Stories by The Garden Island

Olinda Fire on Maui 85 percent contained

WAIHOU SPRINGS FOREST RESERVE, Hawai‘i — The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife said the Olinda Fire in Upcountry Maui was 85 percent contained as of Saturday afternoon.

Taylor Montemayor wins NAPA Ladies Night drag races

MANA — Taylor Montemayor won big at the NAPA Ladies Night drag races on Saturday, Aug. 12. Driving her 1986 Chevy S-10, Taylor eliminated a field of over 25 lady racers in bracket racing competition to take first place.

Free early childhood education books

LIHU‘E — Participants in the twice-monthly Toddler Tuesday program at Kukui Grove Center were surprised with a free giveaway and announcement of early childhood development books.

It’s Ladies Night at Kaua‘i Raceway Park

MANA — The Garden Isle Racing Association (GIRA) will host the Napa Ladies Night at Kaua‘i Raceway Park on Saturday, Aug. 12. Drag racers in Top Gun, Super Pro, Muscle, Sport Compact and Motorcycle classes will battle it out under the lights.

37th Annual Koloa Plantation Days

Kauai’s largest summer festival, Koloa Plantation Days, celebrates its 37th year from July 21 to July 30 on Kauai’s sunny South Shore.

Shark sighted at Kekaha Beach Park

KEKAHA — A shark sighting at Kekaha Beach Park on Monday afternoon prompted a no swimming advisory until further notice from the County of Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau (OSB).