Marcos says China showing interest in South China Sea atolls closer to coast of the Philippines
HONOLULU — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines said the situation in the South China Sea “has become more dire” as China expands its presence in an area where multiple nations have competing territorial claims.
All 9 aboard US Navy plane that overshot runway escape injury
HONOLULU — A U.S. Navy plane overshot a runway and splashed into a bay in Hawaii on Monday, but authorities said all nine people aboard made it safely to shore with no injuries.
KEDB helps freshmen look ahead
LIHU‘E — About 250 freshmen students at Kaua‘i High School had an enlightening time on Monday during the third Career Exploration Fair presented by the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board (KEDB) with support from several sponsors.
KIF announces football All-Stars
LIHU‘E — Waimea High School’s Kameron Apilado, who carried the ball 11 times for 73 yards on Saturday during Waimea’s 13-10 edge over Roosevelt at Hanapepe Stadium, was named to the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation Football All-Stars roster as the Offensive Player of the Year.
Warriors fall to Wildcats in semifinal football game
KONA, Hawai‘i — Kapa‘a High School football, the reigning Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation football champions, lost 37-19 to the Konawaena Wildcats on Saturday night in Kona.
January is mu‘umu‘u month
LAWAI — Shannon Hiramoto, of Machinemachine, has long been an advocate of January being the month of celebrating the mu‘umu‘u, a garment that has a long and colorful history in Hawai‘i.
Kaua‘i hotel room rates climb in September
LIHU‘E — Hotels on the island of Kaua‘i put up solid numbers in the final month of summer, as the lodging establishments wrapped up a strong three-month period.
Obituaries for Tuesday, November 21, 2023
• Elizabeth Nui Garma Carvalho • Drew Kaleianaole Crowell
Two food banks distribute enough for more than 500 individuals, families
PUHI — A car-less individual clutched his placard for food and silently joined traffic directors during the food distribution taking place at the Kaua‘i Community College parking lot on Saturday.
Koloa School fundraiser launches on Black Friday
PO‘IPU — The launch of the Koloa Elementary School Holiday Bags fundraiser is just a part of the Black Friday deals and special promotions that will take place at The Shops at Kukui‘ula from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 24, commonly known as Black Friday.
Special teams lead Waimea to win; will face the No. 2 seed Kamehameha Schools-Maui
HANAPEPE — Waimea High School kicker Shayden Ranis Alameda Dela Cruz hit a 35-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to break a tie and propel the Mehehune to a 13-10 win over the Roosevelt Rough Riders in a First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Division II semifinal contest at Hanapepe Stadium on Saturday.
Lihu‘e Pats first in 2 KPWFL divisions
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League announced the annual Shrine Bowl games will take place on Nov. 26.
Brush fire scorches 10 acres in Hanapepe
HANAPEPE — A brush fire torched approximately 10 acres of private land near Salt Pond Beach Park on Saturday evening, authorities said.
Happy Camper for Monday, Novemeber 20, 2023
Becky Komaki said one of the westside farmers growing sweet potatoes had a recipe so she’s trying it out, having loaves of sweet potato bread alongside banana bread and other goodies (kalua pig wrap?) during the Kaua‘i Handworks craft fair.
Candles and lanterns for the holidays
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Hospice announced its two holiday campaigns — the candle lighting memorial at three different locations and the 4th annual Lanterns of Love that will be on display for the public to enjoy at its Pahe‘e Street offices starting in mid-December.
The Festival of Lights returns for holidays
LIHU‘E — Work on the 27th annual Festival of Lights starts on Monday when retired and off-duty personnel work alongside volunteers from the utility companies to install LED lights from Ace Housemart on the trees in the park fronting the historic County Building using Genies and Man-Lifts donated by Service Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals.
Obituary for Monday, November 20, 2023
• Ernest S. Pabustan
‘100 Entertainments of Kaua‘i’ decades in the making
LIHU‘E — Following a successful Kaua‘i Historical Society (KHS) book launch, the latest book, “100 Entertainments of Kaua‘i” by Tambi Larsen, is available “at local retailers on the island from Koke‘e to Hanalei,” said Pam Chock of the Kaua‘i Historical Society.
Roadwork scheduled for Kaua‘i this week
LIHU‘E — A number of projects will impact local roads this week from the west side of the island to the North Shore, as crews perform a variety of jobs ranging from routine maintenance to debris removal, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in its weekly update.
Paris Olympics scales back new surf tower in Tahiti
LE PECQ, France — Organizers of next year’s Paris Olympics are scaling back the metal tower they plan to build for judges and television cameras at the picture-perfect surfing venue in Tahiti. They’re bowing to concerns on the French Polynesian island about damage to sea life and its majestic Teahupo’o wave.
Rainy season affecting water quality on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — The Surfrider Foundation has released its Nov. 11 water quality results for the island, with its senior scientist attributing higher than average bacteria levels at many of the tested sites to the beginning of the rainy season.
Happy Camper for Saturday, November 18, 2023
Tina Albao of the Boys and Girls Club, Kaua‘i was so enamored with the holiday decorations at the Hawai‘iUSA Federal Credit Union, Kaua‘i, she didn’t want to leave.
ISLAND HISTORY: Isaac Kaleialoha Brandt – Koloa Plantation timekeeper and Inter-Island Steamship Co. purser
Born in Koloa Plantation’s German Camp in Kaluahonu Valley, east of Waita Reservoir, Kaua‘i, Isaac Kaleialoha Brandt (1905-1992) was the grandson of German immigrants Gerhard and Margretta Brandt, and the son of Herman Brandt Sr., the assistant manager of Koloa Plantation between 1913 and 1922, and Lillie Nauele Hart Brandt.
CRITTER: Recent Hanalei shark attack explained
Large sharks have been a part of Hanalei Bay way before humans ever showed up in Hawai‘i, and we are still learning about their behavior everyday.
ERSOY: Vegan vs. Carnivore — which one is healthier? (Part 2)
With vegan and carnivore we have two extremes that are exactly the opposite way to eat. So which one is the best approach? I think that the only person who can answer that is you. In my previous column I talked about the vegan diet and what you need to consider if you choose to follow it as a diet or as a vegan lifestyle. Now let’s look at carnivore.