Filipino group gives $8,000 in scholarships
The Kaua‘i Filipino Chamber of Commerce hosted eight of 12 scholarship recipients and their families to a short presentation on Tuesday evening at the triple-booked Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center.
Volunteers fill backpacks for students on Kaua‘i
Myrvie Buster, of Garden Island Federal Credit Union, said Danielle Rieuhl is visiting from Seattle, and volunteered to help pack some of the nearly 3,000 backpacks of school supplies on Wednesday.
Kaua‘i paddlers win in Washington
Sonny Cruz, a hoe wa‘a enthusiast, said Kaua‘i had some big wins for the island’s OC6 paddlers in Stevenson, Washington. Kaua‘i paddlers took gold in two divisions, the OC6 Men’s Masters 60s and the OC6 Women’s Masters 50s divisions, Cruz said.
Nominations sought for ‘Spirit of Giving’
HONOLULU — The Love’s brand and the Hawai‘i Foodservice Alliance, a major sponsor in Saturday’s Kukui Grove Back to School Bash, announced Tuesday it is currently accepting nominations from the community for the Third annual Spirit of Giving.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, July 12, 2023
OK, Edwin Vea was having too much fun shopping at the Lihu‘e Hongwanji country store (Ernie Domingo scored a nice backpack!) during the temple’s bon dance festivities.
Hawai‘i Children Theatre’s Summer Stars come out in Lihu‘e
Fish, jellyfish, ducks, grasshoppers and more took to the stage in dance and song on Tuesday during the final weeks of the Hawai‘i Children Theatre’s Summer Stars summer program.
Paddlers overcome shore swell in Hanalei
HANALEI — The Hokualele Canoe Club out of Anahola hosted its first regatta on Saturday at the Hanalei Bay fronting Hanalei Pavilion.
Almarza named Kaua‘i United Way executive director
LIHU‘E — It’s official. Lori L. Almarza is the Kaua‘i United Way executive director, announced the board of directors of Kaua‘i United Way on July 5.
Rookies repeat as Senior Softball kings
LIHU‘E — With games scheduled for Saturday to end the Kaua‘i Senior Softball league for 2023, the Rookies, with its 21-1 standings record, repeat as champions for the 70s Division kupuna softball players.
Kapa‘a Cheer does well on O‘ahu
HONOLULU — The Kapa‘a High School Cheer squad did well during the Universal Cheerleaders Association camp that was hosted by ‘Iolani School on O‘ahu over the weekend.
Pearl City takes 50/70 division title
KAPA‘A — Pearl City 50/70 pitcher Tytan Takahashi threw a complete game, 88 pitches through seven innings for the win on Monday in the Hawai‘i Little League 50/70 division state tournament that was contested at the Pony baseball field in the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex.
Happy Camper for Monday, July 10, 2023
Char Ono, a Taiko Kaua‘i member that provided the intermission entertainment at the Lihu‘e Hongwanji bon dance on Saturday, said the three Japanese sailors — Shin Kawamoto, Shuji Nishimura and Tatsuo Tsuchiyama — finally reached home on Friday after spending more than a year sailing around the world.
West Kaua‘i business group meeting is July 17
Eric Nordmeier announced Wednesday that the West Kaua‘i Business and Professional Association will be holding its meeting on July 17 from 5 p.m. at the historic Waimea Theater.
Kawaihau Seniors stung on Saturday
KAPA‘A — The championship game for the Hawai‘i Little League Seniors state contest will start at 10 a.m. on Sunday at the baseball field at Kapa‘a High School.
First FIRST Awards for Kaua‘i students
LIHU‘E — Robotics students have been earning awards from the time they started getting serious about the program, which is available to students entering school to grade 12 and beyond.
Kauai Police Department hosts second Touch A Truck
Hundreds of families took advantage of the nice, if not breezy, weather to enjoy the efforts of the Kaua‘i Police Department in coordinating the second free Touch A Truck event on Saturday morning at the Vidinha Stadium south parking lot.
Happy Camper for Saturday, July 8, 2023
There’s still enough time to “Touch-a-Truck” today (9 a.m. to noon) when the Kaua‘i Police Department (mahalo, Assistant Chief Mark Ozaki, and Sgt. Bobby Thompson!) coordinates “trucks” and specialized vehicles from KPD, Kaua‘i Fire Department, Lihu‘e Airport Rescue and Fire, the Transportation Agency, Department of Public Works, American Medical Response and others to the Vidinha Stadium south parking lot (that’s the one closest to Kaua‘i Collision Center).
Pearl City hot in Little League play on Kaua‘i
KAPA‘A — Pearl City’s Riley Omine finished Friday with three hits, five runs driven in and scored twice against Hilo during the opening game of the Hawai‘i Little League 50/70 state tournament at Kawaihau Community Little League Pony baseball field at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex.
Kaua‘i Beer Company helps the animals
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Beer Company on Thursday presented a check for nearly $545 to representatives of the Kaua‘i Humane Society, including Caitlin Fowlkes, Tanya Ramseth, who came to the Rice Street restaurant with adoptable Lucie.
Happy Camper for Friday, July 7, 2023
Lihu‘e Hongwanji Mission celebrates its first bon dance since the pandemic starting tonight, and continuing Saturday, when dinner service starts from 5 p.m., the games and country store open at 6 p.m., and bon dancing starts from 7:30 p.m.