The Garden Island News

Name: The Garden Island News
Rating: 4.5 (206 reviews)
Author: The Honolulu Star-Advertiser

By: The Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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The Garden Island News keeps you connected to island life with on-the-go access to in-depth local coverage, thoughtful reporting, and timely updates.

Explore entertainment news, sports insights, and a 7-day weather forecast to plan your week—get all the headlines you need, wherever you are.

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By:

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Rating:

4.50

(206) 1 ratings

Version:

3.32.05 Last updated: 2026-03-27

Version code:

883830836

Creation date:

2013-06-07

Compatible devices:

Size:

35.91MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 114,130 ▼ 213

Other platforms

The Garden Island (v3.32.05)

5,041 4.49

(102)

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Developed by:

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-garden-island-news/id656992636

Website:

http://thegardenisland.com/

User Reviews

Users broadly praise Garden Island News for keeping off-island residents connected with Kauai's local news, road closure updates, and events. The app's print replica, simple and non-intrusive interface, and switchable blog/print views are repeatedly highlighted as major positives. The most common drawback across reviews is an intermittent alarm that sometimes fails to sound, undermining reliability. Some mention reduced intimate local oversight and occasional quirks with iPhone zooming, but these are less frequently cited. Overall, strong value for local info and island connection, with a fixable alarm issue.

Pros

Keeps me informed about local news and events on Kauai, including road closures, which helps with daily planning.
Excellent for off-islanders who want to stay connected to Kauai’s news from anywhere.
Print replica format provides easy navigation and a real newspaper feel.
Simple, clean interface with switchable blog and print views; non-intrusive compared to other apps.
Generally reliable, well-presented content that conveys the island vibe and information effectively.

Cons

Alarm can randomly be silent; reliability issue requiring occasional reboots.

Recent reviews

Report on local sports lacking

by EK*****, 2026-04-25

App runs really well

by ka*****, 2025-12-03

Every morning I look forward to reading the articles in the garden island. It keeps me informed on what is happening on our island. It prepares me to know what days to get an early start regarding road closures. It also allows me to choose activities during the week, especially the Christmas Craft Fairs.