There’s another wildfire burning in Hawai‘i — this one is destroying irreplaceable rainforest on O‘ahu
HONOLULU — A wildfire burning in a remote Hawai‘i rainforest is underscoring a new reality for the normally lush island state just a few months after a devastating blaze on a neighboring island leveled an entire town and killed at least 99 people.
The Kaua‘i Marathon shares $25K with four groups
PO‘IPU — The 2024 Kaua‘i Marathon and Half Marathon is in the midst of planning for the 15th running of the marathon and half marathon that runs on Sept. 1 in Po‘ipu.
Lihu‘e Patriots 12U team need help with travel expenses
KAPA‘A — The bubble for an undefeated season for the Lihu‘e Patriots 12 and Under tackle football team was popped on Sunday, when the team suffered a 14-6 loss to the Hanapepe Colts in a Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League game contested at Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex.
Hiker rescued after falling 60 feet off Kalalau Trail
KALALAU — A 26-year-old visiting hiker was rescued by first responders after falling approximately 60 feet off the Kalalau Trail on Sunday, County of Kaua‘i officials announced Monday.
Letters for Tuesday, November 14, 2023
• Thank you DOT • Common sense
Hanapepe Sunshine Market to close, farmers will merge with market in Waimea
HANAPEPE — The Hanapepe Sunshine Market will close at the end of the month, the county’s Office of Economic Development (OED) announced Monday.
TAX MAN: Owning property in a Hawai‘i burn zone
These days, there is much talk in the news about rebuilding the burn zone that was once Lahaina. Can the former capital of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i be restored to its former 1800’s glory?
Obituaries for Tuesday, November 14, 2023
• Jeanelle ‘Benki’ Marie Somera • Leonor Cezar Navarro
Last day to register for Thanksgiving lunch delivery is Nov. 13
KAPA‘A — The deadline for registering for home delivery of a Thanksgiving lunch presented by the Kapa‘a Interfaith Association is Nov. 13. People can register by calling either 808-3477 or 808-652-9393, states a flier posted at the All Saints Episcopal Church and Preschool.
91-year-old Florence Labrador Artigago finally honored for her service
HANAPEPE — When 91-year-old Florence Labrador Artigago and her son Kimo came to Kaua‘i, the trip was intended to visit her older brother who is 93 years old.
HONOUR program a group effort at Old Kona
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai‘i — More than 20 homeless individuals and volunteers, along with seven police officers, spent Thursday morning painting all of the gates at Old Kona Airport Park as participants in the fourth HONOUR program.
Happy Camper for Monday, November 13, 2023
Ed Kawamura (Senate President Ron Kouchi teased him about the “strong connection” with TGI) said he told his boys they could open Kawamura Farm Enterprises after the veterans observance on Saturday.
Tickets available for high school football semifinal games
HANAPEPE — Tickets are now on sale for the First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i High School (HHSAA) Division II football championship semifinal game between No. 1 Waimea High School and No. 4 Roosevelt High School in Hanapepe on Saturday.
Obituary for Monday, November 13, 2023
• James Kahaku Paik Jr.
Legislators get firsthand look at projects on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Members of the House Finance Committee and the Kauai legislative team recently visited the Garden Island to view firsthand several projects and programs, which are supported by the Hawai‘i Legislature.
Roadwork scheduled on Kaua‘i this week
LIHU‘E — A number of roadwork projects are slated for the upcoming week with grass cutting and trimming at several locations, the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation said in a weekly update.
New firefighters join the ranks on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A total of 12 new firefighter recruits will join the workforce after successfully completing seven months of training with the Kaua‘i Fire Department.
Lonesome Grave Project celebrates 25th anniversary
Rev. Tomo Hojo, of the West Kaua‘i Hongwanji, said he felt very comfortable on Friday as he watched volunteers from the Lonesome Grave Project and the group from the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa toil in the rapidly-warming morning to prepare Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery for the Kaua‘i Veterans Council annual Veterans Day ceremonies.
Happy Camper for Saturday, November 11, 2023
Tickets for the First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Division II semifinal football game, featuring the top seeded and defending Division II state champion Waimea High School playing at Hanapepe Stadium, go on sale online at www.gofan.co/hhsaa (you have to search for the Waimea game) starting Sunday after noon …
Bringing awareness to hunger and homelessness
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i County Council Chair Mel Rapozo, one of more than a handful of representatives of groups seeking solutions to hunger and homeless, said on Thursday that although November is recognized as being Homeless and Hunger Awareness Month — homeless and hunger awareness should be every day.
A study of Zen on Nov. 18
HANAPEPE — The Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji announced on Monday that registration for its half-day retreat — “Zen Retreat: Unlocking the Heart Sutra” — is available now online at www.eventbrite.com or by visiting Soto Zen Temple’s website at www.kauaisotozen.org.
ISLAND HISTORY: Mitsugi Nishihara – longtime employee of Koloa Plantation Store and Lihu‘e Store
Mitsugi Nishihara (1906-2004), the son of Hichiro and Fusa Nishihara, was born in Lihu‘e at Halehaka Camp, not far downhill from the Japanese cemetery on Halehaka Road, and attended Koloa School until the eighth grade, after which, at age 15, he began work at Koloa Plantation.
CRITTER: Pe‘a the purple velvet sea star, a rare find
While scuba diving at Koloa Landing a few days ago with some friends we came across a very unusual sight!
JONES: The agony of da feet and the thrill of victory
I wanted to attend your “Walk & Talk” last Sunday but, oh, my aching feet. I’m always standing at work and walk over 20,000 steps a day. I “relax” by running on the beach! It’s probably no surprise that I’ve recently developed plantar fasciitis on one foot, and it’s not going away. What’s a gal to do?
K-DRAMA: Bang-ji finds Dae-geun; Young-shin makes a couple’s ring
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.