Combating the new coronavirus
LIHU‘E — Cruise ships docked on Thursday at Nawiliwili, releasing the usual flood of passengers onto Kaua‘i for shopping, tours and beach outings, just as the Grand Princess cruise ship did on Feb. 26.
Students learn math, more in muddy kitchen
Sometimes a day in the classroom at Alaka‘i O Kaua‘i Charter School isn’t really in the classroom at all, as was the case during a recent morning for the keiki in the kindergarten and first-grade classes.
County has $2M to battle COVID-19
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i’s mayor and County Council released $2 million in emergency funds for Kaua‘i response to COVID-19 on Wednesday, the same day the World Health Organization declared a pandemic of the virus and the state Department of Health said the number of people self-monitoring in Hawai‘i crept up to 41.
Healthy eats in Kalaheo
KALAHEO– Kalaheo School’s 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair was a healthy success with free vegan food samples and free tote bags giveaways.
Roach earns gold
Heidi Roach, a junior at Island School, recently took home the gold key award at the 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards hosted by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts on O‘ahu.
Incumbents, challengers file for office
Six people have filed nomination papers for upcoming elections on Kaua‘i, aiming to win or keep a position as the prosecuting attorney or as a member of the Kaua‘i County Council, with under three months left until the June 2 filing deadline.
KAWS hosts annual fundraiser event
The Kaua‘i Animal Welfare Society (KAWS) presents their third annual “Thank You For Being A Friend,” fundraiser on Saturday, March 14th in the Jasmine Ballroom at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort.
Food pantry at Kapa’a Elementary School
KAPA‘A — The only food pantry in Kapa‘a is now open and available at Kapa‘a Elementary School, courtesy of the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i branch, and will be adopted by Kapa‘a Missionary Church.
Honoring Bill Enoka
LIHU‘E — William “Bill” Enoka was honored in a memorial service Tuesday night in an event hosted by Kaua‘i Civil Air Patrol at the Kauai Veterans Center.
Garden Island Renegade Rollerz raise funds
KOLOA– Ladies of the Garden Island Renegade Rollerz, Kauai’s roller derby club, were happy they sold out their Krispy Kreme fundraiser on Saturday in old Koloa Town.
Team Hawaii Ice Carvers give back
PUHI– Team Hawaii is back from the 48th International Snow Sculpture Contest held early in February at the 72nd Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan.
Dinner in darkness
LIHUE– After four years of planning, the first “Blind Grindz Dining,” was finally executed on Saturday night, at the Lihue Neighborhood Center by the Kaua‘i Lions Club.
No bail requested for Brun
U.S. prosecutors Friday asked a federal judge to deny bail for Kaua‘i County Councilmember Arthur Brun, accused of running a drug-trafficking organization, supplying guns, conspiring with a gang leader, requesting sexual favors as payment for drugs and assaulting a law enforcement officer in a case that highlights the hold methamphetamine has on some people on the island and in the state.
Jordy live in her biggest concert yet
Local girl, Jordan Fleming, also known as “Jordy” the 17-year-old artist born and raised in Hanalei, is having concert at Anaina Hou’s Porter Pavilion in Kilauea on today from 6 to 9 p.m.
Island School’s auction and fundraiser gives back
LIHU‘E — Follow the yellow brick road to Island School’s 41st annual gala auction, “The Emerald City,” set for Saturday, Feb. 29, at 5 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Marriott Resort & Beach Club.
Housing project breaks ground in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — The groundbreaking and blessing ceremony of the county and Women In Need Ohana Zne project was held on Pua Loke Street Thursday morning.
Vallow heading back to Idaho
LIHU‘E — Lori Vallow is going back to Idaho to face two felony counts of child abandonment.
Keiki-approved kalo
KAPA‘A – On Tuesday, a group of Kapa‘a High School’s agriculture students got to taste a taro burger from a local farm as part of the “Farm to School,” program which pairs the Department of Education with local farmers to supply ingredients for school lunches.
‘Minimalist theater, maximum fun’
LIHU‘E– “Four actors, Three chairs, Two throw pillows And A Gun,” will be playing at the Wit’s End Theater. Their new location is located next to “Deli & Bread Connection,” at the Kukui Grove Center.
Flu in Hawai‘i
LIHU‘E – Kaua‘i is well into flu season and some health officials say the global threat of the coronavirus has played a big part in people getting their flu shots this season. Some officials report citizens are more worried about coronavirus (COVID-19) than influenza, though.