A note to our daily readership
LIHU‘E — The Christmas Day edition of The Garden Island newspaper will not be delivered via mail because the U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of the holiday.
ISLAND HISTORY: Brief history of Lihu‘e Plantation’s Hanama‘ulu Store
Around 1900, Lihu‘e Plantation built Hanama‘ulu Camp to provide housing for its employees working at its Hanama‘ulu sugar mill and in its cane fields in the vicinity of the mill.
CRITTER: Possible cause of tumors killing our honu
Divers and snorkelers come from all around the world to visit our green sea turtles.
JONES: ‘Twas the night before fitness
2024 is almost here, my friends! Let’s all celebrate the reason for the season this week, while we think about getting ready for the amazing adventure ahead of us next week!
Obituaries for Saturday, December 23, 2023
• William Ackerman Allen • Victorino Medeiros Jr. • Kenneth Isamu Watari • Robyn E. ‘Malu’ Dahle • James “Bradda” Kahaku Paik Jr. • Odetta Kapuaonalani NeSmith
Real Estate Directory for December 22, 2023
Find the latest real estate listings, broker information and home improvement ideas.
Ready, set, travel: Holiday rush to airports and highways is underway
It’s beginning to look a lot like a hectic holiday travel season, but it might go relatively smoothly if the weather cooperates.
The star rises at Folds of Honor golf tournament
NAWILIWILI — The weather cooperated on Sunday when the Ocean Course Hokuala golf club hosted the second Operation: Rising Star — the translation for “Hokuala — Folds of Honor golf tournament for more than 35 teams.
Japanese university students seeking host families
LIHU‘E — A group of students from Nagoya University of Foreign Studies are seeking host families for an upcoming stay on the island of Kaua‘i.
Island School takes four of six KIF paddling races
NAWILIWILI — The Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation opened its outrigger canoe paddling season by welcoming varsity girls, boys and mixed teams from the Kawaikini New Century Public Charter Schools on Saturday.
Happy Camper for Friday, December 22, 2023
The weather outside has been less than Hawai‘i, but the weather hasn’t slowed down the calendar as the days before Christmas gets closer and closer.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Volunteer senior would like new cake pans
LIHU‘E — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
Kaua‘i Urgent Care offers self-scheduling appointments
LIHU‘E — Visits to the Kaua‘i Urgent Care, located at 4484 Pahe‘e St, in Lihu‘e, just became easier to plan under a new self-scheduling system that allows patients to reserve a spot up to a day in advance.
Obituaries for Friday, December 23, 2023
• Odetta Kapuaonalani NeSmith • William Ackerman Allen • Rosita Borje Molina • Kenneth Isamu Watari
County of Kaua‘i honored for work on sea level rise
LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i was honored by the Hawai‘i Senate for its adoption of a new Sea Level Rise Constraint District.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Fixed income seniors hoping for an iPad
Mary and Joe are seniors living off a fixed income. Mary takes care of Joe, who is bedridden. The couple’s children live off island and haven’t been able to visit for a couple of years. This holiday it would be special to provide Mary and Joe an iPad for them to Zoom or Facetime with their loved ones.
Waimea wahine split Kapa‘a trip
KAPA‘A — Waimea High School girls basketball junior varsity took its match 50-13 over the Kapa‘a, but dropped the varsity contest 60-38 in Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation games played at Bernice Hundley Gym.
Kaua‘i County Council approves phone hacking device for police
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department will soon have access to a controversial phone unlocking device, giving officers the ability to hack into both iPhone and Android devices.
Caregivers’ Corner launched in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Caregivers’ Corner is aiming to help caregivers and their loved ones.
Letter for Thursday, December 21, 2023
• Kuamo‘o Road
Obituary for Thursday, December 21, 2023
• Kenneth Isamu Watari
CHRISTMAS FUND: Father hoping for clothes, toys for toddler
Kaipo is the father of a beautiful 2-year-old girl. Due to his struggle with substance use, he was incarcerated and his daughter was placed in temporary foster care. Since being released several months ago, Kaipo has dedicated his life to reuniting with his daughter. He attends all of his classes and voluntary meetings, while taking the bus.
‘Kekaha Kalikimaka’ — a celebration of the season
KEKAHA — Aloha ambassador Dawn O’Brien, of the Big Island, described the Friday event as “Kekaha Kalikimaka” when hundreds of people of all ages gathered at Kekaha Neighborhood Center for a celebration of the season.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Lorena Silva, of Opu Road Farm, said she didn’t know how to act when all those people bought out her supply of kadomatsu (she said making the kadomatsu is not easy, it’s hard work) during Pau Hana Market on Monday.
Gov. Green offers first budget after wildfires on Maui
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green on Monday said he was requesting $425 million from lawmakers during the next fiscal year to help Maui recover from August’s wildfires, and millions more to reduce the risk of wildfires statewide.