Stories by Dennis Fujimoto

Happy Camper for Friday, October 6, 2023

Happy birthday to Tori Kagawa, who got help from Wayne Doliente (he had the day off) on Tuesday when she spent her birthday working the scorer’s table at the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball matches at Clem Gomes Gym … Waimea High School is next on the list to get a new gymnasium.

Aloha (and books) finds its way to Maui

LIHU‘E — Ann Hettinger, of Aloha Publishing Hawai‘i, said on Tuesday that more books are going to Maui for students impacted by the wildfires during a meeting of the collaborative partners, including the Hawai‘i Department of Education, Aloha Publishing and Namolokama Canoe Club.

Fire Prevention Week launches on Saturday

LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Fire Department invites everyone to the inaugural Fire Prevention Week kickoff event being done in partnership with the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center on Saturday.

Central Pacific Bank becomes KIF championships sponsor

HONOLULU — Central Pacific Bank (CFB) announced on Tuesday it will serve as the first-ever title sponsor for the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation (KIF) sports championships over the next three school years, ending in 2026.

Kaua‘i bowlers lead the KIF

LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a bowler Skye Tadani rolled the day’s high score of 201 at the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation, Match No. 4 at Kaua‘i Bowl.

Local artists recognized for their work

LIHU‘E — Keiko Napier, of Japanese Grandma restaurant in Hanapepe, had to see Ray Nitta’s Hawaiian sled piece that was accepted into the Kaua‘i Society of Artists 2023 Art Kaua‘i exhibit.

Kilauea School strong at ‘Ohana Fit Fest

PRINCEVILLE — With more than 300 participants challenging the ‘Ohana Fit Fest course, organizers of the 10th annual ‘Ohana Fit Fest deemed it a “fabulous success” following its Sept. 30 run.

Happy Camper for Wednesday, October 4, 2023

“Fashionistas (that’s another Edie Ignacio Neumiller term)” Edie and MJ Akuna, of the YWCA of Kaua‘i, were discussing pink (did you see the new Waimea girls volleyball pink for Maui shirts?) and purple representing Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Prevention Awareness Month?

Deadline looms for Maui relief supplies shipment

KAPA‘A — The deadline for dropping off relief supplies, including Bibles and 4-inch by 6-inch index cards with inspirational and motivating notes of encouragement, is Oct. 3 before a 20-foot shipping container is sealed and delivered to Maui.

A happy, healthy half mile in Lihu‘e

LIHU‘E — The Healthy Half Mile in Lihu‘e got a shot in the arm on Saturday when parents and keiki from the Lihu‘e Court Townhouse were joined by Get Fit Kaua‘i and members of the Kapa‘a High School Interact Club in decorating the multi-use path connecting Lihu‘e Court and other close by apartment buildings with Rice Street.

‘Lawmakers Listen’ event to be held on Oct. 10

LIHU‘E — Rep. Luke Evslin (District 16) will be hosting a “Lawmakers Listen” community town hall in partnership with the House leadership, including House Speaker Scott K. Saiki, Vice Speaker Greggor Hagan, Majority Leader Nadine Nakamura and Majority Floor Leader Dee Morikawa.

Warriors sweep Menehune in high school football on Friday

KAPA‘A — A near sold out crowd at Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex stadium watched the Kapa‘a High School Warriors cap a homecoming celebration with a 21-0 win over Waimea High School on Friday night before the Spectrum OC16 cameras, which occupied two pockets of bleacher space on the home side of the stadium.