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Pinwheels set out on Kaua‘i police lawn in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month
On April 23, participants were invited to place blue pinwheels on the police department’s lawn as a visible reminder that every child deserves love, happiness and a future free of abuse or neglect.
Kaua‘i schoolchildren visit PMRF to do ‘good for the land’ while celebrating Earth Day
The Pacific Missile Range Facility and its partners held a competitive beach cleanup and more on April 26.
Southwest Airlines hosts first mock travel day for families with Autism Moms of Kona
This mock travel day was meant as a fun activity to help children with autism get more comfortable with the process of going through the airport — starting from the ticket counter, to going through security, and agriculture to boarding a plane and ending at baggage claim.
Ho‘omalu Ke Kai upcycling washed-up plastic, building beach cleanup stations, more
Using specialty machines, ocean conservation nonprofit Ho‘omalu Ke Kai is building beach cleanup stations using upcycled marine debris.
County officials continuing damage assessments following storm, advises residents to stay informed
Due to a significant decrease in daily reports being submitted, officials believe that the scope of impact has been captured. Therefore, KEMA will be closing the portal on Monday, April 29.
BLNR to decide on Coco Palms land parcels issue
The Friday meeting surrounds two state parcels, measuring 0.12 and 0.855 acres, which are connected to the Coco Palms Resort.
KKCR, Kaua‘i Resilience Center debut ‘Stay Safe Kaua‘i’ – a show about emergency preparedness
‘Stay Safe Kaua‘i’ debuted a week after heavy rains flooded the Garden Isle, prompting rescues and road closures.
AARP expert warns Hawaiʻi homeowners to beware of contractor fraud
“Disasters unfortunately attract crooked contractors,” said Greenwood, who spoke at AARP Hawai`i Fight Fraud Together seminars in Kona and Hilo this week.
University of Hawaiʻi publishes spring 2024 commencement schedule for all 10 campuses
The Kauaʻi Commiunity College graduation will be held on Friday, May 10.
Update: Kapa‘a refuse transfer station to resume collection of bagged trash
Collection resumes Saturday.
Friend of jailed Kaua‘i artist accused of threatening a councilman speaks out following court hearing
The court hearing was continued to May 7 to allow more time for a mental health and fitness examination from a state psychologist.
Portion of Kalena Park to close for construction
Work includes a playground replacement, replacing the chain link fence with concrete ball barriers and adding parking stops.
Lifeguard shifts at select Kaua‘i beaches to expand hours
Kaua‘i will be the first county to have these full-time extended hours of coverage for its entire Ocean Safety Bureau program.
Kaua‘i community groups, old and new, throw Earth Day party at Anahola Beach Park
The newly-formed Mens Empowerment Gathering Alliance helmed the ocean conservation event featuring music, a cleanup and more.
Court records reveal Līhuʻe manʻs alleged threatening letter to Kauaʻi council member ahead of court appearance
Facing first-degree terroristic threatening, a class C felony, and harassment, a petty misdemeanor, 67-year-old Glenn Gruenhagen is in jail on $100,000 bail for reportedly leaving the “threatening note” for County Councilman Bill DeCosta in January and returning days later to look for him at the county building.
Ambulance service providers vying for contract as procurement process restarts following controversy
“We look forward and we’re very confident in our ability to provide all thatʻs required and requested and more,” said Speedy Bailey, the regional director for American Medical Response (AMR) in Hawaiʻi, in an interview on April 19.
YWCA Kaua‘i’s Wiwo‘ole Project to house domestic violence, sexual assault survivors
The six units on ‘Elua Street in Līhu‘e will serve as ‘bridge housing’ for YWCA Kaua‘i clients searching for long-term homes.
Kaukau 4 Keiki summer food program accepting applications, volunteers on Kaua‘i
Through Kaukau 4 Keiki, Mālama Kaua‘i will prepare and deliver 500 meal boxes once per week for nine weeks, from June 3 to July 29.
Seven lease-holds for state-owned cabins in Kaua‘i parks auctioned off to residents
The leases were awarded during a high-interest auction on Thursday.
Playground construction, ADA renovations scheduled at Waimea Athletic Field
The playground, skateboard half-pipe, ADA parking stalls and ADA walkway near Kaumuali‘i Highway will be closed from April 29 to June 1, weather permitting.
