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Road to Hanalei – Notice of Lane Closure

UPCOMING LANE CLOSURES FOR HANALEI HILL SLOPE STABILIZATION, BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPT. 18  LĪHUʻE – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT) is notifying motorists of upcoming
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Kauai Art

Kauai Art – Annual North Shore Fine Arts Exhibit 2023

Kauai Art North Shore artists will display new works of art at the Princeville Community Center at 4334 Emmalani Drive in Princeville. Exhibition Times Friday
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Ohana Fitfest 2022

It’s September and that means it’s Ohana FitFest time!

2023 Ohana FitFest Obstacle Fun Run / Walk is in 30 days, on Saturday, September 30  ~ The race starts at Prince Albert Park, winds
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Lahaina after Maui Fire

‘Reason for optimism’ as Maui ’s road to recovery takes shape

Key points on Maui fire (courtesy of Real Estate News) ~ Damages from the wildfires, which destroyed around 2,220 structures, may run between $2-4 billion.
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Maui Fires

Maui, currently, is in crisis

The Valley Isle, a favorite amongst visitors for decades, was devastated by a series of wildfires that began on Aug. 8, fueled by the high
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Kilauea Preschool

New Kilauea preschool opens in August

A new public preschool classroom at Kilauea School is one of 10 others across the state set to open next month, as part of a
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The Best New Hotels in the US and Canada: 2023 Hot List

1 Hotel Hanalei Conde Nast Traveler recently published their annual Hot List of the best new hotels, cruises, restaurants, cultural destinations, and transportation projects. Now
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Princeville Makai 8th Annual Fundraiser

Princeville Makai 8th Annual Fundraiser

At the Princeville Makai Golf Course ~  Saturday, October 7th , 2023 ~ 9:00am Shotgun / Scramble Format Entry Fee: $200 per player. Entry Fee
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Princeville volunteer weather observer gets first Holm award for Kaua‘i

Damian Baptiste of Princeville, left, is presented the John Campanius Holm Award by Amy Fritz, center, the National COOP (Cooperative Observer Program) manager for the
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Hawaii Governor Josh Green

25th Annual Governor’s Luncheon at Anaina Hou Community Park in Kauai’s North Shore ~ Great meeting today at the 25th Annual Governor’s Luncheon with Hawaii
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Kapa’a – Best of luck!

Kapa’a, Kauai ~ Our neighboring town of Kapa’a is in the running for the best coastal town in Hawaii. With its pristine beaches, captivating natural
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Sea Turtles

Kauai Sea Turtles – Please Report When You See Them

Help Kauai Sea Turtles ~ Have you ever wanted to participate in wildlife conservation research? Do you love watching turtles? Your dream has come true!
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Kauai North Shore School May Have Site

Future charter school given opportunity in Kilauea along Kauai North Shore by Dennis Fujimoto ~ Namahana School has targeted the fall of 2025 for when
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Kauai Trails

Kauai Hiking Trails ~ Proposed Fee for Tourists to Use Hike Parks and Trails

Hawaii’s, and especially Kauai’s, conservation needs are great. Hikers unknowingly bring invasive species on their boots, snorkelers trample on coral and tourists frequently harass dolphins,
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Gather Credit Union

Gather Credit Union Breaks Ground in Kilauea

Gather Federal Credit Union will once again be present in Kilauea following a groundbreaking for the credit union’s newest branch. A sign with an architect’s
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Lihue Airport

Record Numbers of Arrivals at Lihue

Traveling to Kauai ~ According to data compiled by the state Department of Business, Economic Development &Tourism, the number of people getting off domestic flights
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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Opens in Princeville

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay ~ After nearly three years of renovations and a complete overhaul, the former St. Regis Princeville Resort reopened today as the 
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Princeville Hosts Lions Golf Tournament ~

Lions Club Golf Tournament in Princeville ~ Photos ! 120 golfers participated in the annual Lions Club Golf Tournament in January at the Makai Golf
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Free Princeville Map Now Available

~ Princeville Map ~ Kauai is one of the most magnificent islands in the world, and the North Shore of Kauai is the most beautiful
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1 Hotel Hanalei Welcomes Princeville Community Leaders

New 1 Hotel Hanalei – The new premier wellness sanctuary of the Hawaiian islands opens on the North Shore of Kauai on February 15th. Previously
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Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King ~ Join us here in Princeville

MARTIN LUTHER KING’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!  STEPS TO PEACE SUNDAY JANUARY 15, 2023 2:00 – 4:00 PM Makai Event Lawn  (at Makai Golf Course near Grill)
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Oprah Hiking on the North Shore of Kauai

Oprah Hiking. According to ENews Oprah Winfrey is reported to be on island in Kauai. On January 5th she provided an update on her hiking
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Anini Reef

Anini Reef, Kauai. When I first visited the North Shore in 2009, Don Maurer, a Princeville 2 resident shares, I remember the magical experience of
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Mele Kalikimaka ~ Merry Christmas

“Mele Kalikimaka“ – pronounced [ˈmɛlɛ kəˌlikiˈmɐkə]) is a Hawaiian-themed Christmas song written in 1949 by R. Alex Anderson. The song takes its title from the Hawaiian phrase Mele Kalikimaka, meaning “Merry Christmas”
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Lions Club Golf Tournament ~ Princeville 2023

Awesome fundraising event for scholarships The annual Lions Club Golf Tournament will be held on January 14, 2023 at the Makai Golf Club in Princeville,
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Princeville Library ~ “Pop-up” Book Sale.

Princeville Library on the North Shore is part of the Kauai Public Library system. The Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville is hosting
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Princeville Christmas Parade ~ Bicycle Parade

Princeville Christmas Parade / Princeville Bicycle Parade Join other Princeville residents on December 6th (Saint Nicholas Day, also called the Feast of Saint Nicholas) for
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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay Announces Opening Date

1 Hotel Hanalei Bay in Princeville is located in one of the most beautiful spots on Earth ! The 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay will bring
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Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville Seeking 2023 Board Members

North Shore Library at Princeville Friends of the North Shore Library at Princeville serves as a bridge between the Princeville Public Library and the culturally
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Annual Princeville Community Fine Arts Exhibition

Princeville Community Hosts Fine Arts Exhibition The North Shore is home to a great many accomplished artists. You can discover these works of art over
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