Stories by Dennis Fujimoto

Free spay and neuter clinics start on Thursday

KILAUEA — Applications for the first free spay and neuter clinics for cats and dogs are available online at the Kaua‘i Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) website at www.kauaispca.org/our-programs.

Sign waving rally to call out violence on March 2

LIHU‘E — A roadside sign waving rally on March 2 from noon to 1 p.m. across from Lihu‘e Airport will focus on violence awareness, encouraging safe driving practices and educating youths on underage drinking.

Kaua‘i Prayer Luncheon on March 9

LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Island Ministries announced the 20th annual Kaua‘i Prayer Luncheon will be held at Kilohana Lu‘au Pavilion on March 9 with registration starting at 8 a.m., and the program starting at 9 a.m.

Lono arrives at Kukui Grove Center

LIHU‘E — The tapping sounds and rhythm emanating from behind dust screens at Kukui Grove Center on Monday was likened to the sound of woodpeckers atop trees.

Kapa‘a baseball gets two wins, Kaua‘i has one on Maui

MAUI — According to score sheets sent along by Masayo Sutton of The Maui News, Kaua‘i High School baseball took a 7-1 win over Lahainaluna High School and Kapa‘a High School dropped a 2-6 contest to the Baldwin Bears during a pre-season baseball tournament played on Friday on the Valley Isle.

ABLE Prom lights up Royal Sonesta

NAWILIWILI — With strong support from the County of Kaua‘i, Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami and others, the Lihu‘e Missionary Church coordinated the ABLE Prom on Saturday at the Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort and its renovated ballrooms.

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon

LIHU‘E — The Garden Island capitalized on a three-day holiday weekend to catch up on Lunar New Year celebrations from the West Shore through North Shore.

WCMS walking to school on Feb. 21

WAIMEA — Waimea Canyon Middle School (WCMS) is asking motorists to be mindful on Feb. 21, starting at 7 a.m., when it joins schools from around the world to host a “Walk to School” day.

Warriors seeded 4th at Division II state basketball tourney

HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association announced on Saturday that Kapa‘a High School, the reigning Central Pacific Bank Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation boys basketball champions, earned the No. 4 seed in Division II play when the Heide & Cook HHSAA boys basketball state championship play starts on Thursday.

Happy Camper for Monday, February 19, 2024

Both Nick and Nate Herbig of the Pittsburgh Steelers remember the days of Papalina Basketball when Coach Matt Taba emceed the All Position football clinic that even attracted Marcus Mariota of the Philadelphia (Mel Rapozo said that’s where Teddy Arroyo is attending a conference) Eagles.

Arizona wins John A. Burns Intercollegiate

NAWILIWILI — The 10th ranked Arizona Wildcats finished with its best round of three days to capture the 47th John A. Burns Intercollegiate tournament at the Ocean Course at Hokuala on Saturday.