Stories by Dennis Fujimoto

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.

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.

Happy Ayana Pennell Day

LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami said on Friday that when Ayana Pennell’s school mates ask her what she did for the summer, she can alwsays reply, “I had a day named after me.”

Trinette Kaui receives promotion

PO‘IPU — Brue Baukol Capital Partners on Thursday announced the promotion of Trinette Kaui to vice president of Land Assets and Community Relations.

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.

Happy Camper for Saturday, August 3, 2024

Congratulations to Jackie Kaina and the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board ‘ohana and staff on the soft opening of the Kaua‘i Creative Technology Center where Kevin Matsunaga, retired from the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, started as the Digital Media Specialist with KEDB.

Kaua‘i Creative Technology Center opens

WAIMEA — Seeds of a technology center sowed decades ago bore fruit on Thursday when the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board (KEDB) welcomed guests to the soft opening event for the Kaua‘i Creative Technology Center.

Happy Camper for Friday, August 2, 2024

Sharron Weber, of Tire Warehouse, and Orly Yadao, of Orly’s Patisserie, were both excited about the arrival of Chef Ernest Bell of Las Vegas to help Orly with the bakery located in the Hokulei Shopping Village where the Safeway Store is finishing up its renovation work.

VA counselor will be on Kaua‘i

LIHU‘E — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA benefits counselors, who are assigned to the Honolulu VA Regional Office, will be on Kaua‘i on Aug. 13 and Sept. 10.

Bug man coming to Grove Farm Market

PUHI — The Kaua‘i Master Gardener program, in conjunction with Grove Farm Market, will be presenting another of its “backyard garden demonstrations” on Saturday at the Grove Farm Market’s Arts and Crafts Fair.

Heiva i Kaua‘i is this weekend

KAPA‘A — Organizers of Heiva i Kaua‘i anticipate more than 2,500 people a day will flow through the gates of Kapa‘a Beach Park when the gates open at 9 a.m.. on Saturday and Sunday.

Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday

LIHU‘E — Walmart Kaua‘i will join nearly 4,600 pharmacies across the nation in hosting Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.