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Firefighters Extinguish 25-Acre Brush Fire in ‘Ele‘ele
Fire crews remained on scene for part of Sunday afternoon, June 5, to put out any flare-ups or hot spots after extinguishing a brush fire that began nearly 24 hours earlier in ‘Ele‘ele.
Special Olympics Hawai‘i Athletes Head to National Competition
Seventeen athletes from throughout the state, including Kaua‘i, are headed to the mainland to participate in a national competition.
Firefighters Respond to Brush Fire Near Glass Beach
Firefighters responded Saturday afternoon, June 4, to a brush fire in the ‘Ele‘ele area near Glass Beach.
Native Hawaiian Scholar Part of National Racial Healing Program
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa academic is part of a national effort to advance racial and health equity.
Lane Closures Scheduled for portions of Pa‘anau Road
Portions of a roadway in Kōloa will be closed beginning next week for construction work.
Multiple Ocean Rescues Tuesday in Po‘ipū; High Surf Advisory in Effect
High surf conditions led to first responders conducting multiple ocean rescues earlier this week in Po‘ipū, and a high surf advisory remains in effect for south-facing shores.
Lane Closures Scheduled For Sections of Kapa‘a
Construction work will require lane closure next week for some roadways in Kapa‘a.
Hurricane Season Starts This Week; Be Prepared
The hurricane season in the Central Pacific, which includes Hawai‘i, starts Wednesday, June 1, and runs through Nov. 30. The county encourages island residents to be prepared.
Kauaʻi Resident Among 2022 Graduating Class at UH School of Medicine
A Kauaʻi resident was among the 69 students who graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi John A. Burns School of Medicine this year.
UH Cancer Center Studies Ways to Reduce Abdominal Fat to Lower Cancer Risk
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center researchers for The Healthy Diet and Lifestyle Study II, Loïc Le Marchand and Carol Boushey, are seeking participants on O’ahu to help answer a question that has an impact on everyone.
OHA’s ‘Mana i Mauli Ola’ Short Film Wins Telly Award
A short film produced by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has won a prestigious award.
Dive In to an ‘Ocean of Possibilities’ This Summer
The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System invites everyone to dive in to an “Ocean of Possibilities” through its 2022 Summer Reading Challenge.
Wilcox Medical Center Debuts Newly Renovated Emergency Department
Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe recently celebrated the completion of its newly renovated Emergency Department.
Kaua‘i Poke Fest Returns This Weekend
Get your taste buds ready for some exceptional poke this weekend as the Kaua‘i Poke Fest with Sam Choy & Friends returns to Kōloa Landing Resort.
Weekly County Briefing: COVID Case Numbers Remain Elevated
Kaua’i’s COVID case count remains elevated, but it has slightly decreased in the past week, according to Mayor Derek Kawakami in the county’s latest weekly video briefing on Facebook.
Hawai‘i Specialty Crop Grant Program Accepting Applications
The state is offering those who produce specialty crops a chance to get some financial assistance to do so.
Reminder: Job Fair Scheduled Friday
Those looking for employment on the island have an opportunity this week to check out a variety of available positions from several businesses during an upcoming job fair.
Kama‘aina Rewards Members Can Get 15 Cents Off Per Gallon
Par Hawai‘i, the state’s leading provider of refined petroleum products, is giving residents of the islands a break at the gas pump as prices continue to increase.
$1M Matching Grant Program Helps Kickstart Hawaiʻi’s Next Generation of Farmers
Two financial organizations are focused on the future of agriculture in Hawaiʻi and investing in those who will steward it — the next generation of farmers.
