Health Korea pops up at Kukui Grove
LIHU‘E — In response to the many requests from Kaua‘i residents, Health Korea opened a pop-up location at Kukui Grove Center over the weekend.
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.
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.”
Land blessing held at Namahana School site
KILAUEA — The land blessing by Namahana School and its officials on Sunday marked the start of a one-year countdown before the charter school in Kilauea receives its first students.
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.
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.”
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.
People come out on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
LIHU‘E — Tuesday was designated by the United Nations as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
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.
New musical comedy ‘Disenchanted’ opens in Puhi
PUHI — And they all lived happily ever after.
Three students earn Grove Farm scholarships
PUHI — The Grove Farm Foundation named Madison Silva, Sofia Saunders and Jeanine Longboy as the recipients of the Grove Farm Scholarships, which are valued at $20,000 each.
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.
14 new teachers from Philippines arrive, settle in for 2024-25 school year
LIHU‘E — According to the state Department of Education school calendar, teachers were reporting to their schools as early as July 30 to prepare for the return of students from summer break on Aug. 5.
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.