October 12, 2024 - The Garden Island

39th Matsuri happens on Saturday

Oct. 12, 2024

LIHUE — The doors to Kauai Matsuri Festival 2024 opened to the public starting at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.

Voters to weigh in on County of Kauai Charter amendments

Oct. 12, 2024

LIHUE — A number of amendments to the organizational document of the County of Kauai are before registered voters in the upcoming general election.

Council scrutinizes fire sprinkler tax credit measure

Oct. 12, 2024

A measure allowing owners associations at existing high-rise residential buildings to apply for tax credits for installing automatic sprinkler systems is under Honolulu City Council review.

Honolulu City Council backs measure to legalize some ground fireworks

Oct. 12, 2024

In spite of opposition from the Honolulu Fire Department, a fireworks measure allowing ground-level fountains and sparklers to be lit in public on Oahu was adopted Wednesday by the City Council.

‘It’s fabulous! I can see the color red!’

Oct. 12, 2024

KILAUEA —Kaua‘i boasts a stunning palette of colors, from vibrant rainbows to the gentle transitions of sunset hues. Being on the Garden Island can sometimes feel like stepping into a beautiful painting. Artists, photographers and visitors from all over the world flock to the island for its breathtaking beauty and vibrant color scheme.

ISLAND HISTORY: Queen Liliuokalani’s three hanai children

Oct. 12, 2024

Queen Liliuokalani (1838-1917) and her husband, John Owen Dominis (1832-1891), had no biological children.

CRITTER: Reef fish baby to adult color change

Oct. 12, 2024

After scuba diving and shooting video at Tunnels Beach one day I had a tourist come up to me and say she saw a clownfish out on the reef while snorkeling.

ERSOY: Stem cell therapy is changing medicine, part 1

Oct. 12, 2024

Everyone wants to live for a healthy life span and ideally never get old. You can stay healthier while aging, however we can not yet stop the aging process. So it’s up to us to understand what steps we need to take during this time. Of course, I am talking about specific actions that we can take, and not unexpected health issues or bad luck with our genetics.

Obituaries for Saturday, October 12, 2024

Oct. 12, 2024 • Updated 6:21 a.m.

• Emil Tyner Trinidad • Walter Leroy ‘Āpana

Search suspended for missing Anahola woman

Oct. 12, 2024

LIHUE — The search for Hawaiian native Benetta Kaiwi was suspended on Thursday, Oct. 10.

Elite crews line up for Molokai crossing

Oct. 12, 2024 • Updated 6:19 a.m.

With the return of the Molokai Hoe World Championship presented by the Hawaii Tourism Authority following a four-year hiatus, a slew of fresh competitors will join veteran outrigger canoe paddlers on Sunday in what has become the sport’s “Super Bowl.”

Happy Camper for Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024

Oct. 12, 2024 • Updated 12:12 a.m.

Alice Parker said the Senior Craft Fair taking place at the Lihue Neighborhood Center from 9 a.m. to noon today will feature plants, crafts, sewing and a country store from several different senior centers … have to go early before everything (especially the homemade food) sells out.

Medicare forum on Wednesday in Lihue

Oct. 12, 2024 • Updated 6:27 a.m.

LIHUE — AARP Hawaii and the Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program will host a forum in Lihue on Wednesday to help people review their benefits and choose appropriate plans during the Medicare Open Enrollment that runs from Oct. 15. to Dec. 7.