‘Kaua‘i Plantation Life’ film shows Saturday
LIHU‘E — The first showing of “Kaua‘i Plantation Life” features interviews with former sugar plantation workers that take people back to the days when sugar covered the island.
ERSOY: How excess sugar can compromise your immunity
There are a number of reasons why sugar has got a bad reputation in recent years. The most obvious reason is that we can see that most people are not really healthy. Foods that contain sugars are sweet and give us a quick dopamine release, making us enjoy them and want to eat more. Maybe you heard that sugar is more addictive than most drugs? No matter how addictive, one thing for sure is that the majority of us do like sweets such as baked goods, sugary drinks and ice cream.
Obituaries for Wednesday, November 2, 2022
• Edean Lono Gardner • Elsie Taeko Takata • EnCarnacion ‘Carnation’ L. Carvalho • Stephen (Steve) Martin Landis • Charles Joseph Silva Sr. • Calvin Mitsuru Kaipoleimanu Murayama • Robert S. LaMadrid • Carlos Lawrence Andrade • Robert Charles Moss
Wilcox, Kaua‘i Medical Center return in-person Halloween Parade
LIHU‘E — For the first time in two years, Wilcox and Kaua‘i Medical Centers returned the 16th annual Keiki Halloween Parade to an in-person format on Monday.
KIF shows well at state cross-country meet
PUHI — Both of Kaua‘i High School lead cross-country runners finished in the top 10 finishers of their respective classes on Saturday during the Honolulu Marathon Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association state cross-country championships for Division I and Division II at the Island School campus.
Kaua‘i federal worker admits to government theft
LIHU‘E — A Kaua‘i federal worker pleaded guilty on Monday to making about $35,000 in unauthorized purchases on his government credit card over the course of several years.
‘Come Together’ art exhibit opens Wednesday
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery buzzed with activity on Sunday, as participating artists brought in their creations for the “Come Together, A Collaborative Art Exhibit” show that opens Wednesday at the KSA gallery at Kukui Grove Center.
Obituaries for Tuesday, November 1, 2022
• Elsie Taeko Takata • Mary Yoshimura
Obituary for Monday, October 31, 2022
• Elsie Taeko Takata
Mana Wahine mural unveiled
The sheet concealing the Mana Wahine mural was dropped on Friday night following the passage of rain that delayed the start of the unveiling ceremonies at the YWCA of Kaua‘i building on Hardy Street in Lihu‘e.
Rapozo’s boot gives Kapa‘a KIF football title
What a difference a field goal made on Saturday during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation football games contested at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex stadium.
Happy Camper for Monday, October 31, 2022
Mayor Derek Kawakami (Island School’s Bradley Pratt worked for the county during the summer!) was amped up, and Sam Pratt (Bradley’s last race before graduating Island School!) had to scramble on Saturday morning when the starting horn of the Honolulu Marathon (this should definitely be The Kaua‘i Marathon banner, Robin Jumper!) Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association cross-country state championships sounded.
Best of Kauai 2022
We invite you to explore this special 48-page section dedicated to this year’s over 90 winners and their runners-up, the majority of whom are household names on the Garden Isle. A big mahalo goes out to our dedicated readers, who thoughtfully considered the many qualified candidates and selected this year’s “best.”
Letter for Sunday, October 30, 2022
• Syndicated columnist ‘afforded’ too much space in the newspaper
Credit union acquires Otsuka Building
KAPA‘A — A deeply rooted financial institution plans on expanding its presence on the island following the purchase of a historic building in north Kapa‘a.
Students learn of the science of light
PUHI — Elementary-school students from the Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School and Island School were given a special treat on Friday, when the Kaua‘i Community College Cognition Learning Center combined with the Distance Learning Program to present a unique learning lesson on light.
DOW wins national water award
LIHU‘E — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized the county Department of Water with a 2022 WaterSense Excellence Award for their dedication to helping consumers and businesses save water through conservation awareness and educational outreach.
KIF bowlers hang tough at states
HONOLULU — Kaua‘i High School bowler Kaikoa Carvalho-Ki‘ilau came through when he needed to during the 48th Billy Tee’s Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Bowling State Tournament that wrapped up on Friday at the Leeward Bowl on O‘ahu.
Happy Camper for Sunday, October 30, 2022
Fall festival madness is in the air, but there is still time to catch the Trunk or Treat presented by the Kaua‘i Resilience Project and Kukui Grove Center in Lihu‘e.
Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center deals with the COVID-19 pandemic
WAILUA — The COVID-19 pandemic has led to long-term changes at the Kaua‘i Community Correctional Center.
Kaua’i road closures for the week of Oct. 30 – Nov. 5
KILAUEA — The state Department of Transportation announced a roving, right-lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction between mile markers 21.8 and 23, Kahili Makai Street and Ku‘awa Road, Monday through Friday, Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass and tree trimming around guardrails.
CRITTER: Meet the dangerous Ewa fang blenny
This four inch long skinny fish has a huge smile on its face and looks totally harmless. It swims in open water above the reef and wiggles back and forth like an earthworm crawls and it is one of the most dangerous little fish in Hawaii. The way it feeds is truly amazing and it is rarely ever eaten by larger fish!
ISLAND HISTORY: Charles W. Spitz opened Kaua‘i’s first hotel in 1890
A native of Hungary, Charles W. Spitz (1854-1942) immigrated to Hawai‘i in 1880, following a long voyage around Cape Horn, and soon found employment at Kilauea Sugar Plantation on Kaua‘i.
K-DRAMA: Jung Hyo breaks down; No Eul faints
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
BBB: Advice for hiring freelance labor
The past two years have left a lasting impact on small businesses—from extended labor shortages and inflation to supply chain issues that have shattered “the old ways” of doing business.