Median home price leaps to $1.6 million in March on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Home sales and prices climbed for the third straight month, as the Kaua‘i housing market continues to try and shake off a dismal performance in 2023.
Kaua‘i High School dominates KIF tennis finals
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i High School singles player Dillon Fulks, No. 2 in the qualifying matches, beat Island School’s Michael Fitzgerald, top seed in the matches, on Friday for the second time during this year’s Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation tennis season at the Kaua‘i High School tennis courts.
Chucky Boy Chock honored by Keoki’s Paradise
PO‘IPU — Kaua‘i Museum Director Chucky Boy Chock was named the recipient of the Keoki’s Paradise 2024 Ho‘oulu Award on Saturday at the popular Po‘ipu eatery that was filled with Chock’s many friends and supporters at the private party.
Earth Day is more than removing debris at PMRF
MANA — Pacific Missile Range Facility’s MC2 Bodie Estep reported that more than 208 pounds of trash was removed from the Waiokapua Bay, currently known as Majors Bay, beach area on Friday as an Earth Day activity.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Citizen volunteer (love that title!) Greg Askew (preferred the Ono Pops moniker better) said Japanese Grandma Keiko will be hosting a free Kid’s Day Festival on Friday (yikes, it’s the same date as the Saint Catherine Carnival in Kapa‘a) from 4 p.m. for keiki 10 years and under at the Japanese Grandma restaurant.
Education bills advancing to full House and Senate
HONOLULU — House and Senate conference committees plan to forward a host of education-related bills this week to the full House and Senate for final approval. That includes a statewide registry, which would document and share all school staff misdeeds, along with other bills to ease qualifications for teacher licenses in Hawai‘i and provide more funding for Hawaiian immersion education.
Kahili Beach internships available
LIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i Land Trust (HILT) is accepting applications for its Kahili Preserve Summer Internship Program on Kaua‘i.
HOOSER: A ‘teachable moment’
While it’s likely too late to impact it’s passage, Senate Bill 3202 represents an important “teachable moment” for those interested in the legislative process (or lack thereof).
Births for Wednesday, May 1, 2024
• Kamakana Keolamauloa O Makalakahi Taufaahau Tupou • Deanara Alejandro Martin • Tayden Kalani Mitsuki Hardesty • Tailiana Diane Kau‘anoeanuheao‘nalani
Obituaries for Wednesday, May 1, 2024
• Arthur Wentworth Keale • Annabel Bunao Ragasa • Rochelle Nora Paalua (Nishibata) San Agustin • Leonida Defuntorum Leones • Glenda Vierra • Opal Healani Sui Len Trembath • Jonathan Hurd • Teodulo ‘Teddy’ Ganal Ganiron • Kelvin K. Kanahele, Sr. • Aletha ‘Puna’ Kawelukawahinehololioolimaloa Goodwin Kaohi