Futsal Kauai gets 2 of 6 titles
LIHUE — The Futsal Kauai 12 Under boys and the Futsal Kauai 14 Under girls picked up wins Sunday to wrap up the Kauai Soccer Association fall season at the North Vidinha fields.
‘Project Connect Kauai’ observes National Homeless Awareness Week
LIHUE — There were those who were skeptical about revealing where they live after previous experiences led to aggravating their homeless condition. There were those who were afraid of their parents’ wrath if they found out about their homeless situation, and there were those who were still looking for a place to call home.
Ryant Sakamoto takes last race
LIHUE — Ryant Sakamoto lost little time switching out from his drag racing jumpsuit into baseball gear.
KAGRA names Casera Silva 2019 All Around
POIPU — Casera Silva piled up 218 points, including four top division spots, to earn the honor of All Around Cowgirl by the Kauai All Girl Rodeo Association. The announcement followed the final rodeo event for 2019 that ended the calendar year in August.
Oceans of discovery
The new Kauai ocean discovery facility is finally coming, said Jean Souza, the program specialist with the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary and the Pacific Islands Region.
Happy Camper for Monday, November 18, 2019
Nope, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami didn’t make it to the obstacle course, where everyone was anxious to see how he would do against the never-ending supply of Wilcox Elementary School students who competed against celebrities, including Kauai Fire Department Deputy Chief Kilipaki Vaughan (he was even distracted by tossing fuzz balls in the Not In My Backyard game!) and the KFD crews, Kauai Police Department Chief Todd Raybuck and the KPD crew (Paul Applegate said he lost count of how many kids beat him in that course).
Rainbows visit Kauai
The most crucial facet of the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball visit to Kauai was that it was free for residents, said Laurie Yoshida of Corteva Agriscience, who coordinated the weekend trip for the reigning Big West champion Rainbow Warriors.
Happy Camper for Sunday, November 17, 2019
Kudos to Franci Davila, Trysen Kaneshige, Seth Womble and the many, many hands (did you get yours involved?) on a great O Au Keia, A Healing Mental Health Art Show, that found life in the former Sports Authority space (Kukui Grove Center had the Vance Pascua mixed martial arts experience there last week). Carol Yotsuda was getting worried her Garden Island Arts Council board was going to leave her alone to disassemble the environment, and Trysen amassed a nice collection of artists for a nice street flavor, and Joanne Parongao had to get the Tsunami Taiko ensemble involved.
A ‘Red’ letter day
The Salvation Army Capt. Shawn Keoho of the Hanapepe Corps had a family emergency and could not be in attendance Saturday at Kukui Grove Center when The Salvation Army launched its 2019 Red Kettle and Angel Tree programs.
Mitey Mite Raiders heading to D3 Championships
The Lihue Raiders Mitey Mites shut down the Koloa Rams 36-0 to complete an undefeated 8-0 season Sunday during the Kauai Pop Warner Football League games contested at Hanapepe Stadium.
Walmart renovations blessed
Mark Perriello, Kauai Chamber of Commerce president, said Walmart Lihue is more than a very important store. It is a builder of communities.
Kauai Community Market celebrates 10 years
The Kauai Community Market, a partnership between the Kauai County Farm Bureau and Kauai Community College, celebrated 10 years of meeting each Saturday — rain or shine — at the KCC front parking lot adjacent to Kaumualii Highway.
Happy Camper for Friday, November 15, 2019
There is still time to take in ‘O Au Keia, A Healing Mental Health Art Show that opens at 5 p.m. today in the former Sports Authority space at Kukui Grove Center.
Art show seeks to change perceptions
The only thing missing is you, said Franci Davila, the spearhead of ‘O Au Keia, a “Healing Mental Health Art Show” presented by the Kauai Mental Health Advocates and Inspire to Create Media.
Hundreds take part in Kekaha student-safety program
Hundreds of students, teachers and families flooded Elepaio Road Thursday during the combined Walk to School with Kekaha School and St. Theresa School.
Forensic nurses respond to violence
LIHUE — Six sexual assault nurse examiners — Jennifer Antony, Charlene Ono, Ranelle Ka‘awa, Tami Ramil, Stephanie Huhn and Ceisha Judd — were recognized Monday by the Office of the Mayor and County Council, who brought forth a commendation and proclamation.
The fairy godfather cometh
JR Guerrero was planning on doing yard work Sunday at the Boys & Girls Club Kapaa Clubhouse.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Junior Leones was participating in the annual Veterans Day service for the first time as he joined Nate Paleka (he’s related to Kapaa High School’s Calvin Paleka) and Makoa Ibaan on the caretaker team (great job getting the place readied for the service!).
Na Koa, Hoopstars tops at Veterans Day Shootout
PUHI — Na Koa Basketball and the Hoopstars emerged as division winners at the Veterans Day Shootout basketball tournament that wrapped up Monday afternoon at the Wilcox Gymnasium on the Island School campus.
KSA titles on the line
LIHUE — Hawaii Chaos’ Kingston Anakalea and Kaleb Panui each scored two goals to lead the 10 Under boys’ team to a 6-1 win over the Keahi Boys 10 Under team Sunday to advance Chaos into the finals of the Kauai Soccer Association fall season at the North Vidinha fields.