First time for the virtual choir
Across the big screen at Waimea Theatre, voices from around the nation blended together to create a single sound entitled “We Are The World From Kaua‘i.”
Growing together
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a shift toward hosting meetings and conducting business online, and local technology company IT Kaua‘i has grown through the last few months by helping small businesses keep up with the trend.
Bikes are in vogue during pandemic
LIHU‘E – These days Lihu‘e resident Romie Mabyni can be found pedaling around town, biking around his home near Wilcox Elementary School or over to the 7-11 store for a cold drink.
‘Return To Learn’ HDOE plans Aug. 4 reopening
HONOLULU — Public schools are set to reopen on Aug. 4 with a plan to blend distance learning and face-to-face instruction, the Hawai‘i Department of Education announced Thursday.
Virus sends Summer school online in Kekaha
KEKAHA– Kekaha Elementary School’s summer school program has gone back online because an individual associated with the school is among the existing COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i.
Golf pro turned apiarist aims to boost health, spirits
Ryan Forster used to be the golf pro at Makai Golf Club, but a chance encounter with a honeybee hive sent him on a different path, one that he’s still walking today.
Books teach lessons from Hawaiian culture
HANALEI – The second edition of lessons in aloha has been released by the Aloha Publishing Company of Hanalei, with artwork and writings from Kaua‘i students included.
It’s official: Jean Morris is CKMS principal
Jean Morris starts as the new principal of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on July 1.
Anguay is Principal of the Year
Mahina Anguay, principal of Waimea High School, has been selected as the 2020 Hawai‘i Association of Secondary School Administrators Principal of the Year, nominated by state Department of Education Kaua‘i Complex Area Superintendent Bill Arakaki.
Baby Jesse fights for his life
On January 14, Madlynn “Lei” Lopes and Jesse Cole welcomed their son, Jesse Earl Cole, at Wilcox Medical Center in Lihu‘e, but the happy day came with dire news.
Bill Arakaki, Mahalo for everything
At the end of June, the (DOE) Department of Education, along with Kaua‘i principals and students will say farewell to their (CAS) Complex Area Superintendent William (Bill) Arakaki of Kaua‘i’s district, a man who served the Kaua‘i education system in many capacities over 13 years — 40 years total with the — and impacted countless lives in the process.
Arakaki integral in the pilot project
LIHU‘E — Bill Arakaki is among the educators reimagining traditional educational models in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has developed the Kaua‘i Education Technology Pilot Project, alongside incoming Complex Area Superintendent Paul Zina, with input from Garden Isle principals and teachers.
Houseless rally on Rice Street
LIHU‘E — About 15 members of the houseless community residing at Lydgate Camp Park rallied their “I am” message in front of the Historic County Building on Rice Street Thursday morning, asking for understanding of their lifestyle and a chance to explain their situation.
Emergency housing program maxed out
LIHU‘E– Five days after announcing a new $400,000 COVID-19 emergency assistance program, the County of Kaua‘i’s Housing Agency said on Tuesday, their emergency rental, mortgage, and utility assistance program has reached its current capacity of applicants and is no longer accepting new applicants.
LBA hosts expert panel on COVID-19
LIHU‘E — A panel of experts is taking on the topic of COVID-19 in an online meeting Thursday, hosted by the Lihu‘e Business Association.
New principal at ‘Ele‘ele School
‘ELE‘ELE — Allison Carveiro is stepping into the role as ‘Ele‘ele School’s new principal beginning in July 1, and is looking forward to continuing a more-than-30-year career in education.
National Tropical Botanical Garden reopens
PO‘IPU — The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTGB) has reopened some of its Kaua‘i gardens for the community with more to come in the future.
Jasper waiting for tourists before opening businesses
KAPA‘A — Jimmy Jasper, a local restaurateur and real estate developer, is waiting for visitors to return before he opens his businesses, but he’s been working on the finishing touches of NoKa Beachfront — a collection of shopping, bars and restaurants that sits along the northern edge of Kapa‘a.
Rebuilding with renewables in mind
County Energy and Sustainability Coordinator Ben Sullivan joined other field experts to discuss the role of renewable energy in Hawai‘i’s economic recovery plans in a recent online seminar hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Hawai‘i.
Facelift for Spouting Horn
PO‘IPU– Construction on new booths for vendors at Spouting Horn on the south side of Kaua‘i has started, a plan that began at the Kaua‘i County Council two years ago.