Kapa‘a split forces playoff in girls volleyball
WAIMEA — The Kapa‘a High School split on Tuesday night sets up a playoff contest on Friday during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball matches at Clem Gomes Gym.
‘Trunkers’ needed for Halloween event on Oct. 29
LIHU‘E — Kukui Grove Center and Kaua‘i Resilience Project are in the midst of preparing for this year’s Trunk-or-Treat event that will unfold on Oct. 29 starting as early as 3 p.m.,and running until 6 p.m.
Domestic passenger count solid in September at Lihu‘e Airport
LIHU‘E — The number of people getting off domestic passenger flights at Lihu‘e Airport inched past 63,000 in September, which was enough to mark the second highest total for the month at the transportation hub.
Happy Camper for Friday, October 6, 2023
Happy birthday to Tori Kagawa, who got help from Wayne Doliente (he had the day off) on Tuesday when she spent her birthday working the scorer’s table at the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball matches at Clem Gomes Gym … Waimea High School is next on the list to get a new gymnasium.
BBB: Can credit and debt assistance companies help?
Millions of American are in debt, but debt relief companies have their own issues. American consumers hold more than $16 trillion of debt in the form of mortgages, credit cards, personal lines of credit, home equity lines of credit, student loans and personal loans. When emergencies strike or monthly paychecks don’t always cover bills, countless credit repair and debt relief companies offer to help.
Obituaries for Friday, October 6, 2023
• William Allan Leonard • Henry Toshio Hamada • Eula Haulani Holt Sablan • Frederick David Dugay Constantino
Drones to take aim at coconut rhinoceros beetles at Wailua golf course
WAILUA — A troublesome group of beetles have taken up residence at a local golf course, where hi-tech measures are soon to be taken to evict the pesky insects.
Kilauea School strong at ‘Ohana Fit Fest
PRINCEVILLE — With more than 300 participants challenging the ‘Ohana Fit Fest course, organizers of the 10th annual ‘Ohana Fit Fest deemed it a “fabulous success” following its Sept. 30 run.
Local artists recognized for their work
LIHU‘E — Keiko Napier, of Japanese Grandma restaurant in Hanapepe, had to see Ray Nitta’s Hawaiian sled piece that was accepted into the Kaua‘i Society of Artists 2023 Art Kaua‘i exhibit.
Kaua‘i bowlers lead the KIF
LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a bowler Skye Tadani rolled the day’s high score of 201 at the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation, Match No. 4 at Kaua‘i Bowl.
Central Pacific Bank becomes KIF championships sponsor
HONOLULU — Central Pacific Bank (CFB) announced on Tuesday it will serve as the first-ever title sponsor for the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation (KIF) sports championships over the next three school years, ending in 2026.
Spec pilot about grandmothers looking to cast on Kaua‘i
LIHU’E — The producers of a possible new travel and food series centered around grandmothers are looking to cast an “extraordinary” Kaua‘i grandmother to fill a major role, as they consider shooting the spec pilot episode on the island later this fall.
Fire Prevention Week launches on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Fire Department invites everyone to the inaugural Fire Prevention Week kickoff event being done in partnership with the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center on Saturday.
Births for Thursday, October 5, 2023
• Kealalaumoani Hala‘i Ellis • Amilah Kimiko Hi‘ilani Jeffries • Ailah Jay Kagawa Nishi
Obituaries for Thursday, October 5, 2023
• Frederick David Dugay Constantino • Lillian Yurie Kiilau
Lahaina residents deliver petition asking Hawaii governor to delay tourism reopening
HONOLULU — Residents from fire-stricken Lahaina on Tuesday delivered a petition asking Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to delay plans to reopen a portion of West Maui to tourism starting this weekend, saying the grieving community is not ready to welcome back visitors.
Kaua‘i boys, Voyager girls claim wins in KIF cross-country races
PUHI — Host Kaua‘i High School placed four of its boys in the top 10 of the 81-runner field on Saturday to win the latest Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation 5,000 meter cross-country meet with 31 points.
Former county council candidate in legal trouble
LIHU’E — A former Kaua‘i County Council candidate, who allegedly abused a teenage family member earlier this year, appeared in Fifth Circuit Court on Tuesday, at which a date was set for him to either accept a guilty plea or head to trial.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, October 4, 2023
“Fashionistas (that’s another Edie Ignacio Neumiller term)” Edie and MJ Akuna, of the YWCA of Kaua‘i, were discussing pink (did you see the new Waimea girls volleyball pink for Maui shirts?) and purple representing Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Prevention Awareness Month?
HOOSER: Talking trash: two easy and important things you can do
Our one and only Kekaha landfill is approaching maximum capacity. Micro-plastics are being found in the guts of fish and other living things. The trash on the beach, at the side of the road, and floating in huge garbages patches in our oceans — has a direct and negative impact on the health of people and the planet.
Obituaries for Wednesday, October 4, 2023
• David Saichi Higashi • Eula Haulani Holt Sablan • Violet M. Nakao • Shikera Lehua Wilhelm
Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — “Pink’d” is a term coined by Edie Ignacio Neumiller, the Hawai‘i State Commissioner on the Status of Women.
A woman who fled the Maui wildfire on foot has died after weeks in a hospital burn unit
HONOLULU — A woman who escaped Hawaii’s Lahaina wildfire by running through a flaming field has died after spending more than seven weeks in a hospital burn unit.
A happy, healthy half mile in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — The Healthy Half Mile in Lihu‘e got a shot in the arm on Saturday when parents and keiki from the Lihu‘e Court Townhouse were joined by Get Fit Kaua‘i and members of the Kapa‘a High School Interact Club in decorating the multi-use path connecting Lihu‘e Court and other close by apartment buildings with Rice Street.
Deadline looms for Maui relief supplies shipment
KAPA‘A — The deadline for dropping off relief supplies, including Bibles and 4-inch by 6-inch index cards with inspirational and motivating notes of encouragement, is Oct. 3 before a 20-foot shipping container is sealed and delivered to Maui.