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Blessing ushers in Kūhiō Highway (Hardy-Oxford) Waterline Project

Aimed at replacing aging water main infrastructure to meet current water system standards, including fire flow requirements, the project will be executed in two phases, with the first commencing this month.

State to public: Don’t eat select lots of Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini; they could be contaminated with listeria

Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini was distributed nationwide, including at supermarkets such as Safeway in Hawai‘i, and the state Department of Health Food and Drug Branch is working with those stores to ensure the product is no longer available for sale.

Hawaiʻi P-20 again offering free workshops to help students, families plan for college

Partnership between Executive Office on Early Learning, Hawai‘i Department of Education and University of Hawai‘i System aims to put college within reach for all of students and their families throughout the islands.

REMINDER: Kaua‘i County Real Property offices to close for staff training

The Real Property Assessment and Collections Sections offices will be closed Oct. 8, with normal business hours resuming Oct. 9.

New access hours begin Oct. 9 for bill drop box at Kaua‘i County Department of Water

Now that construction of a new motorized entry gate at the main entrance of the administrative building’s parking lot is finished, customers can access the drop box starting at 6 a.m. daily Monday through Friday beginning later this week.

Kūpuna invited to learn about chronic condition management during workshop series

“Better Choices, Better Health” series is designed to support seniors in overcoming challenges while they create and carry out their self-management strategies.

Kaua‘i Humane Society welcomes new chief executive officer into the pack

Susan Rhee joins the Garden Isle organization from O‘ahu, bringing nearly 2 decades of experience in the animal welfare movement, most recently working in public policy, advancing animal cruelty legislation in Hawai‘i.

Shorelines of all islands to experience minor coastal flooding during peak high tides

Peak monthly tides will combine with higher-than-predicted water levels to produce conditions ripe for inundation of shorelines and low-lying coastal areas during early morning hours through afternoon of Oct. 10.

Kaua‘i Bus launches Open Payments with Masabi

Riders now have a contactless option to pay for trips by tapping a credit or debit card or mobile wallet such as Apple Pay or Google Pay on any Kauaʻi Bus.

Residential trash pickup delayed in Līhu‘e

The interuption in service is because of staffing issues.

Hanalei-Wainiha-Hā‘ena Community Association hosts Community Supper

Neighbors, friends and families from Hanalei, Wainiha and Hā’ena came together for a night of good food, meaningful connection and community spirit.

‘Real People, Real Stories’: Powerful exhibit brings fight and suffering with drug addiction into the light

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.

Scheduled Kaua‘i lane closures on state roadways for Oct. 4-10

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.

Real Property offices to close for staff training

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

U.S. Department of Energy cancels grant funding for 2 Kaua‘i critical grid reliability projects

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.

UHERO Brief: The vulnerability of Hawai‘i’s nonprofit sector to cuts in federal funding

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

Update: Kaua‘i firefighters extinguish 2 small brush fires in Pākala area in vicinity of Kaumualiʻi Highway

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.

Women, Infants and Children program remains fully operational in Hawaiʻi

“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.”

Distressed Wisconsin hiker rescued from Kalalau Trail

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.

Līhuʻe Walmart among top 20 fundraisers in nation for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals

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.
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