RIMPAC exercise wraps up in Hawai‘i
HONOLULU — The biennial Rim of the Pacific — the world’s largest naval training exercise — wrapped up in Hawai‘i last week after bringing together forces from 29 nations with warships, planes, helicopters and troops practicing fighting skills both on land and at sea, as well as humanitarian disaster response.
Sacred Hearts School to open at new temporary campus
Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina held a blessing Friday for its new temporary campus at the Ka‘anapali Beach Resort, with over 150 school and church representatives, project stakeholders and government officials in attendance.
Heiva fills Kapa‘a Beach Park
KAPA‘A — Tahitian and Samoan culture were showcased over the weekend, as the Heiva i Kaua‘i Committee led by Tahitian wood carver Tepairu Manea hosted the 22nd Heiva i Kaua‘i at Kapa‘a Beach Park.
Community Emergency Response Team tests equipment and trains in Princeville
Thursday was the first of the month and on the island of Kaua‘i that means siren testing. By now, people are accustomed to the outdoor siren. This is due to Hawai‘i having the largest single integrated Outdoor Siren Warning System for public safety in the world. The system was put into place after the devastating tsunami of 1946.
Happy Camper for Monday, August 5, 2024
Isaiah Dosono knew how to set up the morning shift for Kaua‘i Kim Chee at the Grove Farm Market, where Ferdinand Dosono was late because he was “running errands.”
Gov. Green sees hope, progress since deadly Lahaina wildfires
As Maui prepares to mark the one-year anniversary of the deadly Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires, Gov. Josh Green worries about the collective stress on the people of West Maui who continue to struggle emotionally and financially.
Puna man convicted for electronic enticement of a minor
HILO, Hawai‘i — A Hilo jury has convicted a 32-year-old Puna man, who was arrested in a sting dubbed “Operation Keiki Shield.”
Obituary for Monday, August 5, 2024
• Magdalena Gallardo