Bonjolea II takes the whole shot
NAWILIWILI HARBOR — Bonjolea II broke the one-hour mark in elapsed time in winning the final race of the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Shoreline Wahine Series at Nawiliwili Harbor on Thursday, July 27.
Fire and Tahitian dance at Heiva on Aug. 5
KAPA‘A — When the sun sets on the first day of Heiva I Kaua‘i Tahitian dance and drumming competition, the gates will reopen for Po Afi Kaua‘i Samoan Fireknife Competition starting at 6 p.m. at Kapa‘a Beach Park on Saturday.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Kaleo Carvalho said the “Wai” and “Limu” shirts designate support for the kaikamahine, or wahine, and keikikane, or kane performers because the kaikamahine danced about water and the keikikane danced about seaweed.
Hale ‘Opio helps kids get ready for school
LIHU‘E — Vonn Ramos, of Hale ‘Opio, said school is right around the corner and Hale ‘Opio wanted to be sure students were ready for their return to classrooms.
‘Heathers The Musical’ opens Thursday at Puhi Theatrical Warehouse
PUHI — Veronica, a high school senior, stands up to bullying by the football team’s quarterback against her best friend.
Koloa Union Church celebrates centennial
KOLOA — Kei Osuga celebrated a special Sunday at Koloa Union Church.
Halau comes home to Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Hundreds of people, including participants of the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, crammed the Lihu‘e Airport baggage claim area on Sunday, anticipating the homecoming of Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin, and the “menehune” of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala.
Happy Camper for Monday, July 31, 2023
Hard Ice and a Kaua‘i version of GuriGuri from Da Booze Shop were just some of the offerings at the last bon dance on the Kaua‘i Buddhist Council 2023 calendar at the Waimea Higashi Hongwanji.
Thousands experience historic Koloa Plantation Days parade and celebration
Several thousand people braved the misting rains on Saturday morning to enjoy the historic Koloa Plantation Days parade and adjacent park celebration that effectively wrapped up the 10-day celebration of history and festivities celebrating Koloa and Po‘ipu.
Ukay Vintage celebrates pop-up
LIHU‘E — Rainbeau Jo’s said on Saturday that the concept of thrifting is very popular on the mainland.
Waimea Public Library reopens after 18-month renovation project
WAIMEA — Waimea Public Library Branch Manager Michelle Young read “Not A Box” by Antoinette Portis on Friday during the Waimea Public Library reopening celebration that was attended by special guestzs — Hawai‘i State Librarian Stacey Aldrich and Senate President Ron Kouchi.
Happy Camper for Saturday, July 29, 2023
This is it, the big parade and park celebration that wraps up the 2023 Koloa Plantation Days.
Wilcox Medical Center announces addition state-of-the-art CT scanner
LIHU‘E — Wilcox Medical Center announced on Wednesday the addition of a new, state-of-the-art CT scanner that will provide quick and comprehensive imaging scans to more patients, including children.
Kaua‘i Coffee Fair Trade Committee presents award to Salvation Army
LIHU‘E — Scores of people milked the shade of the eaves on Friday, as a respite from the increasing heat at the Salvation Army, Lihu‘e Corps, while they waited for the doors to open.
Happy Camper for Friday, July 28, 2023
OK, it’s time for the Koloa Plantation Days historic parade (Happy 100th Anniversary, Koloa Union Church, which serves as the parade grand marshall!), and figuring out how to get there with all the traffic closures (how long did it take to get to Koloa last Friday?).
Enjoying food at Koloa Plantation Days
Plantation era food had three important criteria — it had to taste good, it didn’t cost a lot to prepare, and it was quick and easy to make.
Play Streets coming to Laukona Park
HANAMA‘ULU — The Play Streets Kaua‘i planning team announced the arrival of and accessibility to the popular Play Streets free program at Laukona Park in Hanama‘ulu on Aug. 12 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Traffic advisory issued for Koloa Plantation Days Parade
The historic Koloa Plantation Days Parade on Saturday morning, and its accompanying park celebration, will mean traffic advisories will take place from 9 a.m. until at least 1 p.m.
Halau returns to Lili‘uokalani contest
Like a general leading her warriors to battle on Wednesday, Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala took the first step toward their waiting flight to O‘ahu where the halau will participate in the 2023 Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula Competition.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, July 26, 2023
The historic Koloa Plantation Days parade (Koloa Union Church, celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday, is the parade’s grand marshall) that starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday wraps up a full week of activities (many not related to Koloa Plantation Days) that started last Friday with the heavy traffic going out of Lihu‘e.