Braddah Dave’s Taro Burger expands offerings
In 2011, a California native used the tools and knowledge he learned from the residents of Hawai‘i Island and started taking care of a small taro farm in Hanalei. The work inspired him to produce and distribute alternative meat products statewide while giving back to the farming community on the North Shore.
LBA suspends membership fees for 2021
LIHU‘E — As the new year dawns, Lihu‘e Business Association announced that its board of directors voted to suspend membership dues for 2021.
Restaurant Card Program boost Hawai‘i’s economy
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Restaurant Card (HRC) Program established and distributed to the unemployed back in Mid-October by the state’s Economic Relief program came to an end on Dec. 15, 2020, and the program administrator recently reported on how it contributed to Hawai’i’s economy.
Waimea High School farm featured in HIDOE documentary
LIHU‘E — The Department of Education (DOE) is airing a short documentary film created by their Communication Branch titled “Sustainability in Action.”
Siblings take to removing derelict vehicle at Anini
‘ANINI — After two weeks of seeing an abandoned blue Nissan Pathfinder stuck on the rocks of ‘Anini Beach’s northern shoreline, two siblings and friends rolled up their sleeves on Monday.
Lihu‘e post office safe from closure
LIHU‘E — On Sunday night, the U.S. Congress passed the COVID Relief Bill, which among other things approved the transition of a $10 billion loan to the U.S. Postal Service in March and into a grant with conditions.
Some questions, answers found in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Christmas was right on time for strong women everywhere when the movie “Wonder Woman 1984,” directed by Patty Jenkins, premiered on HBO Max free for HBO Max subscribers Friday.
Sara Buisson’s poetry takes high honor
Sara Buisson, a seventh-grader at Kapa‘a Middle School, was recently awarded high honors at a virtual awards ceremony that can be viewed on Ho‘ike Kaua‘i Community Television.
Book-signing, playshop/workshop planned soon by local author
Debra Valentina, a former Kaua‘i resident, is presenting two events based on her new memoir, “Beyond Chaos: Journey to Freedom and Joy.”
COVID-inspired disc created by isle youth
LIHU‘E — Three young Kaua‘i creative-media specialists, “The KAVE KREW,” assisted in the production and marketing of the “We Are One World” CD by Kaua‘i singer Daphne Sanchez, which was released recently and produced by Kaua‘i artist Art Umezu.
Unko’s Kitchen serves a community tree of hope
HANAPEPE — Through the pandemic, there was one uncle on the Westside working hard to help feed those in need, which made an impact on others’ hearts to pay it forward and donate to his community Christmas giving tree, which was made available to Kaua‘i keiki this holiday season without any strings attached.
Santatizing on Christmas Eve
After a year of “Santa-tizing,” following social distancing and wearing masks, Santa Claus is here on Kaua‘i with Mrs. Claus and Elf Kitty Claus at his Kukui Grove Center hale.
UH updates lawmakers on budget-balancing measures
HONOLULU — Last week in the state House’s last virtual meeting of the year, the University of Hawai‘i’s president reported on impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and proposed budget cuts that their organization has been facing, while a Hawai‘i senator is hopeful that Congress will come to an agreement soon on the next stimulus package that includes funds for the state Department of Education and UH.
Smoky Mountain Helicopters fined for cesspool by EPA
HANAPEPE — After a year of investigations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken an enforcement action against Smoky Mountain Helicopters, Inc., aka Maverick Helicopters, to force closure of a large-capacity cesspool that the EPA said the company was operating illegally at Port Allen Airport (Burns Field).
Suzuki, Levinthol named second runners-up in respective pageants
WAIKIKI — Kaua‘i was well represented at the 2021 Miss Hawai‘i Teen USA and Miss Hawai‘i USA state pageants earlier this month at Luxury Row in Waikiki.
KCC faculty, staff honored, Dyanne Soto wins chancellor’s award
PUHI — On Friday, faculty and staff at Kaua‘i Community College were honored for all of their hard work during the pandemic, by special guests throughout their end-of-the-year, virtual celebration.
Watch the KCC Creative Media Showcase today
PUHI — The Kaua‘i Community College Creative Media program is having its fall 2020 Creative Media Student Showcase today at 3:30 p.m. via Zoom, and all are welcome to register and watch.
High schools revise 2nd-semester plans
LIHU‘E — Last week, the state Department of Education Kaua‘i Complex Area superintendent announced in a video that Kaua‘i’s public schools’ distance-learning plans will be revised for the second semester.
Kalalau opens to hikers, volunteers work to keep trail clear
HA‘ENA — The Friends of Kalalau trail, a group of volunteers, made their repairs and maintenance on the first two miles of Kalalau trail, which starts at the Ha‘ena State Park, on Thursday, Dec. 10.
Skate park renovations expected done next week
KAPA‘A — With two weeks to go, Na Lei Wili Area Health Education Center’s executive director and Kaua‘i Skatepark Foundation’s lead advocate are confident that the Kapa‘a skate park’s resurfacing project will be done earlier than the expected deadline.