Registration opens for Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge
HANALEI — The Namolokama O‘ Hanalei Canoe Club announced that preregistration for the annual Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge is open online at https://flpregister.com/en/679.
Kapa‘a squad strong at USA Cheer Camp
HONOLULU — The Kapa‘a High School cheer squad, current Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation champions, fared well during its participation at the USA Cheer Camp that was held from July 5 through July 7 at ‘Iolani Schools on O‘ahu.
Collegiate bowlers from Kaua‘i rolling along in college
LIHU‘E — Jean Souza, the on-site manager of the Kaua‘i Ocean Discovery learning center, was surprised on Sunday to learn there are collegiate bowlers from Kaua‘i.
Wahine do it all in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — Laura Lindsey, a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee position in the upcoming election, took advantage of the crowd at Wahine Made to get herself better known among the voting age public at Kapa‘a Beach Park on Saturday.
Men of the Koi Dynasty celebrate 15 years
HANAPEPE — When the West Kaua‘i Hongwanji temple gong signals the start of obon festivities on Friday evening, the gong will also announce the 15th anniversary of the Men of the Koi Dynasty doing bon dance.
Kaua‘i Humane Society announces reduced fee adoptions
LIHU‘E — Starting Monday and continuing through July 31, the Kaua‘i Humane Society announced its participation in the Summer National Empty the Shelters program done in partnership with the BISSELL Pet Foundation.
Happy Camper for Monday, July 8, 2024
Kumu’s Cupboard will be hosting a School Supply Drive for educators this Saturday (isn’t that when the Koloa Plantation Days people, and the County of Kaua‘i are cleaning Maluhia Road?) during the weekly Grove Farm Market at the Puhi park open field (the regular Puhi Park is where the Kaua‘i Senior Softball League plays).
Community skatepark design meetings in Hanapepe, Nawiliwili
LIHU‘E — Justin McDonald has been skating on Kaua‘i for more than 35 years, before the birth of Kaua‘i Skate ‘Ohana.
Kaua‘i welcomes Wounded Warrior ‘ohana!
LIHU‘E — Buzz Lightyear of Disney’s Toy Story fame can fly, said Brenda Turville Biehler of Showtime Characters.
Peleke Flores gets NEA honor
LIHU‘E — Fred “Peleke” Flores, the field operations and cultural resources manager with Malama Hule‘ia, was named the recipient of the Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Award from the National Education Association in Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Happy Camper for Saturday, July 6, 2024
Today is the Wahine Made Market and Festival that takes place at the Kapa‘a Beach Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than two dozen booths.
Kaua‘i Lions Club makes history
LIHU‘E — When Tisha Remigio and Michelle Panoke were installed as president and vice president, respectively, of the Kaua‘i Lions Club, the pair of ladies made Lions history.
An eventful Fourth of July on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A 44-year-old Hanama‘ulu man died, a Wailua motel suffered fire damage caused by fireworks, and Kaua‘i experienced several events that marked the 248th anniversary of the United States starting Wednesday night and continuing through Thursday night.
Happy Camper for Friday, July 5, 2024
Nature artist Kimberly Kirk opened her three-artist Show and Sale on Independence Day at the Kaua‘i Society of Artists gallery at Kukui Grove Center.
Walmart invites local businesses to Open Call
LIHU‘E — Entrepreneurs in Hawai‘i are invited by Walmart to pitch their products for a space on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves, as Walmart opens its 11th annual Open Call event.
STRIVE program celebrates its third cohort of students
PUHI — Kaua‘i Community College, which is the only facility in the state to offer the STRIVE program, celebrated on Monday its third cohort of students completing the eight-week program, said Dirk Soma, one of the STRIVE instructors.
What’s going to happen to the old Big Save?
LIHU‘E — Keith Perry of the Office of the Mayor said the event on Tuesday should’ve been a “brick breaking” instead of a “groundbreaking” at the back end of the building that formerly housed the Lihu‘e Big Save.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Congratulations to the Kaua‘i Protect Our Nation’s Youth Bronco All-Stars for winning the team’s second state championships on Sunday in Hilo.
Kaua‘i PONY 14U earns state penant in Hilo
HILO, Hawai‘i — Kaua‘i’s Protect Our Nation’s Youth, more commonly known as PONY, baseball 14 and Under team earned its state championship in Hilo with a 7-2 win over the hosting Hilo team over the weekend.
Thousands prepare to enjoy the Fourth festivities
LIHU‘E — Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Commander Capt. Brett Stevenson, speaking at the Monday graduation of STRIVE students where he was a guest judge, said he anticipates an audience of up to 10,000 people for the America’s Most West Freedom Fest on Wednesday. The event will feature American Idol winner Iam Tongi.