Kauaʻi

A webinar on Thursday will feature the history of Kōloa, Kauaʻi. The Conversation talked to archeologist Hallett Hammatt and UH grad student Erica Kamālamalamaonālani Ishii.

On Tuesday, the charter school received a more than $1 million gift from Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg. The funds will help cover the cost of building the facilities on 11 acres of land the school bought last year.

A Kauaʻi singer is competing in the current season of NBC's "The Voice." Her blind audition performance, a cover of "Our Day Will Come" by Ruby & the Romantics, earned her a spot on the show after Gwen Stefani turned her chair around.

Kauaʻi County voters have the chance to weigh in on five charter amendment questions on their general election ballots. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo breaks down what a "yes" and "no" vote will mean for each.

This week marks the end of Filipino American History Month. But Filipinos in Hawaiʻi want to ensure a piece of history isn’t forgotten. As HPR’s Cassie Ordonio reports, state efforts are underway for a permanent memorial for the Hanapēpē Massacre.

The race for the Kauaʻi and Niʻihau seat in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs is between incumbent Dan Ahuna and relative political newcomer Laura Lindsey. The two will face off at the Nov. 5 general election.

The DOH said in a statement that the state Historic Preservation Society is directing the landowner of 4400 Oneone Road to halt the project until it completes its investigation.

Kauaʻi's Filipino community will formally gather for the first time this week to honor their past for Filipino American History Month. The event is open to the public and will have a presentation on oral history, cultural performances, an exhibit and more.

The secret is out. For months, scientists have been trying to contain their joy because they suspected they had discovered a new plant species high up on the ridges of Kauaʻi's mountaintops. The Conversation talked to Ben Nyberg about the expedition.

Voters on Kauaʻi who had a P.O. Box at the now-closed Keālia Post Office are being advised to re-register with a new mailing address. The Elections Division wants to ensure voters’ ballot packets are sent correctly.