KCC bee hives one of the few disease-free sites in state
LIHU‘E — The University of Hawai‘i, through its UH News program, said the Kaua‘i Community College’s bee hives are one of the few disease-free honeybee sites left in the state.
Happy Camper for Saturday, October 7, 2023
October is a busy month and a test of good time management for those families and individuals wanting to maximize participation in as many events as humanly possible …
OZone’s struggle with ‘no-wind zone’ foils its chances
NAWILIWILI — OZone, captained by Chris Jordan, unintentionally found some dead air during the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Gene Wells Memorial Series, Race No. 5 at Nawiliwili Harbor.
Kaua‘i, Waimea top sharpshooters at Island School range
PUHI — Kaua‘i High School and Waimea High School air riflery teams won their respective series on Saturday, Sept. 30, during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation air rifle matches held at the Island School range.
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.
‘Trunkers’ needed for Halloween event on Oct. 29
LIHU‘E — Kukui Grove Center and Kaua‘i Resilience Project are in the midst of preparing for this year’s Trunk-or-Treat event that will unfold on Oct. 29 starting as early as 3 p.m.,and running until 6 p.m.
Kapa‘a split forces playoff in girls volleyball
WAIMEA — The Kapa‘a High School split on Tuesday night sets up a playoff contest on Friday during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball matches at Clem Gomes Gym.
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?
Kaua‘i boys, Voyager girls claim wins in KIF cross-country races
PUHI — Host Kaua‘i High School placed four of its boys in the top 10 of the 81-runner field on Saturday to win the latest Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation 5,000 meter cross-country meet with 31 points.
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.
Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — “Pink’d” is a term coined by Edie Ignacio Neumiller, the Hawai‘i State Commissioner on the Status of Women.
‘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.