Ni‘ihau High and Elementary is the state’s smallest school
Enrollment at Hawai‘i’s public and charter schools for the 2022-23 school year decreased to 168,634 students, compared with an enrollment of 171,600 students at the start of last school year — a difference of 1.7%.
Rosa reigns over Warrior homecoming
Throughout the week, Kapa‘a High School celebrated its Homecoming with assemblies, activities and the big Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation football game against Kaua‘i High School at the Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex stadium that was filled with admirers and supporters of the Warriors’ homecoming court.
Lihu‘e, Kilauea get AARP grants
A $20,000 AARP Livable Communities Community Challenge Grant is helping to make Kaua‘i a better place to live, one brush stroke and one shovel at a time.
Kapa‘a shuts down Kaua‘i High, 27-0
Field infractions proved costly to the varsity Red Raiders Saturday night during a defensive slugfest before a full Kapa‘a house of fans at the Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex stadium.
Happy Camper for Monday, September 19, 2022
Jackie or Jakki?
Obituaries for Monday, September 19, 2022
• Benjamin Monje Mones Sr. • Dolores Luis Diego • Noel Layaoen
Rains lead to high September bacteria levels
Recent rains increased the pollution in many water sources, according to this month’s monitoring data collected by the Surfrider Kaua‘i Bluewater Task Force.
DHHL’s Waimea project wins planning award
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ Pu‘u ‘Opae Kuleana Homestead Settlement Plan was selected as the winner of the American Planning Association Hawai‘i Chapter’s Outstanding Planning Award at the Hawai‘i Congress of Planning Officials Conference awards session Thursday at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa.
Federal funding at stake for elderly plans
The county Agency on Elderly Affairs is reminding the public to participate in two surveys that will help assess the needs of the county’s aging population.
What happened to Putin’s army?
Ukraine war is now Putin’s headache.
Peace Corps act needs action now
Since 1961, more than 240,000 American Peace Corps volunteers have provided assistance in 142 country partners, fulfilling requests for assistance. PCVs and their work have changed innumerable lives for the better through projects that range from developing fish hatcheries to connecting patients to lifesaving medical treatments.
Candidates talk housing, business in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — Fifteen candidates for County Council and the state Legislature gathered behind the Dolphin Touch Wellness Center Thursday evening to talk politics over musubis in an event hosted by the Kapa‘a Business Association.
Kaua‘i Police Department climate assessment raises questions
LIHU‘E — A new survey assessing the opinion of Kaua‘i Police Department personnel on their workplace showed positive scores across most categories.
Kapa‘a Interfaith award announces Thanksgiving
KAPA‘A — Sarah Rogers said receiving the Interfaith Alliance Hawai‘i award Saturday could serve as a preliminary announcement for this year’s Thanksgiving Day luncheon.
Kaua‘i Humane Society welcomes veterinarian
PUHI — The Kaua‘i Humane Society has welcomed Dr. Calley Hille, a veterinarian and four-year resident of Kaua‘i, to the team in a new position as director of medical operations.
Habitat-restoration project on Kure Atoll looking for volunteers
HONOLULU – Have you ever dreamed of getting away from it all and spending the next six months on a nearly-pristine island in Hawai‘i? Plus, the bonus of doing something really cool and rewarding for nature and her creatures.
Menehune, Warriors win in Friday’s KIF girls volleyball
KAPA‘A — Kapa‘a High School and Waimea High School girls volleyball programs on the varsity level were both winners in four sets, Friday as the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation hosted games at the Bernice Hundley Gym in Kapa‘a, and at the Clem Gomes Gym in Waimea.
Girl safe, alleged kidnapper arrested on Hawai‘i Island
A 52-year-old man was in police custody and a 15-year-old Kailua-Kona girl safe Saturday evening following an alleged abduction Friday afternoon in South Kohala that triggered Hawai‘i Island’s first-ever AMBER Alert.
Green Aloha’s 2nd marijuana dispensary approved
KOLOA — The state Department of Health has approved Green Aloha, Ltd.’s application to open a second retail marijuana facility on Kaua‘i.
PBA pros Tang brothers coming to Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — “We just want people to come and watch,” said Todd Ozaki who is coordinating the “Hang with the Tangs” appearance of professional bowlers Michael and Darren Tang from California to Kaua‘i Bowl. “The Tangs will be holding an exhibition match on Sept. 28 that is limited to just six qualifiers — four adults, and two youth.”
Kaua‘i goat-hunting lottery coming soon
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife announces the availability of applications for a special feral goat hunt in Hunting Unit A, Kekaha Game Management Area.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center collection Friday
LIHU‘E — The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center will be on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center, 3460 Ahukini Road at the Lihu‘e Transfer Station near Lihu‘e Airport, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23.
Kaua‘i road closures Sept. 18 – 24
HANALEI — The state Department of Transportation announced a right-lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction between mile markers 1 and 2, in the vicinity of Hanalei Bridge and Aku Road, for guardrail repair and tree and grass cutting. Work days and hours are Monday through Friday, Sept. 19 to 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
VOICES: On the election and our democracy
This political season, listening is power. While a lot is at stake in these 2022 midterm elections — control of the House and Senate and dozens of governorships — add another to your list — preserving the nation.
Happy Camper for Sunday, September 18, 2022
Congratulations, Jonell Kaohelauli‘i and the county Department of Water for coordinating the 17th Make A Splash (it’s not annual anymore because of the two-year layoff due to the COVID-19 pandemic), where more than 750 of Kaua‘i’s fifth-grade students received water education through the interactive activity stations.