STRIVE program seeking applicants
LIHU‘E — A limited number of seats are available for the free nine-week Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE) program presented by Kaua‘i Community College and the Kaua‘i Veterans Council.
Happy Camper for Monday, April 29, 2024
Keeping track of four Central Pacific Bank Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation championship over a matter of three days can be taxing … how many people are taking advantage of Sunday to sleep in after the marathon three days, or prepare for this week’s big events?
Voyagers claim CPB KIF boys volleyball crown
KAPA‘A — Island School needed four sets to secure the Central Pacific Bank Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation boys volleyball crown on Saturday night at Bernice Hundley Gym on the Kapa‘a High School campus.
Rev. Chun celebrates 100th birthday
KAPA‘A — The Kapa‘a First Hawaiian Church celebrated the 100th birthday of Rev. Richard Chun on Sunday under clear sunny skies and the quiet Sunday traffic.
Happy Camper for Saturday, April 27, 2024
You’ll never know what kind of surprises lie at the weekly farmers market. Stacie Chiba-Miguel of A&B Hawai‘i said the May 1 version of the weekly Kaua‘i Culinary Market at The Shops at Kuku‘iula (it opens at 3:30 p.m.) will feature Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin (remember the award-winning performances from the Merrie Monarch festival?) and members of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala, who will have a lei stand available as a fundraiser to help the halau take its younger performers to participate in the Queen Lili‘uokalani Keiki Hula festival on O‘ahu.
Three graduating seniors awarded Shinseki Scholarships
NAWILIWILI — For James Odan and Marc Inouye, representing the Hawai‘i Public Schools Foundation, Friday was special for several reasons during the General Shinseki 2024 Scholarship Luncheon at Duke’s Restaurant at Kalapaki Beach.
Happy Camper for Friday, April 26, 2024
Talk about late breaking news, Leona Sa, a coach with the Kaua‘i Special Olympics said the First Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Run is taking place on Saturday starting at 7:15 a.m. with “2024 Leg Leader” Kaua‘i Police Department officer Johnathan Anderson, KPD, other law enforcement officers and Special Olympic athletes, friends and supporters.
Kapa‘a gets 2nd win, Kaua‘i suffers 2nd loss in baseball
KAPA‘A — Kapa‘a High School pitcher Bob Maintain threw a five-hitter over six innings to lead the Warriors to a 6-3 win over Kaua‘i High School on Wednesday in a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation baseball game at Ron Martin Field at Kapa‘a High School.
Voyagers avoid distraction to win on Senior Night
LIHU‘E — The Island School boys volleyball team took their matches against Kaua‘i High School on Tuesday in a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation contest at Wilcox Gymnasium on the Island School campus.
Duo Diorama performing on Kauai in June
LIHU‘E — Duo Diorama of Chicago was set to perform on Kaua‘i in an event presented by the Ebb and Flow Arts (EFA).
Volunteers sought to clean up Morgan’s Ponds
WAILUA — The County of Kaua‘i Department of Parks and Recreation opened Lydgate Beach Park and the Kamalani Playground area to the public on Thursday.
La‘akea Chun joins Kaua‘i Charter Commission
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Charter Commission has a new commissioner in La‘akea Chun following the unanimous approval from the Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday during its scheduled meeting at the historic County Building.
Free concerts start May 3 at Kaua‘i Community College
LIHU‘E — Sarah Tochiki, the band instructor at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and conductor of several of the Kaua‘i Community College bands, announced the calendar of free concerts for May.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Kudos to the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i on getting all those people out to Kukui Grove Center on Saturday for the all-troop fire safety exercise before the monthly Movie Night.
Abigania, Summerhays repeat as KIF golf champs
WAILUA — Kapa‘a High School golfer Juliette O’Shaughnessy enjoyed her personal best rounds of the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation golf season during the 36-hole state qualifying match played at Wailua Golf Course on Friday and Saturday.
Wiwo‘ole Project takes root in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Kumu Sabra Kauka said on Friday that “wiwo‘ole” translates to mean courage.
Raiders and Voyagers win weekend matches
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i High School swept Waimea High School 5-0 and 5-0 for both the boys and girls fields, and Island School edged out Kapa‘a High School 3-2, and 3-2 on Saturday in Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation tennis matches played at the Waimea High School tennis courts and the Kapa‘a High School tennis courts.
Voyagers extend winning streak in KIF boys volleyball
KAPA‘A —Despite challenges from the Menehune and the Red Raiders, the Voyagers continue to protect its undefeated status following the results of Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation boys volleyball matches on Friday.
Celebrating the Earth — Kaua‘i style
Allison Young of the current Leadership Kaua‘i was thrilled when Jodi Matsumoto showed up at the Kaua‘i Community College with two armfuls of plastic planting containers.
Malama Kaua‘i summer meal box program looking for volunteers
LIHU‘E — Malama Kaua‘i announced the Kaukau 4 Keiki summer meal box program, as well as a call for volunteers to help.