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Only 700 of the Hawaiian common gallinules are left in the world, most on Kaua’i; Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture and other sponsors of the upcoming event will share local art, moʻolelo and fun facts about the ʻalae ʻula and how people can help protect it.

Residents, businesses and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 13.

Residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring unwanted or unneeded items for reuse — including clothing, small furniture, kitchen items, children’s toys, books, and shoes — to the event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 13 at Kaua‘i Resource Center, located at 3460 Ahukini Road, in Līhu‘e

The partners will continue pre-development planning, community engagement and coordination with County agencies as the project moves forward.

Thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare professionals across Hawaiʻi have announced a potential strike starting Jan. 26, citing insufficient staffing and stalled contract negotiations.

The Kaua‘i County Department of Water will turn off water from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow Cushnie Construction Company, Inc. to perform a hydrant and hydrant lateral replacement.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Community members on Lalei Place and portions of Palaʻi Street and Kāʻana Street are advised to prepare for the scheduled shutoff, which is necessary for crews to replace a hydrant and hydrant lateral, weather permitting.

Trees must be bare and free of flocking, tinsel, stands and ornaments when brought to any of the recycling locations; also keep in mind that green waste sites are closed during inclement weather.

The closure Nov. 28 is necessary for Kaua‘i County Roads Division crews to perform road striping repairs within the county’s right-of-way.

In observance of Thanksgiving, there will be no contraflow or lane closures Nov. 27 unless otherwise permitted. Otherwise, be sure to check if any of these upcoming road closures and projects will impact your commute this coming week.

While the longest federal government shutdown in the nation’s history ended last week, many residents continue to face financial strain as they await delayed pay and benefits.

Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion anticipated in late 2026. Thursday’s event was akin to a kickoff for the expansion.

The 5-year plan is a key to strengthening community preparedness and reducing risks around Kaua‘i from natural disasters.

Kauaʻi state lawmakers along with other Hawaiʻi and local officials will engage the public from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today in a discussion about new state legislation and funding, insights and steps residents and landowners can take together to strengthen the Garden Island’s resilience against wildfires.

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.

Kaua‘i Fire Department and partner Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center invite community members to come out Oct. 4 for informational booths, demonstrations, fire trucks, pictures with Sparky, games and much more.

To celebrate Kaua‘i becoming the third island fully equipped with fiber, Hawaiian Telcom hired a local artist to work with students and beautify utility boxes across the Garden Isle.

Work will take place today along the east end of the parking lot to install wheel stops; customers who need to access the parking lot in Līhuʻe should exercise caution.

A shifted lane traffic pattern will be in place through July 28 to accommodate electrical work, between Rice Street and Hardy Street, for the Rice Street Apartment Workforce Housing Project.