Kauai News

Friends of the Princeville and Līhuʻe libraries are hosting back-to-back holiday used book sales, offering bargains on books, DVDs, and more.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has been busy tracking the continued growth of this young geologic feature, which is visible from public viewing areas around the summit within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

The event promises an evening of celebration, with food and refreshments and live music provided by Beya — star of “The Voice” and “Hawai‘i to the World” — and featuring Mr. Schmitz and Jam B.

The Kauaʻi Division of Motor Vehicles offices in Līhuʻe and Kapaʻa will temporarily suspend services on Dec. 10 for essential staff training. Services will resume on Dec. 11.

The recalled cheese products are from the Locatelli, Boar’s Head and Member’s Mark brands sold through Sam’s Club and Foodland in Hawai‘i, which were potentially contaminated with the bacteria that causes listeriosis.

With donations from customers and the public, food truck owner Brittany Schwartz is helping to reduce financial stress for families and spread joy in the community.

The goal: Understand how Career and Technical Education pathways — such as carpentry, culinary, automotive and electrical technology — translate into livable wages, strengthening the local community.

Peak monthly high tides combined with water levels higher than predicted will lead to minor flooding along shorelines and in low-lying coastal areas

Construction completion and opening of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program-funded charging station is anticipated for February 2027.

Hawaiʻi’s lawsuit alleges TikTok deliberately exploited its users for economic gain; it’s main objective to build on compulsive use, structuring the platform to keep users engaged as long as possible.

Deadline to apply is 4 p.m. Dec. 31. All proposals must be submitted online. Grants support projects and events that enrich the Garden Isle’s cultural landscape, enhance experiences and align with community priorities.

Kaua’i’s vital community blood drive returns to the Sheraton Kauaʻi Coconut Beach Resort from Dec. 9-11, providing residents with a valuable opportunity to make a life-saving donation.

The plan is a a five-year strategy aimed at reducing risks from natural disasters and strengthening community preparedness on Kauaʻi.

Trump’s administration says funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also still commonly referred to as food stamps, will not be distributed starting next week unless those states give up requested information about benefit recipients.

Researchers are looking to document everything from the types of crops grown and water usage to educational resources and support for home gardens.

Funds raised at the gala will help Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i continue its work to provide fresh, healthy, and locally grown foods to tables through its partner agencies, school pantries, and mobile pantry distributions.

The closure begins on Wednesday and will continue through Dec. 19, weather permitting.

The website is designed to better coordinate and document programs and activities in the battle against invasive species statewide.

The incident happened in the early morning of Nov. 21 at the Anchor Cove Shopping Center parking lot.

Damages to the structure and contents are estimated at $308,000.