Celebrating the ‘People’s Prince’
PO‘IPU — People around the island took time out to celebrate the March 26, 1871, birthday of Prince Jonah Kalaniana‘ole Pi‘ikoi and his lifelong legacy of advocating and caring for the people of Hawai‘i.
Kaua‘i nonprofits encouraged to apply for grants from Hawaiian Telcom
HONOLULU — Kaua‘i nonprofit organizations focused on improving residents’ access to technology, and health and well–being, are encouraged to apply for a grant from Hawaiian Telcom.
Lee, Kauakahi and Amina close this year’s EKK series
NUKOLI‘I — E Kanikapila Kakou will close its 41st season on Monday by featuring three pivotal Hawaiian music artists at the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Warehouse fire causes $350,000 in damage
KAPA‘A — A warehouse fire on Apopo Road in Kapa‘a caused an estimated $350,000 in damage on Thursday evening.
Happy Camper for Saturday, March 23, 2024
There are only two Thursdays remaining to take in the National Tropical Botanical Garden Florilegium exhibit at the NTBG Botanical Laboratory in Kalaheo … the ‘ohi‘a (NTBG in partnership with the Kaua‘i Invasive Species Committee is giving away ‘ohi‘a seedlings as part of its Grow Aloha program on April 20) was not cooperating.
Yamauchi’s hit pushes Waimea to victory in baseball
WAIMEA — Waimea High School baseball player Evan Yamauchi smacked a two-run double in the bottom of the seventh inning on Wednesday to trigger a mob of ecstatic blueshirts during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation baseball game against Kapa‘a at Cook Field in Waimea.
Maui wildfire relief expands on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — MaBel Ferreiro Fujiuchi, the Chief Executive Officer for the Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity (KEO), announced the expansion of relief efforts in recognition of the immense challenges faced by families affected by the Maui wildfires.
PACT Act enrollment coming to Kaua‘i
HONOLULU — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System said there will be a PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) registration and community call on March 27-28 at Kaua‘i Veterans Center, 3215 Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Highway.
Let the egg hunt begin at The Shops at Kukui‘ula
KUKUI‘ULA — Easter Egg hunting will take place in conjunction with the weekly Culinary Market experience on March 27 at The Shops at Kukui‘ula.
Voyagers improve to 2-0 in KIF volleyball
PUHI — The Island School Voyagers outplayed Kaua‘i High School on both fronts on Tuesday to improve to 2-0 in the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation boys volleyball standings.
Bunny House scheduled through Easter at the Kukui Grove Center
LIHU‘E — Keiki were everywhere on Tuesday during the regular Toddler Tuesday programming at Kukui Grove Center. And so were the bunnies.
GIFCU opening Kapa‘a Branch on Friday
KAPA‘A — The first 100 people will receive a meal plate prepared by Mom’s Filipino Comfort Food during the grand opening celebration of the Garden Island Federal Credit Union, Kapa‘a Branch on Friday, starting at 11 a.m., said Myrvie Buster, the credit union’s member services director.
Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i win latest KIF tennis events
LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a swept its series by winning both the girls and boys tennis series over Waimea during a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation (KIF) matchup at Waimea High School on Saturday. In other action, Kaua‘i High School won the boys and girls matches over Island School at Po‘ipu Kai tennis courts on Saturday.
Arizona State University sweeps The Donnis invitational
NAWILIWILI — Arizona State University ran away with the 2024 Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational intercollegiate golf tournament on Tuesday after posting an 822 tournament total at the Ocean Course at Hokuala.
Helicopter to drop 10,000 Easter eggs on Saturday
LIHU‘E — A helicopter will drop at least 10,000 Easter eggs on Saturday at the Vidinha Stadium soccer fields, as Hope Collective Church brings fun, love and hope to adults and keiki to the entire island of Kaua‘i during the Easter season.
Yamane, Iha and Tacbian elected to KIUC Board
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) announced the results of its Board of Directors election on Saturday afternoon.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Jock Goodman of Jock’s Photography (nah, he’s got silver jewelry and more, too!) wanted to know on Sunday why don’t you iron your clovers at the Beach House craft fair.
Kamakai the humpback is here!
LIHU‘E — Kamakai, a life-sized inflatable, walk-in humpback whale, is ready for the spring break that started when school let up on Friday.
Lydgate Farms wins Gold at International chocolate festival
LIHU‘E — Will Lydgate of Lydgate Farms was very proud of his gold award from The Cacao of Excellence 2023 that he showed off on Saturday during the National Agriculture Week celebration at Kukui Grove Center.
Salvation Army ARC collecting on Friday
AHUKINI — The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center team will be back on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.