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Kaua‘i High students collaborate to showcase art, agriculture, other elective programs
One class project at Kauaʻi High School expanded into a school-wide event that will offer performances, tours and interactive demonstrations.
Creating Kaua‘i’s ‘field of dreams for future generations’
Kaua‘i County Parks and Recreation hosts groundbreaking ceremony and blessing March 7 to kick off phase one of $12.2 million county improvement project at Vidinha Stadium in downtown Līhuʻe.
‘Ready, set, go!’: New playgrounds open at Pacific Missile Range Facility Child Development Center
The playgrounds — one for preschool children and another for toddlers — feature a popular treehouse-style theme. New fencing, extra-large canopies for shade, new bike paths and fall protection also were part of the project.
Protestors to fight discrimination, push for equity today at Hawaiʻi state Capitol
Pride at Work-Hawaiʻi protest in honor of International Women’s Day seeks future where everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, is treated respectfully and equitably.
Witness the ‘Rise of the Wahine’
Screening of 2014 documentary Saturday hosted by Kaua‘i County Committee on the Status of Women at Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center in Līhuʻe celebrates perseverance, collaboration and breaking barriers.
Registration now open for public pre-kindergarten program
Statewide program that gives 3- and 4-year-olds an early start to learning has 92 classrooms on 74 Hawai‘i Department of Education campuses throughout the islands and hopes to add 50 more during the next 2 years.
Vidinha Stadium to be closed beginning March 7 for $12.2M improvement project
Phase 1 of the project at the popular 34-acre stadium in downtown Līhuʻe includes demolishing and removing the existing track, field, scoreboard and track implements. A new synthetic turf field, synthetic track, video board and track implements will then be installed.
State launches backyard bird flu survey for flock owners, bird rescuers
The survey, conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, will collect critical information about the understanding of bird flu as well as practices and needs of those who keep poultry or care for rescued birds.
‘Drive with Aloha’ mural unveiled at Kaua‘i High School
An unveiling and mural blessing at Kaua‘i High School honored the life of local surfer and waterman Kailon Tyndzik, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash last month.
Monthly test of outdoor warning sirens was March 3
All statewide outdoor warning sirens sounded a 1-minute steady tone at 11:45 a.m. The public should contact Kauaʻi County Emergency Management at 808-241-1800 to report any siren operation issues.
‘Make a direct and positive impact’: Help UH grad students impacted by Trump funding freezes
Some Hilo and Mānoa campus students lost their research funding and educational stipends as a result of stop work orders and freezes on federal grant funds.
‘Fresh Look at Floral Design’ debuts on Kauaʻi public access TV and streaming
The educational program showcases higlights from the Hawaiʻi Floriculture and Nursery Association Fresh Look Educational Expo from Sept. 19-21, 2024, at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel in Hilo on the Big Island, with the theme “Fresh Look at Principles and Mechanics of Designing with Hawaiʻi’s Flowers.”
Pine Trees Longboard Classic returns to Hanalei Bay with surfers from Hawaiʻi and beyond
The nonprofit Hawai‘i Surf Association, which adopted the three-day Longboard Classic this year, will utilize it as a fundraiser.
Okinawan lifeguards complete inaugural Lifeguard Exchange Program with Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau
“It gives me great joy to collaborate with the Okinawan Lifesaving Association. This partnership is not just about sharing knowledge, it’s about embracing our diverse cultures and learning from one another.” — Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau Chief Kalani Vierra
Hawai‘i lawmakers in Washington introduce measure celebrating Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i
“This February, we celebrate Mahina ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i and the people, schools and programs that work every day to preserve the Hawaiian language and culture. The resurgence of the Hawaiian language not only serves as a model for indigenous communities around the world, but also as an example of the strength and resilience of the Hawaiian community.” — U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawai‘i
Perpetuating the language worldwide: ‘What Makes Us Human?’ gets Hawaiian adaptation
“I Kanaka Mai I Ke Aha?” makes its debut during Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiian Language Month, reinforcing the significance of ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi as a living language.
Surfrider Kaua‘i collects record 162,902 pounds of marine debris, rubbish in 2024
Of the 162,902 pounds collected last year, 154,157 pounds were marine debris — fishing nets, lines, eel traps and other debris that kills marine life and destroys reefs.
Biologist, maintenance head at Kaua‘i National Wildlife Refuge Complex among thousands fired by Trump administration
Thousands of federal workers on probationary status — because they were new hires or had been recently promoted into new jobs — have been fired in the past couple of weeks across a wide variety of agencies.
VA representatives will aid Kauaʻi veterans in applying for expanded benefits next month
The new PACT Act lists more than 20 illnesses veterans could have contracted following toxic exposure and automatically presumes their service caused those illnesses.
Volunteer coaches sought for First Tee – Hawai‘i on Kaua‘i
First Tee – Hawai‘i is looking for individuals to serve as mentors and role models to kids and teens in the program, the Hawai‘i State Junior Golf Association announced in a press release Wednesday.
