KIF announces swimming All-Stars
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation on Friday released the 2024 KIF Swimming All-Stars, which included the Central Pacific Bank KIF champions, the Kaua‘i High School boys, and the Island School girls.
FMPR scholarship applications being accepted
LIHU‘E — Applications for the 2024 Fujita & Miura Public Relations (FMPR) Scholarship are currently being accepted.
Happy Camper for Friday, February 16, 2024
Ashley Nelson (welcome to the Bikes on Rice “slow ride” where no one gets left behind!) said she’s not afraid of potholes (except for the big ones!) when she found out about other bike rides being offered by Tommy Noyes.
Friends of Kaua‘i Wildlife Refuges scholarship now accepting applications
KILAUEA — The Friends of Kaua‘i Wildlife Refuges are currently accepting applications for their annual scholarship named in honor of Daniel Moriarty.
Kaua‘i boys, Waimea girls claim KIF wrestling titles
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i High School boys wrestling team dominated the field of wrestlers with 22 pointing grapplers during the Central Pacific Bank Kaua‘i Interscholastic wrestling championships on Feb. 10 at Kaua‘i High School gymnasium.
Malafu invited to Mufi Hannemann Jamboree
LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a High School senior Olivia Malafu, of the state Division II third place team, will be participating in the 30th Mufi Hannemann Basketball Jamboree that will be held at the ‘Iolani School gyms starting on Monday.
Wailua Heritage Trail pau, for now
WAILUA — A joint effort between the County of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, Kaua‘i Visitor Bureau, Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources and Royal Coconut Coast Association (RCCA) resulted in the expansion of the Wailua Heritage Trail to a full 3-mile route.
Health and wellness resource fair held at SMMH
KAPA‘A — Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation Kaua‘i Region CEO and president Lance Segawa invited people to take some head cabbages on Saturday during the HHSC Kaua‘i Region community health and wellness resource fair at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH).
Koke‘e cabin leases up for auction
KOKE‘E — The state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources announced the availability of seven cabins in the historic Koke‘e recreation residence community that will be auctioned to the public for annual leases in mid-April during the third auction.
‘The Burns’ tees off on Thursday
NAWILIWILI — Kellie Pleas of the Ocean Course at Hokuala at Timbers Resort said University of Hawai‘i Mens Golf Coach Scott Simpson was inducted to the Hawai‘i Golf Hall of Fame on Feb. 10 during the Hawai‘i Golf Ho‘olaule‘a Awards Dinner on O‘ahu.
Celebrating the day of love on Kaua‘i
No one needed to say how much the kupuna loved dancing and eating on Valentine’s Day.
Registration deadline looms for pickleball tourney
NUKOLI‘I — The deadline for registering for the First Valentine’s Pickleball Tournament is Friday.
Inouye, Lin fuel KIF at state swim meet
KIHEI, Maui — Island School senior Chloe Inouye won a gold medal and Kaua‘i High School sophomore Brandon Lin earned two silver medals at the K. Mark Takai Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association swimming and diving championship that wrapped up on Saturday at Kihei Aquatics Center.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Happy Valentine’s Day! Edwin Vea of The Beach House restaurant said it’s after Valentine’s Day, but their next craft fair is on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with about 50 vendors (that’s a good amount of choices as far as local craft fairs go!). Go early for the best parking.
Official language of Hawaiian people fills the shopping center
LIHU‘E — The welcoming of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, the Kaua‘i Quilt Show and the Ola Ka ‘i Kaua‘i-Ni‘ihau event and more filled Kukui Grove Center with celebrant people on Saturday.
Malasada Day at Kaua‘i Bakery
LIHU‘E — The sign on the door of Kaua‘i Bakery indicated that the bakery voted Best by TGI readers is normally closed on Tuesday.
Menehune wahine paddlers first in championship regatta
HILO, Hawai‘i — The Waimea High School varsity girls paddling team returned home on Sunday with a gold medal from the 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association canoe paddling championships that was held on Saturday on the waters of Hilo Bay.
Female hiker rescued on Hanakapi‘ai Trail
HA‘ENA — First responders rescued a 63-year-old Florida woman on the Hanakapi‘ai Trail after an apparent misstep on Saturday afternoon.
‘Ohana Fit Fest shares $15,000
PRINCEVILLE — The North Shore Give, a community foundation, presented $15,000 in awards to five schools for their respective health and fitness projects from a portion of the proceeds generated by the recent ‘Ohana Fit Fest.
Happy Camper for Monday, February 12, 2024
Today is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday (how many of you remember when it used to be a holiday?) All of the presidents’ birthdays are celebrated on President’s Day (how many of you remember when George Washington’s — he was the first president of the United States — birthday was celebrated?).