Real Estate Directory for September 29, 2023
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OTHER VOICES: Think small to help resolve Kaua‘i’s housing crisis
If Kaua‘i County lawmakers would like to get ahead of the housing crisis curve, they should consider allowing homebuilding on lot sizes smaller than currently allowed.
Many questions, few answers in congressional hearing on Maui’s wildfire
Lawmakers probing the cause of last month’s deadly Maui wildfire did not get many answers during Thursday’s congressional hearing on the role the electrical grid played in the disaster.
The Rotary Club of Kapa‘a’s gift eases food security woes
NAWILIWILI — Food security worries were eased at the Boys & Girls Club, Kapa‘a Clubhouse on Tuesday when the Rotary Club of Kapa‘a presented a $10,000 award to Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank in support of a full year of the KIFB Backpack Program.
Happy Camper for Friday, September 29, 2023
Yes, Jules from Da ‘Aina is one of the more than two dozen craft vendors (some coming from outside Kaua‘i) that are participating in the Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival Craft Fair that’s squeezed between the Friday night kahiko hula and Saturday’s ‘auana hula …
Council approves support staff funding
LIHU‘E — A budget allotment for the seven Kauai County Council members of $100,000 each for personal support staff sparked heated debate in Wednesday’s finance committee meeting, with the majority of council members accepting the funding.
County warns people of ‘aggressive’ shark at Brennecke’s Beach
LIHU’E — A sighting of a reportedly “aggressive” shark at Koloa’s Brennecke’s Beach on Wednesday afternoon led Kaua‘i ocean officials to advise people not to swim in the waters until Thursday afternoon when the area was reassessed as safe.
Births for Friday, September 29, 2023
• Gunner-Kaizen Kaimi Kalawaia Cummings • Tyde Kai’olu Taniguchi • Kanoa Richard Rabago • Ila Bloom Carver • Skyler Sophia Kahealani Duldulao • Lily Josephine Collins • Kholten-Lee Makoa Keolamauloa Labanon
Obituaries for Friday, September 29, 2023
• Yolanda Nalani Kaleiohi • Nancy Fuertes Ueno • Minako Rabasa • Diasdado Layaoen • Kith ‘Nalu’ Silva-Lacro • Jane Sadamitsu • Annie Wahinekula (Apo) Lacro • Glenn ‘Slack’ Odo
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Lahaina family finds cherished heirlooms, devastation in home visit
LAHAINA — Leola Vierra stepped gingerly among the hardened pools of melted metal, charred wood and broken glass that are almost all that remain of the home where she lived for nearly 50 years.
Woman struck and killed on Kapule Highway
LIHU‘E — A woman was killed on Wednesday morning when she was struck by a vehicle while walking down the middle of a northbound lane on Kapule Highway.
Menehune split with Kapa‘a in girls volleyball
KAPA‘A — Waimea High School girls volleyball split its series with Kapa‘a High School on Tuesday during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball matches played at Bernice Hundley Gym.
Waimea, Kaua‘i split air riflery in Waimea
WAIMEA — Heading to Saturday’s Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation air rifle match, both Waimea and Kaua‘i teams were stalemated for the lead in the KIF standings for the fall season sport.
Police await DNA results from human teeth found in Kalalau
LIHU‘E — More than 8 months after roughly a dozen partially decomposed teeth were discovered near the Kalalau trail, the Kaua‘i Police Department says the investigation is still ongoing — as DNA results have yet to be obtained.
Center for Spiritual Living Kaua‘i moving sites
KAPA‘A — The Center for Spiritual Living will be in its new site, the Kapa‘a Hongwanji Mission social hall, when doors open for meditation at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Births for Thursday, September 28, 2023
• Koali‘i Kila Alamea Kealakekua Corpuz-Padilla • Amaru Gianna Pugo • August Shiro Mark Moriwake
Obituaries for Thursday, September 28, 2023
• Nestor Domingo Dumayas Sr. • Minako Rabasa • Wayne Kiyoshi Badua
Letters for Wednesday, September 27, 2023
• Bad experience • Traffic light • Rail transit • Thank you
HOOSER: Crooked politicians — a pox on them all
The stereotype that all politicians are crooks seems more true today than ever. We know this first-hand here in Hawai’i where several of our elected officials are now sitting in jail after being caught taking bribes and violating the public trust.
Arson suspected in 12-acre brush fire in Anahola
ANAHOLA — A brush fire scorched 12 acres of land, forced evacuations and revealed a makeshift junkyard littered with jalopies, tires and trash on the northeast side of the island.
Kaua‘i boys, Voyager girls win races in Waimea
WAIMEA — Kaua‘i High School boys placed four of its finishers in the top 10 to win the latest Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation cross-country meet that was hosted by Waimea High School at its 3.1-mile course on campus and adjoining Cook Park on Saturday.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Kudos to all on a very exciting weekend that centered around the high school sporting world. That includes the opening of the new Kaua‘i High School gymnasium, Kaua‘i High School homecoming week which included a community parade and pep rally, and Waimea High School hosting back-to-back Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation sports events
KCSW sending feminine hygiene products to Maui
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami said he had to learn from his wife Monica, a school teacher, about the significance of period products and the impact they have on women, especially maturing school-aged girls.
Study finds La Ninas lasting longer, intense El Ninos likely to follow
LIHU‘E — A new University of Hawai‘i study has discovered that La Nina climate events are growing more common and lasting longer, increasing the likelihood of extreme weather events across the globe.
‘Wear pink’ on Monday for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
LIHU‘E — Pink is the island color of Maui that was recently heavily impacted by wildfires. Pink is also the color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month that starts on Saturday, when the Kaua‘i Committee on the Status of Women are getting “pink’d on purpose” through the month of October to promote breast cancer awareness.