NBC sports camps coming in June
KOLOA — The W of Kaua‘i with Josh Burton as president, is bringing back the NBC camps for basketball and volleyball in June.
Herbig brothers, Chef Simeon are Kaua‘i Poke Fest celebrity judges
PO‘IPU — When doors to the Fourth annual Kaua‘i Poke Fest open at Koloa Landing Resort on June 8, the poke fest’s guest judges Nick and Nate Herbig of the Pittsburgh Steelers will be joined by celebrity judge Chef Sheldon Simeon of Lineage and Tiffany’s on Maui.
Happy Camper for Monday, May 28, 2024
Happy Memorial Day!
No, the Pau Hana Market is on, and the Kukui Grove is working its regular schedule. Laurie Ho said the West Kaua‘i Episcopal Church with the Valdez Farm (they’re known for their westside tomatoes) is coming to the market as a fundraiser for the churches’ projects.
Kaua‘i High School senior wins first year tuition at UH
LIHU‘E — Thursday marked the final day of instruction for the more than 200 seniors at Kaua‘i High School before the Class of 2024 takes their commencement walk.
Happy Camper for Saturday, May 25, 2024
There is still time to Ask-A-Lawyer at the Grove Farm Market where the Young Lawyers will be at the Grove Farm-sponsored tent to ask questions and get free legal information. The lawyers will be at the Grove Farm Market until at least noon.
‘Washed Up’ opens on World Oceans Day
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Society of Artists (KSA), in sponsorship with Kaua‘i Surfrider Foundation, will open its Sixth Annual Washed Up - A Marine Debris Show on June 8 at the KSA gallery at Kukui Grove Center.
Pacific Missile Range Facility car show draws a crowd
MANA — Harvey Maeda was an award winner during the Pacific Missile Range Facility MWR Auto Skills Car Show that was held on May 11 at the naval base in Mana.
Memorial Day service at Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery on Monday
HANAPEPE — Retired Air Force General Mary Kay Hertog, commander of the Kaua‘i Veterans Council, reminds everyone that the annual Kaua‘i Veterans Council Memorial Day Service will take place on Monday at the Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery starting at 10 a.m.
Happy Camper for Friday, May 24, 2024
Dillon Ancheta missed out on the andagi (mahalo Puakea golfers for the “we pau, already” treat on Wednesday) from Puakea Grill.
Waimea JROTC gets last-minute push for upcoming tour
WAIMEA — Retired Col. Vincent Freeman, a senior Army instructor with the Waimea High School JROTC, said that the contribution of $10,000 by West Kaua‘i Club 100 was especially meaningful because the club is directly linked to veterans, who were involved inWorld War II in Europe.
52 Menehune share nearly $80,000 in scholarships
WAIMEA — The Waimea Alumni and Friends Foundation (WAFF) announced the recipients of its scholarships totaling $78,080 during a dinner in the school’s cafeteria on May 15.
Bike riders on the road for race in Koke‘e on Sunday
KOKE‘E — Koke‘e Road, from the Kekaha Mini-Mart store to the intersection with Waimea Canyon Drive, will be closed to all vehicles on Sunday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., states a traffic advisory from the Pedal to the Meadow Planning Committee.
Ha‘ena-Hanalei run to kick off summer
HANALEI — Thousands of participants are anticipated when the Hanalei Canoe Club hosts the 42nd Ha‘ena to Hanalei Race on June 1.
The King’s celebration is on June 15
LIHU‘E — The next parade in Lihu‘e will be the King’s Parade and Ho‘olaule‘a that will unfold on June 15 from the Vidinha Stadium parking lots and finish at the lawn of the historic County Building.
Firefighters honored for rescuing distressed swimmer
LIHU‘E — Four Kauai Fire Department (KFD) members were honored for their efforts during the rescue of a visitor in the water fronting Pono Kai in Kapa‘a.
Taste of Hawai‘i tickets go on sale
WAILUA — Tickets for the highly popular Taste of Hawai‘i are available online by visiting the Taste of Hawai‘i website at tasteofhawaii.net.
High School graduation ceremonies begin Friday on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — More than 700 high school seniors will celebrate graduation starting on Friday.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Laurie Ho, of the Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau, said the new Mother’s Filipino Comfort Food trailer was cute, as Frances and Geraldine Baniaga tried to adjust the new pink trailer (it showed up at the Kapa‘a Branch opening of the Garden Island Federal Credit Union with free plate lunches, last month) into their space at the Pau Hana Market.
Meetings strive to give a voice to homelessness
LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i Housing Agency opened its series of meetings on Tuesday to collect information for its five year homelessness strategic plan.
Axel Gaetano wins kindergarten level state chess title
ANAHOLA — Axel Gaetano, of Anahola, became the kindergarten level state chess champion after winning his category at the 2024 Guy Ontai State K-12 Chess Championship, which took place at Washington Middle School on O‘ahu on April 20.