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Remember: Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice; all projects are weather permitting.

Closures are planned for 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20-24, weather permitting, and are necessary for roadside and shoulder vegetation maintenance.

The easiest answer to the question of whether lava will flow out of the caldera is — it depends!

Survey teams throughout the course of 5 days completed a total of 175 interviews islandwide, collecting valuable data about health, well-being and emergency plans of Kauaʻi residents.

Award honors volunteers 50 years old and older who share their experience, talent and skills to not just make a difference in their communities but enrich them; nomination deadline is Sept. 1.

Some of the island’s most pressing environmental challenges and solutions to Kauaʻi’s solid waste and landfill concerns are at the top of the forum agenda, plus other environmental issues that impact the island.

A quick look at news happening throughout the state and beyond.

Annual convention that celebrates everything pop culture and more returns for its fifth year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18 at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

The Indivisible Kaua‘i hybrid meeting, which can be attended in-person or online via Zoom, also includes Deirdre Romney, who will present information about understanding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agreements, what they are and why communities are reconsidering them.

The program, compliant with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Lead and Copper Rule, is available to water customers in Kīlauea, Hāʻena-Wainiha and Hanalei.

The free event is open to everyone and will include hundreds of helmets given away to kids, giveaways for free bikes, helmet decorating, bike skill courses, concussion prevention education and skateboard safety.

Hawai‘i Office of Elections also reminds state voters about how to track their ballots, troubleshooting problems and more.

Tickets are on sale now for an unforgettable evening on the North Shore featuring Hawai’i’s ‘ukulele maestro, who redefined the instrument; the show is Nov. 14 at Anaina Hou Community Park’s Porter Pavilion.

House Bill 1853 establishes the Hānai Memory Network Program, building a statewide network of dementia care specialists and community support services; House Bill 2137 established consumer protection standards for deepfake tech, while Senate Bill 3001 places requirements on artificial intelligence operators.

The grant program through Kauaʻi County Office of Economic Development invests in projects that expand commercial farming and ranching operations, increase local food production and strengthen long-term sustainability of agriculture on Kauaʻi.

The dealership’s Cap & Corolla Giveaway supports students, recent graduates and first-time vehicle buyers.

More than 52,000 breakfasts and 93,000 lunches were served as of June 30 at 74 participating public schools via U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Option.

These reforms — which Hawai‘i Gov. Green signed during two separate ceremonies — help ensure people receive screenings, treatment and support they need without risking financial stability.

The July 14-15 closure is necessary for scheduled maintenance, including installation of irrigation for new trees located along the Rice Street rock wall; it will only affect the basketball and pickleball courts.

Homestead Community Development Corporation invites food entrepreneurs to ‘be part of something local’ and join a vibrant food truck community at Anahola Marketplace.