32nd Taste of Hawai‘i sells out in Wailua
WAILUA — The Rotary Club of Kapa‘a’s 32nd Taste of Hawai‘i was sold out, said Rotarian Joseph Figaroa on Sunday at the Smith’s Tropical Paradise.
Waiapua‘a replaces Major’s Bay in Mana
MANA — E. Kalani Flores, who was described by Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Commanding Officer Captain Brett Stevenson as a researcher and scholar, said names are from where there were people.
Happy Camper for Monday, June 3, 2024
Tongarashi (haven’t heard that term since grandma-granda days!), Saimin Onion, mature onion. Basilio “Coach Bunga” Fuertes (and he brought Carmela Udarbe, too!) had it all on Saturday when he joined the Master Gardeners (is this the University of Hawai‘i?) at Grove Farm Market where despite the distraction of the Pride Parade, ga-a-a, no parking!
North Shore Lions give out $58,000 in scholarships
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, a fan of the North Shore Lions Club pancake breakfast that fuels the club’s scholarship fund, was called on to help distribute scholarships to North Shore students on Thursday at the Mo‘ikeha Building, Lihu‘e Civic Center.
Four West Kaua‘i students share first Somers Scholarships
WAIMEA — The Pilanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter L-Hawai‘i recently announced that three Waimea High School seniors and a West Kaua‘i woman pursuing a master’s degree are the recipients of the Lois R. and Lawrence H. Sommers P.E.O. Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic school year.
Town entry sign goes up ahead of Koloa Plantation Days
KOLOA — Bob Gunter of Koloa Rum Company, Arryl Kaneshiro and the Koloa Plantation Days 0rganizing members, and Greg Williams and members of the Koloa Lions Club were excitedly examining the recently planted Koloa Town entry sign.
Happy Camper for Saturday, June 1, 2024
Kudos and congratulations to Carol Yotsuda, Shannon Hiramoto and Kat Ho on hosting a great three-day pop-up that served to showcase 43 years of the Garden Island Arts Council, as well as a fundraising effort for “Ka Pae ‘Aina O Hawai‘i Nei” Hawaiian Archipelegop Mosaic Program.
Hilton Garden Inn site of Kaua‘i Songwriters Festival
WAILUA — The Kaua‘i Songwriters Music Festival (and concert), which is coming to the Hilton Garden Inn during the weekend of June 7-8, will feature workshops and a concert on June 8 that is open to the public.
Happy Camper for Friday, May 31, 2024
Apologies to Patricia Mihara and Ikito Muraoka for not acknowledging that Mr. Muraoka, Patricia’s father, is the oldest living veteran on Kaua‘i. Mr. Muraoka is a 442nd RCT veteran and at 102 years old. He lives in Lihu‘e.
Free Kaua‘i World Ocean Day at Nukoli‘i Beach on June 8
NUKOLI‘I — Ho‘omalu Ke Kai, in partnership with the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort, is inviting everyone to a Kaua‘i World Ocean Day event on June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nukoli‘i Beach located adjacent to the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort.
Early registration encouraged for Critter Camp
KIPU — The first Critter Camp hosted by the Kaua‘i Humane Society is not until June 10, but early registrations are being accepted now because enrollment is limited for the three different grade levels of the camp.
Kaua‘i Master Gardeners to host home garden event
PUHI — There always is activity at the Kaua‘i Master Gardeners tent during the Grove Farm Market that meets at the Puhi park open field from 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays.
WCMS and CKMS split middle school volleyball matches
PUHI — The Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School (CKMS) girls volleyball team broke a 16-16 deadlock in sudden death overtime to edge the Waimea Canyon Middle School girls 17-16 during lunchtime volleyball at the Kilohana Covered Playcourt.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Basilio “Coach Bunga” Fuertes has been a mentor and basketball coach for Waimea Middle School student Carmela Udarbe from the time she was in the third grade at the ‘Ele‘ele Elementary School. Coach Bunga will be joining the Master Gardeners in a special plant and agriculture demonstration on Saturday at the Grove Farm Market that sounds the horn at 9:30 a.m. at the Puhi park open field.
Young Lawyers celebrate Law Week
PUHI — One of the guests visiting the Ask-A-Lawyer tent on Saturday was federal judge Micah Smith, who took advantage of the early start time of the Grove Farm-sponsored booth.
Team Lihu‘e Storm wins hoops tourney
KALAHEO — The Team Lihu‘e Storm sixth grade girls was the sole Kaua‘i winner following the Westside Basketball Club’s Memorial Day Tournament that ended on Monday at Kalaheo Neighborhood Center.
Nearly 700 high school students graduated on Kaua‘i on Friday
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i celebrated the graduation of nearly 700 students on Friday when the three public high schools were joined by a handful of charter schools in marking the end of a 13-year career in school by the graduating seniors.
Zonta Club of Kaua‘i awards 5 scholarships
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami joined members of the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i on May 22 when the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i celebrated the awarding of $15,000 in scholarships to five graduating senior students at the Puakea Grill.
Kapa‘a High School seniors part of Early College Program
KAPA‘A — Sixteen Kapa‘a High School seniors earned college credits and were admitted to four-year higher education institutions before they received their high school diplomas on Friday.
Hundreds of people turn out for Memorial Day service at Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery
HANAPEPE — A hearty and enthusiastic round of applause peppered with equally enthusiastic “chee-hoo” from Norman Hashisaka on Monday when retired General Mary Kay Hertog, the commander of the Kaua‘i Veterans Council, introduced Hashisaka as the oldest living veteran on Kaua‘i.