Preschoolers get Fire Prevention Week message
KAPAA — In coordination with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Kapaa Fire Station, local State Farm Insurance Agent Darrellyn Lemke donated a Fire Prevention Week tool kit to the All Saints Preschool in Kapaa.
Kauai girls secure bowling title
LIHUE — Kauai High School boys and girls took the Kauai Interscholastic Federation Bowling, Week 4 bowling results that was rolled at Kauai Bowl on Thursday.
Waimea breaks Kapaa volleyball win streak
LIHU‘E — Kapaa High School girls volleyball suffered its first loss of the season and Kauai High School girls volleyball celebrated its rare straight set victory during the Kauai Interscholastic Federation matches played on Friday night.
‘The Nightmare on the Westside’ is coming
WAIMEA — You have to cross Da Bridge to get to “The Nightmare on the Westside.”
Happy Camper for Monday, October 7, 2024
It’s the real thing! Kudos to Kauai Fire Department’s Kilipaki Vaughn and the crew at Station 3 (that’s Lihue) for being able to respond to the dispatch call
Fire Prevention Week kicks off in Lihue
LIHUE — At least 500 people took part in the 2024 Fire Prevention Week kickoff on Saturday at the Kauai Philippine Cultural Center.
The Musubi Truck fuels fall break
LIHUE — Fall break for public elementary, middle and high school students started Saturday and will continue for a week with students returning to the classroom on Oct. 14.
Pumpkins in Poipu for October
POIPU — The Shops at Kukuiula, in partnership with other Hawaii organizations and in celebration of this year’s Harvest Festival, announced they will be hosting the annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway, as well as fun, family-friendly events throughout October.
Happy Camper for Saturday, October 5, 2024
Councilwoman Felicia Cowden was able to sip a congratulatory glass of champagne on Thursday after making Julie Souza and her dad’s 40-year dream of converting Hoona Road into a one-way, mauka to makai, road near what is known as Baby Beach.
KIF air riflery adopts new format
LIHUE — When the Kauai Interscholastic Federation air riflery matches get underway starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Island School range, this will be the first time KIF air riflery participants will experience the new format, unless previously they participated in the Hawaii High School Athletic Association state matches.
Coach needed for girls football program
WAIMEA — Waimea High School Athletic Director Dino Pabre announced that the athletic department is currently accepting resumes for the position of girls football head coach.
Raising awareness for breast cancer
LIHUE — Pink is the color of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the month of October was welcomed with splashes of pink everywhere, including at the sign waving event coordinated by the Kauai Committee on the Status of Women at Kauai Community College.
Happy Camper for Friday, October 4, 2024
October started with a bang, as Kauai High School girls volleyball players (yes, even the Junior Varsity) showed up with pink hair ribbons (the security guard said October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month) since the players couldn’t join the Kauai Committee on the Status of Women at their sign waving campaign at Kauai Community College.
Kawaihau gets kudos for second place in softball tourney
LIHUE — The Kawaihau senior softball team was presented a Certificate of Commendation during the Kauai County Council Committee meeting at the historic County Building on Wednesday.
Waimea wins Kauai Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball match in four
LIHUE — Waimea and Kauai High School split their series of girls volleyball games on Tuesday, as the Kauai Interscholastic Federation started Round 2 at the Kauai High School gymnasium.
Padraic Gallagher named executive director Kauai Humane Society
LIHUE — Nicole Schafer Crane is stepping down as the Kauai Humane Society’s executive director to return to the East Coast following four years of service, the humane society announced.
Tahiti Nui celebrates 61 years
LIHUE — Christian and Nanea Marston, and Tahiti Nui, were recipients of a Kauai County Council congratulatory certificate during the council’s meeting at the historic County Building on Wednesday.
Help needed with Nawiliwili Harbor murals
LIHUE — Seth Womble, the project director for two Nirmana Projects murals, is requesting the help of community volunteer groups to add their mana and talent to the project that will eventually grace the Nawiliwili Harbor cruise ship terminal.
Kauai Museum Exhibit Center dedicated
LIHUE — Following a delay created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kauai Museum dedicated the Waimakua and Maryanne Kusaka Exhibit Center on Monday afternoon.
Voyager boys take cross-country event in Kapaa
KAPAA — Island School boys runners were happy on Saturday during the Kauai Interscholastic Federation cross-country races held on the campus of Kapaa High School.