Stories by Dennis Fujimoto

No obake at Kukui‘ula

PO‘IPU — Koloa Plantation Days with its theme of “Our Hometown” continued at The Shops at Kuku‘iula, which debuted its contributions to the weeklong festivities.

Ballot drop boxes ready to accept ballots

LIHU‘E — Ballot packets for the 2024 Primary Election were mailed on Wednesday, July 17, and the county’s Office of the County Clerk said voters should have either gotten their packets, or should be getting them, shortly.

Keiki safety day draws a big crowd in Lihu‘e

LIHU‘E — The Wilcox Medical Center’s annual Keiki Bike & Skateboard Safety Day drew hundreds of excited children and their ohana this past weekend along with a special proclamation from Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami.

Happy Camper for Monday, July 22, 2024

Kudos to Hawai‘i Community Little League Carole T. Ota, Bobby Bater and Kawaihau Community Little League President Shan Higashi on hosting the State 9 through 11 tournament (Aiea just beat Kaneohe in a 14-13 extra inning affair to advance in the not-winning bracket to meet host Kawaihau — they lost 11-0 to undefeated Hilo in their Saturday opener to face Aiea on Sunday) … Championship game scheduled for Tuesday when first pitch goes off at 9 a.m. at the Main Diamond located inside Bryan J. Baptiste SportsComplex.

Aiea wins in extra innings

KAPA‘A — Kaneohe All Stars and ‘Aiea All Stars were tied 13-13 after six innings of regulation play on Saturday during the Hawai‘i Little League 9 through 11 state tournament being played at the Kawaihau Community Little League main diamond located at Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex.

Koloa Plantation Days kicks off

KOLOA — Nala Brause had not one, but two holes in one on Sunday at the miniature golf tournament that churned up excitement on the rooftop of the Lawai Beach Resort.

Happy Camper for Friday, July 19, 2024

Kudos to the many, many hands from Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke (acting governor) to the ‘ohana at Da Booze Shop walking the traffic stoppage with snacks and beverage involved in keeping everyone safe during the brush fire that broke out Monday and burned through just before midnight before being brought under control!

Thor saves OZone at Nawiliwili Harbor

NAWILIWILI — Racing in windy 16- to 20-knot winds during the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Wahine Series, Race No 4, Bonjolea II, with Bonnie Tiffany at the big wheel, and the only boat of the four-boat fleet to capitalize on the wind with the use of its spinnaker, escaped the challenge by Fast Company skipper Lily Brionas Flynn and crew to win the race at the Nawiliwili Harbor.

Heiva is coming to Kapa‘a

KAPA‘A — Tahitian and Samoan cultures come together in a unique Hawaiian blend when the 22nd annual Heiva I Kaua‘i takes place on Aug. 3-4 at Kapa‘a Beach Park.

Free computer learning for Kaua‘i veterans

LIHU‘E — Veterans living on Kaua‘i who have none or very little knowledge of computers and computer use are welcome to take advantage of Computer 001 on Thursday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center.

Tree Tunnel cleanup ahead of Koloa Plantation Days

KOLOA — The County of Kaua‘i Roads Division joined Koloa Plantation Days volunteer teams from the Keala Foundation, Bertram Almeida and the Garden Island Motorcycle Club, Knudsen Trust, Koloa Landing Resort, and Samson Arzamendi and Friendly Waves at a community group cleanup on Maluhia Road on Saturday.