Donations exceeding expectations for victims of Maui wildfires
Dustin Tester of Maui Surfer Girls initially thought setting a $50,000 goal on her GoFundMe page to raise funds after the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires was “too much of an ask.”
Te ‘E‘a O Te Turama is Heiva winner
KAPA‘A — Te ‘E‘a O Te Turama, under the direction of Maile and Kawika Tavares, soared to overall winners of the 22nd Heiva i Kaua‘i, which wrapped up on Sunday afternoon at Kapa‘a Beach Park.
Kaua‘i Bus outreach program seeking applicants
LIHU‘E — A new program aimed to assist people who rely on public transportation has officially rolled into effect.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Kudos and congratulations to Frecky Okada for all her efforts, contributions and energy for bon dancing on Kaua‘i. At 97 years young, Frecky received the honor from all the bon dance drummer and dancers on Saturday, the final bon dance of the Kaua‘i Buddhist Council calendar for 2024.
Maui Strong Fund has paid out $109 million
The Hawai‘i Community Foundation has awarded over $109 million in grants over the past year to support recovery efforts from the devastating Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires on Maui.
UH men’s basketball coach to lead clinic on Saturday
LIHU‘E — For the third straight year, the University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team and Coach Eran Ganot will be conducting a free basketball clinic for Kaua‘i’s keiki on Saturday.
Moped rider hit by dump truck on Nalu Road in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — An accident involving a moped and dump truck lead to some congested traffic on Friday morning.
Roadwork extended in Kalaheo
KALAHEO — Lane and roadwork on Pu‘uwai Road and Po‘ohiwi Road has been extended until the end of August.
Ongoing roadwork on Hanalima Street in Puhi
PUHI — A full closure of Hanalima Street in Puhi has begun in order to complete construction roadwork.
HOOSER: Who are the worst voters on Kaua‘i?
Who actually shows up to vote? Who are the super voters, those people who never ever fail to show up and vote?
Births for Wednesday, August 7, 2024
• Ryder Coast Kahiau Teixeira • Welina Mai Miller • Makoa Hayze Kameaho‘okoho‘ia Kualu Rita • Maeva Marie Kameai‘omakamae Rita • Jasmine Akari Zora Ogihara
Obituaries for Wednesday, August 7, 2024
• Pacita Valencia Simpliciano • Robert Agosto • Patricio ‘Patty’ Borja Tayamen • Presentacion ‘Connie’ Navales Maglasang • Matthew James Ornellas Jr. • Magdalena Gallardo