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Being safe on Halloween is no trick, just use a little common sense

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawai‘i and Walmart offer safety tips to make sure keiki, their families and community members can haunt happily.

Efforts to address climate change to be on display at Kauaʻi’s first Community Climate Fair

The free family friendly event is hosted by the Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission with several partners.

Fall enrollment surpasses 50K statewide for first time in 6 years at University of Hawaiʻi

Kauaʻi Community College has a fall 2024 enrollment of 1,335, an increase of 3% compared with fall 2023.

Road closures slated at Nāwiliwili harbor starting Oct. 30

The closures are necessary for paving work near the pier.

Hawaiian monk seal pup checks in at Ke Kai Ola for emergency care on Big Island

Yearling RS52, a juvenile male born on Lānaʻi, was rescued Oct. 17 from Maui as part of a special intervention mission after being identified in late September as losing significant weight and becoming progressively less energetic and continuing to thin throughout the next few weeks.

Kouchi named Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi’s State Legislator of the Year

“I am beyond honored to be given this year’s State Legislator of the Year Award by the Healthcare Association of Hawaiʻi and to celebrate the many selfless individuals who compassionately and tirelessly work to bring better health care access to their communities.” — Hawaiʻi Senate President and longtime Kauaʻi state legislator Ronald Kouchi

Hawaiian Airlines marks 40 years of connecting Hawai‘i and American Samoa

Hawaiian Airlines inaugurated flights to Pago Pago International Airport on Oct. 24, 1984, with DC-8 aircraft, starting its long relationship with the U.S. territory.

World-class oboe made from Kauaʻi kauila wood returns home for free concert

The event will share orchestra music with the community and also raise awareness about the uniqueness and beauty of the environment from which the instrument was born.

Native Hawaiian families impacted by wildfires on Maui, Big Island in 2023 can get emergency help with rent, utilities

“This assistance provides more than just financial relief — it offers stability and hope as families begin to rebuild their lives and move forward toward a brighter future.” — Dustin Kaleiopu, community care navigator for Kākoʻo Maui Programs by The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

Volcano Watch: East Rift Zone of Kīlauea was busy place in the 1960s

While there were several summit eruptions at Kīlauea during the decade, including one that lasted more than 8 months, eruptions along the East Rift Zone — mainly in the upper and middle portions — were much more frequent.

Hawaiʻi Health Systems Kauaʻi Region hosts first Kauaʻi Healthy Living Fall Festival

From mental health and financial resources to specialty care and everything in between, you’ll discover during Saturday’s event at Kauaʻi Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waimea all the tools you need to lead a happy, healthier life.

State stops work on wastewater project in Wainiha after human burials uncovered

The Health Department’s order comes after persistent advocacy from the local community, cultural descendants and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs to protect iwi kūpuna (ancestral remains) and ensure the integrity of cultural and environmental resources in the area.

East-facing shores under high surf advisory through Saturday evening

Large, breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet are forecast in the advisory areas, increasing to 8 to 12 feet Friday.

County Council unanimously approves bill to allow guest houses despite heated debate

Despite heated discussion and concerns about the benefit for the public, the Kauaʻi County Council voted 7-0 on Wednesday to pass a bill that allows homeowners to build guest houses to address housing shortages.

Kauaʻi Island Utility Co-op honored for excellence, innovation in energy

The Association of Energy Engineers — Western U.S. Region presented Kauaʻi Island Utility Co-op with an award for Institutional Energy Management during the Association of Energy Engineers World Energy Conference & Expo last month in Nashville.

Residents encouraged to help state identify where internet upgrades needed most

The new ‘Digital Detectives’ Connect Kākou initiative is aimed at mapping internet speeds throughout the state, ensuring federal funding is allocated to where it is needed most.

Hawai‘i Office of Elections offers reminders to voters ahead of Nov. 5 general election

You should have received your general election packet in the mail by Oct. 18.

New York visitor dies in waters off Kaupea ‘Secret’ Beach

A 62-year-old man visiting from New York died Tuesday afternoon after being pulled from waters at Kauapea Beach in Kīlauea, more commonly known as Secret Beach.

State alerts residents about recall of multiple frozen waffle brands

Products include Kodiak Cakes, Good & Gather and Great Value brands sold throughout the United States, including at supermarkets and retailers in Hawai‘i.

Nāwiliwili harbor office closed

The facility will be shuttered through Nov. 7 as it undergoes renovations. Services are being offered at Port Allen Small Boat Harbor during closure period.
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