, Sept. 5.