Bonjolea II takes Wells Memorial Series
NAWILIWILI — Skipper Bonnie Tiffany and the crew aboard Bonjolea II outfoxed Speedy to take the seventh, and final race of the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Gene Wells Memorial Series that played out on Oct. 12 at Nawiliwili Harbor.
Mya Quarles is Miss Kaua‘i Veteran
LIHU‘E — Waimea High School senior Mya Quarles was named 2023 Miss Kauai Veteran on Wednesday.
‘A‘o gets help reaching the sea
WAILUA — Waimea High School science teacher Charles Folks and Commander Kacee Jossis of the Pacific Missile Range Facility were among the guests invited to the blessing and release of a trio of endangered Newell’s Shearwater birds, or ‘a‘o, at Lydgate Park in Wailua on Wednesday.
First Tee-Hawai‘i to host free coaches clinic
LIHU‘E — Are you a creator of game changers?
Altar Society Ladies of Holy Cross bazaar announced
KALAHEO — Portuguese sweet bread, homemade baked goods, handmade craft items, pickled items, fruits, a variety of plants and a pound of kalua pork for $10 are some of the many items being offered when the Altar Society Ladies of the Holy Cross Church open the annual bazaar on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to noon at Holy Cross Church in Kalaheo.
Lihu‘e Storm 12 and Under girls basketball team strong in Pahoa
PAHOA, Hawai‘i Island— The Lihu‘e Storm 12 and Under girls basketball team can boast of the “Select Hoopsters” title after winning first place in 12U division play at the 2023 Hawai‘i Select Hoopsters Classic, which wrapped up on Saturday on the Big Island.
Kapa‘a, Waimea sweep in girls volleyball
PUHI — With a lot more girls volleyball matches to play in the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation, Kapa‘a High School varsity girls took the lead in the KIF second round following its sweep over Island School on Tuesday night at Wilcox Gymnasium.
Free, collapsible water jugs to be distributed
PUA LOKE — The County of Kaua‘i Department of Water will be distributing free collapsible water jugs along with other water conservation tools and prizes on Saturday during the weekly Grove Farm Market that starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Puhi open field.
Light a candle on Oct. 19
LIHU‘E — October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Dr. Laurel Coleman (she’s planning to walk) said Arnold Leong of the Fah Inn (there actually is a ‘Fah Inn’ building in Waimea) is planning to cook pancakes for participants of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which takes place on Saturday with registration starting at 7 a.m. and the walk starting at 8 a.m. at the Ocean Course at Hokuala.
Kaua‘i boys, girls win air rifle matches
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i High School boys and girls teams won the latest round of the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation air rifle matches hosted by Island School at the Kaua‘i High School range on Saturday.
Connecting through culture at Matsuri Kaua‘i Festival
LIHU‘E — Jerry Hirata, of the Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple in Hanapepe, was engrossed in conversation about bonsai with Stephen Fuji, of the Kaua‘i Bonsai Club, at the Matsuri Kaua‘i Festival held at Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall on Saturday.
Warriors look sharp in win; showdown on Tuesday
LIHU‘E — Tuesday night is the second round showdown between the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation First Round holder Island School girls volleyball team and the Kapa‘a High School girls, which has won two matches into the second round in strong fashion.
Pumpkins, chocolate and coffee at Kilohana festival
PUHI — The weather cooperated for the thousands of people who passed through the gates of the 8th annual Chocolate & Coffee Festival at the Kilohana lu‘au pavilion on Sunday.
Sign waving event raises awareness for blind people
LIHU‘E — Wailua resident Kim Look Lopez said on Thursday that it’s a good thing Kaua‘i has a club, the National Federation of the Blind, Kaua‘i Chapter, for blind people.
Happy Camper for Monday, October 16, 2023
The Kaua‘i High School Japanese Club has been busy during fall break, creating fresh floral arrangements (did you check out the ikebana displays at Matsuri Kaua‘i?) as a fundraiser for the club’s anticipated trip to Japan.
Kapa‘a High routs Kaua‘i 62-6 at home
KAPA‘A — Facing a 55-0 deficit, and the clock winding down with 5:57 remaining in the game, Kaua‘i High School wide receiver Kami Fonua realized he had the ball in his hands from second-half quarterback Racen Pegeder.
A ‘howling’ start to Halloween events in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Freaky Friday just coincided with Friday being celebrated as Friday the 13th at Kukui Grove Center that launched a nearly monthlong calendar of activity centered around Halloween and its surrounding family-friendly fun and festivities.
Happy Camper for Saturday, October 14, 2023
No, Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami, I don’t think The Happy Camper is related to Suo Oshima Mayor Kiyotaka Fujimoto, who was on Kaua‘i to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Suo Oshima and County of Kaua‘i “sister island” relationships.
Kaua‘i, Suo-Oshima reaffirm ‘Sister Island’ ties
LIHU‘E — Liaison and translator Art Umezu said on Thursday that he hasn’t slept for three days, as he emceed the County of Kaua‘i and Suo Oshima 60th anniversary Reaffirmation Ceremony at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.