Obituaries for Saturday, October 21, 2023
• George Richard Fern • Stephanie Kazuko Miyashiro • Keola Sean Picerno
Real Estate Directory for October 20, 2023
Find the latest real estate listings, broker information and home improvement ideas.
‘A‘o gets help reaching the sea
WAILUA — Waimea High School science teacher Charles Folks and Commander Kacee Jossis of the Pacific Missile Range Facility were among the guests invited to the blessing and release of a trio of endangered Newell’s Shearwater birds, or ‘a‘o, at Lydgate Park in Wailua on Wednesday.
Mya Quarles is Miss Kaua‘i Veteran
LIHU‘E — Waimea High School senior Mya Quarles was named 2023 Miss Kauai Veteran on Wednesday.
Floating body found near Waika‘ea Canal
KAPA‘A — A badly decomposed body was found floating in the water off Waika‘ea Canal on Tuesday morning.
Bonjolea II takes Wells Memorial Series
NAWILIWILI — Skipper Bonnie Tiffany and the crew aboard Bonjolea II outfoxed Speedy to take the seventh, and final race of the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Gene Wells Memorial Series that played out on Oct. 12 at Nawiliwili Harbor.
Happy Camper for Friday, October 20, 2023
Donna Fuji (do you still have your cookbooks available?) said the ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School is hosting its annual craft fair on Saturday in the school’s cafeteria and under the shady trees … definitely worth checking out if you’re on the westside.
Obituaries for Friday, October 20, 2023
• James Yamamoto Locquiao Sr. • George Richard Fern
Light a candle on Oct. 19
LIHU‘E — October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.
U.S. to strengthen electric grid, bolster resilience
WASHINGTON. D.C. — The Biden administration on Wednesday announced $3.5 billion for 58 projects across the country to strengthen electric grid resilience as extreme weather events such as the deadly Maui and California wildfires continue to strain the nation’s aging transmission systems.
Free, collapsible water jugs to be distributed
PUA LOKE — The County of Kaua‘i Department of Water will be distributing free collapsible water jugs along with other water conservation tools and prizes on Saturday during the weekly Grove Farm Market that starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Puhi open field.
Kapa‘a, Waimea sweep in girls volleyball
PUHI — With a lot more girls volleyball matches to play in the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation, Kapa‘a High School varsity girls took the lead in the KIF second round following its sweep over Island School on Tuesday night at Wilcox Gymnasium.
Lihu‘e Storm 12 and Under girls basketball team strong in Pahoa
PAHOA, Hawai‘i Island— The Lihu‘e Storm 12 and Under girls basketball team can boast of the “Select Hoopsters” title after winning first place in 12U division play at the 2023 Hawai‘i Select Hoopsters Classic, which wrapped up on Saturday on the Big Island.
Princeville library to receive a $7 million makeover
PRINCEVILLE — A yearlong renovation project at the Princeville Public Library will shutter the facility beginning Monday, Oct. 30.
Altar Society Ladies of Holy Cross bazaar announced
KALAHEO — Portuguese sweet bread, homemade baked goods, handmade craft items, pickled items, fruits, a variety of plants and a pound of kalua pork for $10 are some of the many items being offered when the Altar Society Ladies of the Holy Cross Church open the annual bazaar on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to noon at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo.
First Tee-Hawai‘i to host free coaches clinic
LIHU‘E — Are you a creator of game changers?
Obituaries for Thursday, October 19, 2023
• Glenn Mitsuo Fujii • Yvette Camara Scribner
Connecting through culture at Matsuri Kaua‘i Festival
LIHU‘E — Jerry Hirata, of the Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple in Hanapepe, was engrossed in conversation about bonsai with Stephen Fuji, of the Kaua‘i Bonsai Club, at the Matsuri Kaua‘i Festival held at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall on Saturday.
Kaua‘i boys, girls win air rifle matches
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i High School boys and girls teams won the latest round of the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation air rifle matches hosted by Island School at the Kaua‘i High School range on Saturday.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Dr. Laurel Coleman (she’s planning to walk) said Arnold Leong of the Fah Inn (there actually is a ‘Fah Inn’ building in Waimea) is planning to cook pancakes for participants of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which takes place on Saturday with registration starting at 7 a.m. and the walk starting at 8 a.m. at the Ocean Course at Hokuala.
HOOSER: What can we do to stop the madness?
Innocent civilians: men, women, children, the very old, the very young, are being slaughtered daily. Whether it’s death by bullet, bomb or bayonet, people are being targeted and killed in their homes, sleeping in their beds, shopping in the market, or running through the fields. Their deaths are senseless, criminal, and unjustifiable — regardless of the flag that flies overhead.
Couple suing Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort after man slips on hotel stairs
LIHU‘E — A couple is suing the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort after the then-newlywed husband slipped on stairs at the resort nearly two years ago.
Obituaries for Wednesday, October 18, 2023
• Debra Barreira Soto • Abraham ‘Abe’ Peralta Aquino • Stephanie Kazuko Miyashiro • George Richard Fern • Josue Guzman • Marian Chiyako Hamada
Schools near a Maui wildfire burn zone are reopening
LAHAINA, Hawaii — Children take their places at folding tables on a church patio several miles from where their school burned down. Plastic tubs hold brand new textbooks quickly shipped from a publisher. Recess is on the resort golf course across the street.
Pumpkins, chocolate and coffee at Kilohana festival
PUHI — The weather cooperated for the thousands of people who passed through the gates of the 8th annual Chocolate & Coffee Festival at the Kilohana lu‘au pavilion on Sunday.