ERSOY: The most popular beverage (part 3)
After reading my previous parts to this series on coffee you might feel that you want to try to reduce or quit coffee. Maybe you have tried previously. Here some practical tips that might help.
CRITTER: Out to sea and surrounded by eight large tiger sharks
We left Grand Bahama Island off the coast of South Florida early in the morning heading out to sea on our 100 foot research ship.
ISLAND HISTORY: ‘Big John’ Kauo and the Coco Palms Torch-Lighting Ceremony
In 1954, John Pakahea “Big John” Kauo (1933-2013) was hired as a waiter at Kaua‘i’s Coco Palms Hotel by his Aunty Moki Hanohano, the night dining room manager at Coco Palms, to begin what was to become a thirty-seven year career at Coco Palms in which he retired as Coco Palms’ manager.
Home sales leap, median price retreats on Kaua‘i in April
LIHU‘E — Home sales jumped more than 60 percent in the first full month of spring, as the Kaua‘i housing market continued to rebound from a rough outing in 2023.
Obituary for Friday, May 24, 2024
• Michael Miyuki Cardinez
Births for Friday, May 24, 2024
• Carter James Kawaiho’ōlaonāmāhana Ornellas • Keilani Kauluwehi Gonzalez-Guastella • Kilohana Rahj Stewart Parongao
Memorial Day service at Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery on Monday
HANAPEPE — Retired Air Force General Mary Kay Hertog, commander of the Kaua‘i Veterans Council, reminds everyone that the annual Kaua‘i Veterans Council Memorial Day Service will take place on Monday at the Kaua‘i Veterans Cemetery starting at 10 a.m.
Maui seeks contractor to review MEMA’s Aug. 8 response
County officials are seeking an outside agency to review the response of the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) during the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires because they said the department currently has only two full-time employees.
Births for Thursday, May 23, 2024
• Ka‘ikenaokalani Nelson Lingaton • Jheyzelle Ke’Alohilani Kamalani ‘O Kupulau Oligo • Levi Buddy Perreira • Jaxon D Fernandez
Bike riders on the road for race in Koke‘e on Sunday
KOKE‘E — Koke‘e Road, from the Kekaha Mini-Mart store to the intersection with Waimea Canyon Drive, will be closed to all vehicles on Sunday from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., states a traffic advisory from the Pedal to the Meadow Planning Committee.
Hawai‘i housing market ‘bleak,’ University of Hawai‘i report finds
HONOLULU — The state of Hawai‘i’s housing market was pretty bleak in terms of supply and affordability for most residents in 2023, according to a new report.
Ha‘ena-Hanalei run to kick off summer
HANALEI — Thousands of participants are anticipated when the Hanalei Canoe Club hosts the 42nd Ha‘ena to Hanalei Race on June 1.
Obituaries for Wednesday, May 22, 2024
• Michael Miyuki Cardinez • Edmundo G. Reyes • Sarah Ulunani ‘Ulu’ Hoomanawanui • Soon Ne Apilado • Leticia Pilipina Serapio • Ernest E. Segismundo, Sr.
HOOSER: Honest review of impacts needed in Barking Sands
The Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands (PMRF) Environmental Impact Statement Preparation Notice (EISPN) is out, and at first read seems woefully inadequate.
Gas leak leads to evacuations in Kekaha
KEKAHA — Residents were back in their homes after emergency personnel contained a gas leak in Kekaha on Sunday evening.
Taste of Hawai‘i tickets go on sale
WAILUA — Tickets for the highly popular Taste of Hawai‘i are available online by visiting the Taste of Hawai‘i website at tasteofhawaii.net.
High School graduation ceremonies begin Friday on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — More than 700 high school seniors will celebrate graduation starting on Friday.
Injured visiting hiker rescued off Kukui Trail
KOKE‘E — A 43-year-old West Virginia visitor was rescued from Kukui Trail after suffering an ankle injury on Sunday.
Obituary for Tuesday, May 21, 2024
• Michael Wilson
County of Kaua‘i announces holiday closures
LIHUE — In observance of Memorial Day, the County of Kaua’i announced holiday closures.