Mayor celebrates Drug Court, Veterans Court graduates
LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek Kawakami shared his triumph over alcohol dependency during the 2020 Drug Court and Veterans Court graduation held via Zoom Monday afternoon at the Fifth Circuit Court courthouse.
Pandemic of Love spreads like wildfire, too
The Kaua‘i resident and professional fire dancer who goes by the stage name of Honi-Leia found herself in a precarious financial predicament, living out of her car after several gigs dried up as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rainbow Warriors tame Wolf Pack
Hawai‘i football coach Todd Graham had one main objective in his complex game plan headed into Saturday’s game against undefeated Nevada — contain Wolf Pack wide receiver Romeo Doubs.
Walk bonds community in fight against mental-health issues
Suffering from mental illness, drug abuse and having suicidal ideations all come with unnecessary stigmas and labels.
The Farm at the Hokuala Resort in Timbers continues to expand
The Farm at the Hokuala Resort has continued what has become a decade-long expansion project.
Warriors look to bounce back against Wolfpack
HONOLULU — For a second consecutive week, Hawai’i will face one of the premier teams in the Mountain West Conference when they host the undefeated Nevada Wolfpack.
Aaron Hoff walking across island for the Keala Foundation
KEKAHA—In 1996, Aaron Hoff, the founder of the Keala Foundation, experienced an epiphany that altered the course of his life and allowed him to focus on his purpose.
Case awaits woman’s mental-health evaluation
LIHU’E — The Lihu’e District Court could not proceed with a Kaua‘i woman’s case Tuesday morning because of a clerical error in court documents.
Kaua‘i Coffee braces for leaf rust arrival
KALAHEO — Kaua‘i Coffee General Manager Fred Cowell is concerned about the recent findings of coffee leaf rust confirmed in the islands by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s National Identification Services.
The Makauwahi Cave faces staff reductions
PO‘IPU — The Makauwahi Cave Reserve is looking at a significant reduction in staff if additional funding isn’t gathered when the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act grant is depleted at the end of December.
Warriors’ comeback falls short against Boise State
During the post-game Zoom press conference, University of Hawai‘i coach Todd Graham emphasized the difference in the 40-32 loss to Boise State Saturday was the play of the Rainbow Warriors’ special teams.
Warriors need to shore up special teams
Hawai‘i played well against one of the best teams in the Mountain West Conference, and arguably one of the best football programs in the country — Boise State.
Malama Na ‘Apapa to lay off workers
ANAHOLA — Malama Na ‘Apapa will lay off 19 workers hired with Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act grant funding received from Kaua‘i County set to expire on Dec. 31.
Darius Muasau a leader on the Rainbow Warriors’ defense
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i defensive end Darius Muasau wasn’t heavily recruited coming out of Mililani High School.
Rainbows look to wrangle Broncos
HONOLULU — The University of Hawai‘i football program will get their opportunity to avenge their loss against what has become one of the premier programs in the country in Boise State.
Ki-ho’alu Foundation’s 28th annual Slack concert goes virtual
HONOLULU — In the 38 years of promoting the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival on O‘ahu and 28 years of promoting the concert on the neighboring islands, promoter Milton Lau can’t recall dealing with any setback like COVID-19.
O’ahu woman escorted out of the courtroom
LIHU’E — An O’ahu woman was escorted out of the courtroom by police during the recess period of her sentencing Wednesday morning in Fifth Circuit Court.
Thomas Iannucci set to launch his third studio album
In search of a coping mechanism for self-doubt and self-deprecation, both biproducts fueled by his high anxiety, Kaua‘i recording artist Thomas Iannucci chose to chronicle and explore the darker side of his emotions with his third studio offering, “Doubting Thomas.”
Volleyballer uncertain about spring’s playing prospects
WAIMEA — Waimea High School volleyball player Shyann Freitas’s long-time dream of making the Menehune varsity volleyball roster in the 2020 season in her junior year may have evaporated.
Divas & Dudes run a success
Runner James Lloyd has had to make multiple adjustments to fuel his competitive fire since the COVID-19 pandemic.