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Reminder: Wiwoʻole Maui Benefit Concert livestream today until 3:30 p.m.
Amid the crisis after devastating wildfires swept across West Maui on Aug. 8, the unifying and healing power of mele (music) has summoned Maui’s celebrated recording artists, including Grammy and Nā Hōkū Hanohano winners, and hula hālau to gather to help those impacted.
‘Jurassic Park’ roared onto screens 30 years ago; Kaua‘i locals, tourists still get chills
Thirty years after “Jurassic Park” first roared into movie theaters, Kaua‘i film professionals continue to remember the film with love. And so do tourists, who flock to the Garden Isle to visit the locations of their favorite movie moments.
Kaua’i County holding Play Streets free event at Laukona Park on Aug. 12
In an effort to promote physical activity in a fun and engaging way, the County of Kaua‘i will hold a free Play Streets event on Aug. 12 at Laukona Park in Hanamā‘ulu.
Kaua‘i Community College to host express enrollment night for trade programs
Some of the most popular trade programs at the community college on Kaua‘i include automotive technology, carpentry, welding and electronics technology. The school also offers internship opportunities.
Kaua‘i’s Alakoko Fishpond receives $4,000 donation
The donation was from the Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Resort Development Association, which represents the timeshare industry in the state.
New leadership in Hawaiʻi for national nonprofit Trust for Public Land
Ka‘iulani Sodaro and Race Randle have been appointed as the new Hawai‘i board chair and vice chair, respectively, for Trust for Public Land.
Kōloa Plantation Days at The Shops at Kukui‘ula July 24-28
The Shops at Kukui‘ula celebrates Kōloa Plantation Days with three family-friendly events.
World’s best bodyboarders — and amateurs — compete on South Shore of Kaua‘i
The Garden Island Boogie Board Classic was founded in 2018 by professional bodyboarders Jeff Hubbard and Chris Burkart, who wanted to establish a premier bodyboard competition on Kaua‘i.
Hit songwriter’s new book shares life lessons learned at Kaua‘i Humane Society
Accomplished songwriter Jason Blume has won an Emmy, but he said none of his achievements compares to his latest: the publication of “Happy Tails,” a book inspired by his time as a Kaua‘i Humane Society volunteer.
Kaua‘i sending two young riders to world’s largest rodeo in Wyoming
Kahanu Blackstad and Kiana Mertz will travel next week to Gillette, Wyoming, where they will compete the National High School Rodeo Association team finals.
Kauaʻi Police Department hosting Touch-a-Truck at Vidinha Stadium in Līʻhue
The Kaua’i Police Department is hosting Touch-a-Truck on July 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Vidinha Stadium in Līhu‘e.
Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity gives keys to new homes for five families
Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity welcomed five families into new homes last week, after breaking ground on a new project in Waipouli.
Kawaikini Charter School’s annual fundraiser at Rob’s Good Times Grill in Līhuʻe
Kawaikini Charter School will host its biggest fundraiser of the year, “Kanikapila me Kawaikini,” on June 20 at Rob’s Good Times Grill in Līhuʻe.
County of Kauaʻi launches revamped website
The County of Kaua‘i’s has unveiled its revamped website at www.kauai.gov.
World’s Toughest Row inaugural race kicks off in California and ends in Kaua‘i
Fourteen rowing teams from around the world departed from the shores of central California on Monday to compete in the inaugural Pacific Challenge of the World’s Toughest Row, which ends in Hanalei Bay on Kaua‘i.
Prestigious Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race returns after 3-year hiatus
The 41-mile, grueling Molokaʻi Hoe Canoe Race, which has been held for 72 years, is back after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kauaʻi community-led tourism management system at popular Hā‘ena State Park now model for state
Prior to the unveiling of “The Transformation of Hā‘ena State Park,” Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green stopped by to sign a related bill into law.
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i names David Kauila Kopper as executive director
Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i has chosen David Kauila Kopper as its new executive director, starting June 13.
Hawai’i developing its first state plan to bridge digital inequity
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism is developing the State of Hawaiʻi’s first digital equity plan.
Mālama Kauaʻi’s FEED Orchard Grants to increase fruit production, food access
Mālama Kauaʻi will distribute 18 FEED Orchard Grant Awards this summer in order to increase fruit production and provide local fruit for food access programs.
