Little Babes Club fundraiser on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The Little Babes Club is presenting a Mother’s Day Family Fun Fundraiser on Saturday at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pacific Missile Range Facility car show on Saturday
MANA — The Pacific Missile Range Facility in Mana will host its Fourth annual Auto Show on Saturday at Shenanigans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
City officials outline plans to avert disaster on O‘ahu
In the wake of the deadly Aug. 8 Maui wildfires, the City and County of Honolulu says it’s begun efforts to better respond to future wildfire threats on O‘ahu.
Wong and Sabado named Outstanding Older Americans
NUKOLI‘I — Zenon Wong and Maura Sabado were announced as Kaua‘i’s Outstanding Male and Female Older Americans on Friday during a “Powered by Connection” recognition ceremony and luncheon at the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort.
Mother’s Day weekend events on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Sunday we celebrate motherhood and if you’re unsure of how to celebrate hauʻoli la makuahine, the Garden Island has you covered.
Obituaries for Thursday, May 9, 2024
• Walter ‘Freckles’ James Smith Jr. • Emily Ortiz Artaho • Jose S. Labrador • Elden Layne Nakashima • Leticia Pilipina Serapio
HTA, DLNR following up on reports of cruise ships venturing too near Na Pali Coast
Two cruise ships, which are under the Royal Caribbean umbrella, recently came close enough to the North Shore of Kaua‘i that residents asked local authorities to investigate.
Kaua‘i braces for severe thunderstorms and high possibility of flooding
LIHU‘E — County of Kaua‘i officials are warning island residents of another severe weather disturbance headed to the island on Mother’s Day weekend.
Hiker rescued on Kalalau Trail
KALALAU — A 39-year-old O’ahu resident was rescued on the Kalalau Trail after suffering an ankle injury on Tuesday afternoon.
Road closures in Hanapepe
HANAPEPE — The Department of Pubic Works announced that portions of Awawa Road from Akea Road are scheduled to close for tree removal.
Obituaries for Wednesday, May 8, 2024
• H. Wallace ‘Wally’ Jaynes • Rochelle Nora Paalua (Nishibata) San Agustin • Desiree Kuilani Tung Loong • Kelly Knudsen • Jonathan Hurd • Stanley ‘Hunk’ Viquelia • Rodrigo Ronolo Dikilato • Teodulo ‘Teddy’ Ganal Ganiron • Francisco “Cisco” Campos Jr. • Mason Rikio Fujimoto • Aletha ‘Puna’ Kawelukawahinehololioolimaloa Goodwin Kaohi
Free dog spay and neuter on Mother’s Day
KAPA‘A — The Kaua‘i Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) announced that spaces are available for the free monthly spay and neuter services or Kaua‘i residents’ dogs and cats.
Niumalu Bridge to remain closed
NAWILIWILI — Kaua‘i officials announced that the Niumalu Bridge on Niumalu Road near Hulemalu Road will continue to remain closed until further notice.
HOOSER: Good night and good riddance
It feels like the first day of a new year, in a policy and politics sense.
Mother’s Day weekend events on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Sunday we celebrate motherhood and if you’re unsure of how to celebrate hauʻoli la makuahine, the Garden Island has you covered.
Obituaries for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
• Wanda Sanae Shimizu • Mason Rikio Fujimoto • Francisco ‘Cisco’ Campos Jr.• Clayton K. Kawada • Royce Takeo Ebesu • Walter ‘Freckles’ James Smith Jr.
Washington man breaks leg in fall near Kaweonui Point
PRINCEVILLE — A 65-year-old Washington man was rescued by first responders after he fell and broke his leg late Friday afternoon.
Water Safety Coalition’s bills sent to Green
HONOLUU — Two bills initiated by a new coalition on increasing state water safety have been passed by the Legislature and are headed to the governor for his approval.
Obituary for Monday, May 6, 2024
• Aimee Chieko Inouye
Phone scammers posing as U.S. Marshals
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i officials are warning the public about scammers, who contact residents claiming to be government officials and try to convince them to part with their money.