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Kaua‘i Pride scholarships: Students on the Garden Isle have until April 30 to apply
The $1,500 awards are divided into three categories – Art, STEM/Vocational/Technical and Activism/Advocacy – in 2024.
Local event: Easter brunch at Kōloa Landing Resort
The buffet will feature elevated classic dishes made with fresh, local ingredients. Menu items include a variety of local brunch specialties, such as Punalu‘u French toast, Kaua‘i kimchi fried rice and kalua pork hash. Those seeking a sweet treat can visit the sweet shop and enjoy ice cream, homemade brownies, and chocolate chip cookies.
Honolulu man cited for illegal take and possession of fish
The DLNR said an officer with its Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) responded to a complaint shortly after 10 p.m. on Mar. 21, and upon arriving at the scene, saw Moufa with dozens of fish in the back seat of a car.
Botanical gardens hosting monthly native plant giveaway
“It’s just really trying to invite our community to grow native plants and grow heritage crops and be part of environmental restoration.”
Public invited to open house at Kaua‘i District Health Office
During the first full week of April each year, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the U.S. to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the importance of public health and highlight issues that are critical to improving the nation’s health.
County closures scheduled in observance of Prince Kūhiō Day and Good Friday
In observance of the Prince Kūhiō Day and Good Friday holidays, County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed on March 26 and March 29.
Park rangers raise concerns over non-traditional offerings left at Kīlauea summit on Big Island
Recent visitors to Kaluapele, the summit area of Kīlauea, have left behind roasting pans filled with meat, poke to unopened packages of Chips Ahoy cookies, fruit, candy bars and burning incense sticks. Officials from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park say they’ve been left as offerings to pay respects to Pelehonuamea, the elemental deity of volcanism and […]
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority releases February Hotel Performance Report
For February 2024, the survey included 168 properties representing 48,046 rooms, or 86.0 percent of all lodging properties with 20 rooms or more in the Hawaiian Islands, including those offering full service, limited service, and condominium hotels.
State agencies and community groups to explore solutions for building a climate-ready Hawai‘i
A series of events will be hosted throughout the week in an effort to underscore the importance of taking action and supporting efforts to build a climate ready Hawai’i.
Man arrested in connection with Koloa dog strangling case
“A 35-year-old male resident of Kōloa was inside his residence when he heard a loud noise coming from where his dog was kept outside. Upon exiting the residence, the 35-year-old man found 49-year-old Jason Mearns lifting his dog off the ground by its chain,” the Kaua‘i Police Department said in a statement.
One newly graduated correctional officer takes up posts at Kaua‘i jail
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation welcomed its first new class of adult corrections officers at a graduation ceremony on O‘ahu last week.
Sen. Schatz announces 1.3 billion federal funding for Native housing
The new funding is a 30 percent increase from last year. In addition to housing, Schatz secured $175.5 million in new federal funding for Tribal transportation activities.
Enrollment registration for PACT Act scheduled on Kaua‘i for veterans
The two-day event will bring out Veteran Affairs health care professionals to share information and resources with veterans on Kaua‘i regarding the new act, which expands VA health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.
Community petition to revoke permits is denied as Coco Palms rebuild continues
The planning commission’s decision comes amid developer Reef Capital Partner’s announcement that they have reached key milestones in the demolition process, and that construction crews are actively working to complete the once-renowned Coco Palms Resort in 2026.
Looking for employment? Check out the Kaua‘i Job Fair
More than 50 businesses, representing a variety of industries on the Garden Isle, will offer an assortment of employment opportunities.
Get rid of your household hazardous waste during upcoming collection events
Among the items that will be accepted are automotive products, lead-acid batteries, lawn and garden products, oil-based paints, thinners and stains, fluorescent lights, batteries and more.
Parents struggle to prevent St. Catherine School closure amid low enrollment
St. Catherine School in Kapa‘a announced that it would close in February, but some parents are fighting to try to keep the school open.
Update: Water service restored in Kapa‘a following shutoff for mainline break repair
As of 1:11 p.m., was is shut off on a portion of Kuamo’o Road; from Opaeka’a Road to Pa’ako Street, and includes Lihau Street, Kuhoho Street, Aleo Street, Pa’ako Street, Hie Street, Iliki Street, Molo Street and Alahele Street.
Nearly $17M in federal funding headed to Garden Isle
Nearly $17 million in federal dollars is heading to Kaua‘i to fund a variety of projects ranging from the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall, an educational center at the Kawai‘ele State Waterbird Sanctuary, affordable housing and a fern propagation lab at the National Tropical Botanical Garden.
Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run raises awareness for at-risk youth on Kaua‘i
The Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run celebrated its ten year anniversary in September 2023, but the Keala Foundation team decided to add a spring race to their calendar this year.
