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Hokuala Kaua‘i call for scholarship applications

HOKUALA — Hokuala Kaua‘i has announced its first annual scholarship program available for graduating seniors on Kaua‘i. The inaugural Hokuala Kaua‘i Scholarship Program encourages Kaua‘i’s…

Study provides support for recovery of ʻohiʻa

HILO — A newly released study by federal and university researchers provides “encouragement and guidance” for land managers wanting to reestablish ‘ohi‘a stands wiped out…

Koloa man arraigned in double stabbing

LIHU‘E — Kristofer Dwight Bush, 33, of Koloa, appeared in court Wednesday on charges related to a double stabbing at an ‘Ele‘ele home that left…

Grants fund rental help, housing

LIHU‘E — Several anticipated grants will fuel more emergency rental assistance, affordable housing units and other community projects on Kaua‘i. County Housing Agency Director Adam…

Legislators tackle climate change

LIHU‘E — The county’s four state lawmakers will tackle climate legislation and questions from their constituents at this Wednesday’s virtual Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum at…

Dispatchers recognized

LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department is recognizing its dispatchers this week, National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. The yearly event occurs the second week in…

Slight bump in homelessness

LIHU‘E — A new survey showed a slight increase in homelessness on Kaua‘i during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Point-in-Time Count, conducted by Bridging the Gap,…

HDOT: No campaign signs on state highways

HONOLULU — The installation of signs, including candidate signs, visible from state highways is illegal, according to the state Department of Transportation. The DOT in…