Disaster preparedness, wellness fair on Thursday
LIHU‘E — The county’s Agency on Elderly Affairs will be hosting a disaster preparedness and wellness fair on Thursday at Lihu‘e Civic Center.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Has Kaua‘i ever fielded a World Series championship team?
Six students get Hokuala scholarships
NAWILIWILI — Timbers Resort, for the third year, awarded six $1,000 Hokuala Kaua‘i Scholarships to six seniors who graduated from Kaua‘i schools.
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.
Kaua‘i Broncos heading to PONY World Series
MORENO VALLEY, Calif. — The Kaua‘i Protect Our Nation’s Youth Bronco All-Stars will be leaving California for Laredo, Texas, on Wednesday to participate in the PONY World Series.
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.
Reading and book sale at the Koloa Plantation Days
KOLOA — The Friends of the Public Library will debut the Koloa Public Library Used Book Sale on Tuesday as part of the weeklong Koloa Plantation Days festivities.
Fast Company runs aground, then goes down in Nawiliwili
NAWILIWILI — What was supposed to be the final race of the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Wahine Series on Thursday turned out to be the final race for Fast Company at Nawiliwili Harbor.
Jehovah’s Witnesses convention returns this weekend
LIHU‘E — Jehovah’s Witnesses announced its 2024 “Declare the Good News” convention series this weekend with a free, three-day live event at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
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.
Aloun Farms to acquire Kaua‘i Shrimp
KEKAHA — Kaua‘i Shrimp said on Thursday that the westside business is being acquired by Aloun Farms, a Hawai‘i agriculture leader.
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.
Enjoying the first bloom of sunflowers in Kaumakani
KAUMAKANI — There were gasps of awe among the busload of guests on Friday when the landscape turned from the brown and red dirt to yellow in the fields of Gay and Robinson.
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.