Happy Camper for Friday, August 18, 2023
Congratulations, Kekai Chock and Conrad “Kona” Giminez on the honor of meeting Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, who presented the pair that form Kekona, a personal congratulatory certificate.
Contractors name winners of 30th golf tourney
LIHU‘E — The golf team consisting of Taylor Shigemoto, Arthur Chow and Randall Bolosan piled up a net score of 62.2 to win the grand prize of the Contractors Association of Kaua‘i 30th Scholarship Golf Tournament played on Aug. 12 at the Puakea Golf Course.
New county finance department leaders sworn in
LIHU‘E — Michelle L. Lizama was announced as the County of Kaua‘i director of finance and Chelsie A. Sakai as the deputy director of finance on Wednesday during a swearing-in ceremony at the Mo‘ikeha Building, Lihu‘e Civic Center.
Quilt show celebrating cats in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Four of the five demonstration quilts were themed cats, coinciding with Aug. 8 being celebrated as International Cat Day by the Best Friends Animal Society.
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Shelter pets being airlifted to Oregon from Maui
When a Southwest Airlines aircraft touches down at Maui’s Kahului Airport on Thursday, the plane will be carrying hundreds of Good Packs filled with survival and comfort supplies that include T-shirts, blankets, flashlights, socks and hygiene kits.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life takes place on Saturday from 4 p.m. at the north Vidinha Stadium soccer fields in Lihu‘e, where everyone is invited to come and support the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer by meeting and cheering on cancer survivors during the Survivors’ Walk.
Mistakes give Bonjolea II its second win
NAWILIWILI HARBOR — Bonjolea II won the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Short Series Race No. 2 due to errors by two of the three boats racing at Nawiliwili Harbor on Aug. 10.
Kaua‘i paddlers strong in Na Pali Challenge
HANALEI — The 81M Terehau Hanalei Unlimited team finished second overall in the annual Na Pali Challenge long distance canoe race that wrapped up on Saturday at the Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor in Kekaha.
A reminder to be safe in and around Hawai‘i’s waters
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i joined the rest of the state in observing Aug. 13-19 as Hawai‘i Beach and Aquatic Safety Week.
Kapa‘a shuts down Aiea 49-0 in preseason football game
KAPA‘A — Kapa‘a High quarterback Kapono Na-O kept the ball on two touchdown runs and threw for another on Saturday to lead Na Koa, a term used by game announcer Fig Mitchell, to a 49-0 shutout over ‘Aiea High School Na Ali‘i during a nonleague preseason football contest at the Bryan J. Baptiste (BJB) Sports Complex.
Senator Hirono gets a taste of agriculture in Wailua
WAILUA — U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono was pleasantly surprised on Monday when she was presented with a 4-H certificate during her stop at the University of Hawai‘i Kaua‘i Agricultural Research Center during a day trip to the Garden Island.
Happy Camper for Monday, August 14, 2023
No, Chinese bananas (Keiko of Kalaheo — did you see the Kalaheo reunion at the Grove Farm Market on Saturday? — said they’re the best for patele) are a special order item…what? Even Mayette Loseto didn’t have any?
Varied groups collect goods, funds for Maui
There was no hesitancy on the part of the bon dance spectator on Friday evening, as Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort & Spa General Manager Michael Murphy announced that proceeds from the bon dance will go to help its sister properties on Maui.
Waimea-King Kekaulike football game canceled
The Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation announced on Saturday that the preseason football game on Aug. 19 has been canceled between Maui’s King Kekaulike High School visiting Hanapepe Stadium for a game against Waimea High School.
Chargers overpower Raiders, 42-14
Working under first-year coach Mel Purcell, the Kaua‘i High School Red Raiders were able to score in the first and last quarters during its nonleague outing against Pearl City High School on Saturday night in a live-streamed football contest on O‘ahu. However, the Red Raiders came up way short, 42-14.
Trazee travelers like Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — Kapa‘a was announced as Kaua‘i’s Best Beach Town in 2023 by Trazee Travel in its Ninth annual The Trazees listing on Aug. 1, said Margy Parker of the Coconut Coast Association.
Maui wildfire victims getting help from Table 53 in Po‘ipu
PO‘IPU — The mood was somber on Friday at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort, as representatives of Table 53 award recipient organizations shared their thoughts and connections with the Maui wildfires that started on Tuesday.
Happy Camper for Saturday, August 12, 2023
There is only Saturday and Sunday remaining to Share the Aloha with Maui wildfire victims, as Rainbeau Jo’s accepts donations .
Steve Case giving $1M to support Maui rebuilding
LIHU‘E — Steve Case, Hawai‘i-born and raised entrepreneur and philanthropist, announced on Friday a $1 million donation to support communities affected by the wildfires on Maui.
Happy Camper for Friday, August 11, 2023
Kudos to Kapa‘a (includes all those places “north of Wailua”) on getting one of the rare Trazee awards for being the Favorite Beach Towns!