Waimea, Kaua‘i sweep air rifle opener
LIHU‘E — Waimea High and Kaua‘i High air-rifle teams swept their respective series Saturday to open the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation season.
Po‘ipu Kai tennis crowns touranment winners
PO‘IPU — Despite two downpours delaying play, the Labor Day Po‘ipu Kai Tennis Tournament crowned its champions Monday.
Small Kalaheo brush fire snuffed out
KALAHEO — The county reported that firefighters from the Kalaheo and Hanapepe fire stations responded to a brush fire Monday afternoon that broke out in a coffee field in Kalaheo.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, September 14, 2022
The celebrities were out in force Sunday at The Battle of the Food Trucks on Kress Street in Lihu‘e, when Comedian and Member of the City & County of Honolulu Council Augie T was taking selfies with that construction wall screening that was created by the Garden Island Arts Council for a Rice Street event, and Amanda Smith, TV’s “Living 808” guest chef, had her full-on video crew in tow.
Kapa‘a Business Association to host Council candidate forum
KAPA‘A — On Thursday, Sept. 15, the Dolphin Touch Wellness Center and Kapa‘a Business Association will host six or more Kaua‘i County Council candidates for an issues forum.
ROSEN: One-upping your ailments
I’m around many senior citizens since I live in a senior housing community and almost all my friends are over 65.
JONES: Is my workout really working out?
Mahalo for your previous column. I am now newly re-inspired! As far as exercise goes, I currently swim, bike and walk. In addition to doing each of these activities at least once per week, I also do a lot of gardening. My question: Is this enough exercise for a woman who is 60+ years young, or do I need to add something else to the mix? I’m really looking forward to your answer. Ke Akua Pu!
HOOSER: Wailuanuiahoʻano — say the name
Thirty years ago — on Sept. 11, 1992 — Hurricane ʻIniki made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane destroying many homes and businesses including the property then known as the Coco Palms Hotel Resort located on the sacred lands of Wailuanuiahoʻano.
Obituaries for Wednesday, September 14, 2022
• Ray (Bull) Kukunaokala Katsumi Harada Sr. • Paul Vincent Canales • Joseph Kahalekulu Kaleiohi • Lucia Acas Reonal Riofta • Keith Brian DeLima Sr. • Bernice Claire Hiranaka • Perla Fernandez Ortal • Paul Kaipo Pomaikai Jr.
Everyone is a winner in Battle of the Food Trucks
LIHU‘E — Augie T, the creator of the Lucky Owl television commercial and a member of the City & County of Honolulu council, emceed the Battle of the Food Trucks Sunday that welcomed a sold-out audience to Kress Street.
Two arrested on Kaua‘i in ‘Keiki Shield’
LIHU‘E — Two Kaua‘i men were arrested this weekend in an operation aimed at protecting children from online sexual predators.
Kaua‘i Line Dance hosting The Hawai‘i Line Dance Festival this weekend
LIHU‘E — Admission passes for the two-day line-dancing festival and craft fair are available at the door starting Friday and continuing through Saturday as a fund-raising event for the Kaua‘i Veterans Center and Museum.
Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club hosts The Terno Ball, Saturday
Charlmaine Bulosan, Terno Ball chairperson, said the solicitation packets have all been distributed, but there are still a few tickets available for this year’s Terno Ball that takes place Saturday at the Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort Lihu‘e ballroom.
Kaua‘i Police Chief still has final say on public carry firearm permits
LIHU‘E — In a move that could have a big impact on gun ownership on the island, the Kaua‘i Police Department released a revised permit application last week for a license to carry concealed and unconcealed firearms.
OZone squeaks past Bonjolea II at NYC Gene Wells Memorial Series, Race No. 2
NAWILIWILI — OZone did not have line honors during the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Gene Wells Memorial Series, Race No. 2 that unfolded in winds of 8 to 10 knots out of the northeast.
Kapa‘a girls, Kaua‘i boys strong in KIF bowling
LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a High School coach Kevin Gusman was concerned about his girls’ bowling team winning at the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation match 2 at the Kaua‘i Bowl in the Rice Shopping Center.
‘Ele‘ele church honors Queen Elizabeth II
‘ELE‘ELE — St. John’s Church on Mehana Road in ‘Ele‘ele is holding a special service of remembrance for Queen Elizabeth II Sunday at 10 a.m.
Lihu‘e Airport meeting tonight
PUHI — A public information meeting on the Lihu‘e Airport Optimization Plan is today from 6 to 8 p.m. at in the cafeteria of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School.
Letters for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
• Poem is a message for Kawakami • Saddened by a fan’s passing
Obituary for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
• Lucia Acas Reonal Riofta
What’s left as Jan. 6 panel sprints to year-end finish
WASHINGTON — With only three months left in the year, the House Jan. 6 committee is eyeing a close to its work and a final report laying out its findings about the U.S. Capitol insurrection. But the investigation is not over.
US changes names of places with racist term for Native women
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The U.S. government has joined a ski resort and others that have quit using a racist term for a Native American woman by renaming hundreds of peaks, lakes, streams and other geographical features on federal lands in the West and elsewhere.
Trump’s PAC faces scrutiny amid intensifying legal probes
WASHINGTON — Sitting on top of more than $115 million across several political committees, Donald Trump has positioned himself as a uniquely indomitable force in the GOP who would almost certainly have the resources to swamp his rivals if he launched another presidential campaign.
Midterm primaries wrap up with fresh test of GOP’s future
CONCORD, N.H. — A staunchly conservative retired Army general is vying for the chance to take on Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire in a contest many Republicans hoped would be among their best chances to flip a Senate seat this year.
Democrats try to seize political offensive ahead of midterms
OXON HILL, Md. — The crowd hung on his every word, cheering him on and booing his opponents. At one point, emotions ran high enough that someone in the crowd bellowed “Lock him up!”