Stories by Dennis Fujimoto

Happy Camper for Monday, June 10, 2024

Christy Castillo is ready for The King’s Parade that happens on Saturday, the same day that the sold 0ut Kaua‘i United Way golf tournament (Lori Almarza still has a few more golf balls available for the 2,000-ball golf ball drop being done by the Jack Harter Helicopters crew!) at Puakea Golf Course (Puakea Grill has a great breakfast menu).

EK Lions award scholarships to students

LIHU‘E — Three graduates of Kaua‘i High School were named recipients of $1,000 scholarships by the East Kaua‘i Lions Club during a special dinner meeting at the Kaua‘i Veterans Center on Thursday.

Chef Don Gusman wins at Kaua‘i Poke Fest

PO‘IPU — Chef Don Gusman and team g3=Gusman Go Getters earned the coveted first place trophy presented by Chef Sam Choy during the 2024 Kaua‘i Poke Fest held at the Koloa Landing Resort on Saturday.

American Idol winner playing at Freedom Fest

MANA — Iam Tongi, the American Idol 2023 winner is coming to Kaua‘i, and the people of Kaua‘i are being invited to see the popular entertainer, states an announcement by the Pacific Missile Range Facility’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation program.

Free veterinary service to be offered during Tropic Care

WAIPOULI — Yappy Hour, a partnership between Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort and Kaua‘i Humane Society, was filled with excitement on Thursday, as the event drew a group of visiting travel advisors from the Apple Leisure Group and guests staying at the Waipouli property.

Fishing on Father’s Day in Nawiliwili

NAWILIWILI — Prizes are the keyword to the Nawiliwili Yacht Club’s Keiki edition of the Father’s Day Fishing Tournament, which will unfold at the Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor area on June 16.

Happy Camper for Friday, June 7, 2024

Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza, of Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani, and the Kamanawa Foundation present the halau’s Hula Ho‘iki 2024 on Sunday at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.

‘Bucket for Fun’ campaign feeds local families

WAILUA — Professional Golf Association pro Darrell Rego of the Wailua Golf Course inaugurated the “Bucket for Fun” campaign in April. The campaign was a food drive, which allowed Wailua Golf Course patrons to donate to the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i through a collection bucket in the Pro Shop.

Kaua‘i Krush softball teams celebrated

LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami celebrated two USA Softball Hawai‘i championships with Coach Kassie Wong and the 10 Under and 12 Under Kaua‘i Krush teams on Wednesday at the Mo‘ikeha Building.

Shave Ice for summer at Pau Hana Market

LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau is helping the Kaua‘i High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) club by offering the club a space at its Pau Hana Market on Mondays at Kukui Grove Center.

Come meet and learn with Kaua‘i Agora

LIHU‘E — “Ephemeral” was the word of the day for the Agora Club on Monday — the first Monday of the month — at the Saint Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church conference room located across the parking lot of the sanctuary.

Rainbows of pride sprout in Lihu‘e

LIHU‘E — Hundreds of people turned out on Saturday to experience the treatment of breezy trade winds on the sixth annual Pride Parade and festival in Lihu‘e.