Recycling Christmas trees on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Now that Christmas has come and gone, the county announced that Christmas trees are accepted for recycling daily, except on holidays, at the green waste drop-off areas at refuse transfer stations from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Did you see that parol sandwiched between the two upright big Christmas trees at the Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club?
California bowl champions feted by county council
LIHU‘E — When the Lihu‘e Patriots 12 and Under Pop Warner football team arrived to receive commendations from the Kaua‘i County Council on Dec. 20, one member was missing — head coach Kalani Apilado.
Wahine hoopsters find new high point mark
WAIMEA — The results of the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls basketball Round 1 could be determined on Wednesday, when Kapa‘a High School’s Warriors travel to Clem Gomes Gym in Waimea to face the Menehune.
Fireworks go on sale for New Year’s Eve
LIHU‘E — Erika Kleinfeld, of Pacific Fireworks, was seated behind the makeshift counter on Monday, the first day when fireworks could legally go on sale.
Overflow crowd for Olelo Christmas Pageant in ‘Ele‘ele
‘ELE‘ELE — Rev. Kerry Holder Joffrion of the Episcopal Church of West Kaua‘i, St. John’s church in ‘Ele‘ele, could not contain herself as she animately became involved in directing the Kumu Ola Choir, the church’s children choir, from the back of the tiny church that was filled to overflowing on Saturday evening at the church’s Christmas Eve service.
Kropp is new Kilauea minister
KILAUEA — The Christ Memorial Episcopal Church, the historic stone church in Kilauea, welcomed Rev. Catherine Amy Kropp to a full-time position.
Happy Camper for Monday, December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas, Kaua‘i! It’s Christmas, so the Pau Hana Market won’t happen, today. This gives the plants time to prepare for New Year’s Day when the Pau Hana Market reopens to welcome the New Year 2024 on Jan. 1 at Kukui Grove Center.
Halulu Fishpond Access preserved on North Shore of Kaua‘i
HONOLULU — The Trust for Public Land celebrated its 50th project with the Dec. 11 announcement of the purchase and transfer of Halulu Fishpond Access to Waipa Foundation in Hanalei.
Happy Camper for Saturday, December 23, 2023
This is the day before Christmas Eve and Melissa McFerrin Warrack (get better, soon!) said this is the final night of the Holiday Light Show that starts at 7 p.m. at Kukui Grove Center parking lot fronting the Starbucks (the Christmas Blend is gone at the Target Starbucks!) and Jamba Juice.
Makeup soccer matches to be played on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The inclement weather of a couple days ago created a mess with the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation (KIF) soccer scheduling.
Spirit of Giving campaign raises $30,000 on Kauai
LIHU‘E — The Spirit of Giving campaign finished on Monday at Pau Hana Market by raising $30,000 for Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i Urgent Care offers self-scheduling appointments
LIHU‘E — Visits to the Kaua‘i Urgent Care, located at 4484 Pahe‘e St, in Lihu‘e, just became easier to plan under a new self-scheduling system that allows patients to reserve a spot up to a day in advance.
Happy Camper for Friday, December 22, 2023
The weather outside has been less than Hawai‘i, but the weather hasn’t slowed down the calendar as the days before Christmas gets closer and closer.
Island School takes four of six KIF paddling races
NAWILIWILI — The Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation opened its outrigger canoe paddling season by welcoming varsity girls, boys and mixed teams from the Kawaikini New Century Public Charter Schools on Saturday.
Japanese university students seeking host families
LIHU‘E — A group of students from Nagoya University of Foreign Studies are seeking host families for an upcoming stay on the island of Kaua‘i.
The star rises at Folds of Honor golf tournament
NAWILIWILI — The weather cooperated on Sunday when the Ocean Course Hokuala golf club hosted the second Operation: Rising Star — the translation for “Hokuala — Folds of Honor golf tournament for more than 35 teams.
Caregivers’ Corner launched in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Caregivers’ Corner is aiming to help caregivers and their loved ones.
Waimea wahine split Kapa‘a trip
KAPA‘A — Waimea High School girls basketball junior varsity took its match 50-13 over the Kapa‘a, but dropped the varsity contest 60-38 in Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation games played at Bernice Hundley Gym.
County of Kaua‘i honored for work on sea level rise
LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i was honored by the Hawai‘i Senate for its adoption of a new Sea Level Rise Constraint District.