Whale season ocean count wraps up on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — The weather conditions on Saturday were primarily clear with sunny skies and relatively calm seas, pretty much ideal for observing whales, said Cindy Among-Serrao, one of the coordinators for the Ocean Count that concluded its Count for the 2023 whale season.
Kauai getting $78K for wildfire preparedness
The County of Kaua‘i is receiving $78,000 in federal funds as part of a $197 million nationwide effort to mitigate wildfire risks in the midst of an ongoing wildfire crisis.
Ana Mo Des elected chair of Kaua‘i Republican Party
LIHU‘E — With the goal of team unity, the Kaua‘i Republican Party selected its new executive committee during the Kaua‘i County Republican Party County Convention held Saturday afternoon at the Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center.
Kaua‘i paddlers show pace at Prince Kuhio canoe race
SALT POND — 86C Kaua‘i Kilohana Open Mixed Team was the first boat crossing the finish line on the NaOpio, Novice, Women, Mixed course on Saturday in the Prince Kuhio Canoe Race.
High School Challenge at Kaua‘i Raceway Park in Mana on Saturday
MANA — High school-aged drivers racing for school pride in legal cars is the High School Challenge that will be featured Saturday, when the Garden Isle Racing Association hosts its second drag race of the year at Kaua‘i Raceway Park in Mana.
Kapa‘a man killed in hit-and-run
KAPA‘A — A Kapa‘a man died from injuries suffered in a hit-and-run on Sunday evening, authorities said.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Kaua‘i Society of Artists member Yana Shayne (this is the last week to experience the KSA Spring Show that closes on Friday in the KSA gallery at Kukui Grove Center in Lihu‘e) was thrilled one of her illuminated stained glass pieces sold while she did gallery sitting duty ahead of the opening of The Pineapple Store (Chucky Boy Chock said Christian Marston of Tahiti Nui is in charge of it) on Sunday afternoon and evening (was supposed to have three bands?).
HOOSER: Intervention needed at Coco Palms
Sitting in the Kapa‘a crawl, heading south, and not moving at all for what seems like a long, long time, I found myself thinking, “Can’t wait until the Coco Palms Hotel opens up.”
Obituaries for Wednesday, March 29, 2023
• Delwood Kalei Gardner • Kody Kalei Gardner • Virginia Kum Sin Pak Hasegawa • Gwendolyn Noelani Reis-Yancey • Gilroy Mahealani Yorkman • Paul Wayne Light • Eddie E. Barba Jr. • Amelia Verona Santella • Moises Cortado • Kelly Kahelelani Vea