Nursing students celebrate scholarships

Coming a week ahead of the Kaua‘i Community College nursing department’s big exams, students had time on Tuesday to celebrate $36,500 in scholarships that were presented by representatives of the Mokihana Club and the Rotary Club of Po‘ipu Bewach Francis Dillon Memorial Scholarships.

Big surf, high winds expected today

The National Weather Service has issued a high surf warning for north-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau through 6 a.m. Friday. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.

Kaua‘i economy heading in right direction

Strong roster additions in key sectors of the economy helped send the jobless rate spiraling downward last month, as the County of Kaua‘i labor market continued its recovery in the post-pandemic era.