Leaked practice footage feeds the Tua hype machine
The majority of Tua Tagovailoa fans anxiously await his first snap inside in a real NFL game.
Parrish Kaua’i Vacation Rentals adapts to economic landscape
PRINCEVILLE — JP Parrish doesn’t anticipate a spike in tourism when tourists are allowed to return to the island on Oct. 15.
No bail for man allegedly violating protective order
LIHU‘E— State Fifth Circuit Court Judge Kathleen N. A. Watanabe ordered a Moloa‘a man into custody without bail Wednesday afternoon.
Mayor: Kaua’i aims upscale tourist
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek Kawakami participated in a five-person-panel, Zoom discussion Tuesday, “Restarting Hawai‘i’s Tourism Industry.”
The pandemic made her do it
When the 2018 flood occurred on the North Shore, Joell Edwards, then a bartender at Tiki Iniki in Princeville Shopping Center, began her volunteer work with Malama Kaua‘i to distribute food to flood victims.
Prep sports leader to parents: Concentrate on education-based activities
National Federation of State High School Associations Executive Director Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff wrote a very poignant editorial piece addressing the changing dynamics that high-school sports on a national level have experienced with COVID-19.
DOH reports low rate of mask-wearing
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health discovered 68% of Kaua‘i residents use personal protective equipment in public places the DOH surveyed.
Edward Kawamura’s patriotism and loyalty to serving Kaua’i veterans
Edward Kawamura Sr. wasn’t interested in being labeled a “Hometown Hero.” Kawamura, the owner of Kawamura Farms, felt getting named such an honor comes from a place of ego, which doesn’t exemplify the Aloha Spirit.
Kaua‘i Farmacy offers self-healing remedies made in Kaua’i
Doug and Genna Wolkon discovered intrinsic motivation by helping others navigate through a monetary system they felt didn’t work them.
Coffee berry borers’ found on Kaua’i raises for concern for industry
KALAHEO — The Kaua‘i Coffee Company experienced a small outbreak of the coffee borer beetle last week.
Fitzpatrick, Tua forming relationship
Listening to Miami Dolphins’ starting quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick at the Dolphins’ YouTube press conference leading up to preparation for week two against the Buffalo Bills is listening to a quarterback that understands his role: to groom Tua Tagovailoa.
UH students collect mask-wearing data
University of Hawai‘i at Manoa nursing student Reyson Agcaoili used the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to learn more about his future occupation.
HDOH hopes UDSA federal funding will prevent food contamination
KAPA‘A — Earl Kashiwagi feels the $370,000 grant the state Department of Heath received from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to enhance Hawai‘i’s food emergency response network microbiology lab could benefit safety for food consumers.
HDOH launches C.A.R.E.S. hotline
LIHU‘E — The financial despair related to the COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t compare to the emotional hardships people are suffering.
Game time sooner than later for Tua
The Miami Dolphins have played one game, and the verdict is in: 37-year-old journeyman quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick’s time with the fins is waning.
Kollar requests ‘Partnership of Success’ program funding to continue
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i County Prosecuting Attorney Justin Kollar wrote a letter to the County Council requesting approval to receive federal funding to continue the Partnership For Success grant.
Ige to sign bill on harassment, violence
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige intends to sign a bill supported by the bipartisan Hawai‘i Women’s Legislative Caucus that legislators passed related to sexual harassment in the workplace and domestic violence.
Lori Vallow Daybell plead not guilty at arraignment
Lori Vallow Daybell entered a not guilty plea on two felony charges at her arraignment in the Seventh Judicial Court court of Idaho in Freemont, Idaho, Thursday morning.
Department of Health to add antigen results to reports
LIHU’E — Recent state-wide news reports suggest COVID-19 numbers will surge because of the addition of rapid antigen results. But according to Kaua’i District Health officer Janet Berreman, this will not affect Kauai’s numbers.
Volunteers seek people to help
With a surplus of donors, the Pandemic of Love Kaua‘i is in search of people in need of financial assistance.