ISLAND HISTORY: Old Hawaiian trail once connected Kokee with Wainiha Valley
For the longest time, and well into the 20th century, there existed a steep, ancient Hawaiian trail that connected Wainiha Valley, at the base of Maunahina Ridge, with the Alakai Swamp at the Kilohana Lookout in Kokee.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Randy needs food, shoes this holiday season
Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
Happy Camper for Saturday, November 30, 2024
Little Pea in a Pod is hosting the big Little Pea’s Holiday Craft Fair benefiting the Kauai Hospice on Saturday at the Kauai Philippine Cultural Center, adjacent to the YMCA pool where Swim Kauai Aquatics will be holding one of its community swim meets.
Kapaa Peace Pole dedicated
KAPAA — Kauai’s newest Peace Pole was dedicated earlier this month in a ceremony that included about 30 people, including school officials from nearby schools, officials from community churches, and supporters of peace poles and peace.
Mele Makeke lights up Black Friday
LIHUE — The line of people waiting to get into Mele Makeke snaked past Bread & Deli Connection and down the entrance leading to the now-closed Macy’s on Friday at the Kukui Grove Center.
Kauai Writers Conference draws 400, including 40 local students
LIHUE — Some of America’s most engaging storytellers gathered on the Garden Isle this month for the 10th annual Kauai Writers Conference.
Happy Camper for Friday, November 29, 2024
Mahalo to the Salvation Army (both the Lihue and Hanapepe Corps) on a great Thanksgiving Luncheon where nearly a thousand Kauai people were able to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal!
CHRISTMAS FUND: Homeless kupuna needs daily essentials
LIHUE — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
La Kuokoa celebrated at Kauai Community College
PUHI — More than 300 students converged at the Kauai Community College to celebrate La Kuokoa, or the Hawaiian Independence Day, on Monday.
The Christmas Fund is back
For the 34th year, The Garden Island newspaper and the Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation team up for the Christmas Fund.
Nearly 1,000 enjoy Salvation Army Thanksgiving
LIHUE — Nearly a thousand Thanksgiving meals were served up to Kauai residents with the help of scores of volunteers coordinated by the leadership of the Salvation Army Lihue and Hanapepe Corps on Wednesday, the day before the traditional holiday.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Black Friday comes the day after Gobble Gobble, and Sheila Bradly of Sheila Bradley Books is already excited about opening a pop-up adjacent to Sone’s Delicatessen at the Kukui Grove Center on Black Friday.
Island Breeze blowing on Saturday
LIHUE — Online tickets for the Island Breeze concert are available at www.islandbreezeconcert.eventbrite.com for the concert that will take place Saturday at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center.
KCC nursing students receive Mokihana Club scholarships
PUHI — Kauai Community College Nursing program students had a lot to celebrate Monday when 18 first- and second-year students shared $20,000 worth of scholarships provided by the Mokihana Club.
Zuckerberg, Chan donate to affordable housing program
KILAUEA — A pre-Thanksgiving surprise strengthened an affordable housing project on Kauai’s North Shore.
Zonta Club of Kauai launches 16 Days of Activism
LIHUE — Zonta Club of Kauai President Regina Carvalho said Monday that every voice counts, and every effort makes a difference.
Happy Camper for Monday, November 25, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving, Kauai … the turkey is getting ready for the oven and Santa Phil (Worwa) was already thrilling the several busloads of boat traffic on Saturday when he showed off the outfit he was using to perform a wedding.
Waiwai Collective opens at Kalukalu at 1624
KAPAA — The Waiwai Collective at recently held their grand opening at the Kalukalu at 1624, an economic resilience center founded by Kauai Federal Credit Union to steward a cooperative economy that honors community, culture and climate.
Island School K-5 donate 2,133 pounds of food
PUHI — A teacher rushed in with a box of food on Friday as the Island School Student Council set up a collection of food to turn over to the Kauai Independent Food Bank.
CRITTER: One of the world largest coral discovered in Palau
Coral reefs around the world have been reported to be dying due to an increase in sea water temperatures but in some locations the corals are thriving!