Stories by Dennis Fujimoto

PACT Act enrollment coming to Kaua‘i

HONOLULU — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System said there will be a PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) registration and community call on March 27-28 at Kaua‘i Veterans Center, 3215 Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Highway.

GIFCU opening Kapa‘a Branch on Friday

KAPA‘A — The first 100 people will receive a meal plate prepared by Mom’s Filipino Comfort Food during the grand opening celebration of the Garden Island Federal Credit Union, Kapa‘a Branch on Friday, starting at 11 a.m., said Myrvie Buster, the credit union’s member services director.

Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i win latest KIF tennis events

LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a swept its series by winning both the girls and boys tennis series over Waimea during a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation (KIF) matchup at Waimea High School on Saturday. In other action, Kaua‘i High School won the boys and girls matches over Island School at Po‘ipu Kai tennis courts on Saturday.

Helicopter to drop 10,000 Easter eggs on Saturday

LIHU‘E — A helicopter will drop at least 10,000 Easter eggs on Saturday at the Vidinha Stadium soccer fields, as Hope Collective Church brings fun, love and hope to adults and keiki to the entire island of Kaua‘i during the Easter season.

Kamakai the humpback is here!

LIHU‘E — Kamakai, a life-sized inflatable, walk-in humpback whale, is ready for the spring break that started when school let up on Friday.

Warriors and Voyagers take KIF volleyball openers

LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a High School and Island School each posted victories on Friday night when the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation inaugurated its 2024 boys volleyball season at Bernice Hundley Gym in Kapa‘a and Clem Gomes Gym in Waimea.

Prince Kuhio commemorative event takes place Saturday

PO‘IPU — Dan Funamura, of Po‘ipu, was aware of Prince Kuhio and the Prince Kuhio Park on Sunday, as he enjoyed the hospitality of a Thai farmer family set up on the makai edge of the park on the same date The Beach House Restaurant was hosting more than 50 vendors at its monthly craft fair.

School counselor leads like Duke

PUHI — The assembly at the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Friday was labeled “Lead Like Duke” after the school had viewed the film “Waterman,” which documents Duke Kahanamoku’s legacy of changing the community and the world through his swimming and water safety initiatives.

New ocean safety information greets airport visitors

LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau personnel, including Chief Kalani Vierra, Kaua‘i Lifeguard Association and the Department of Transportation, Airports Division capitalized on the traffic slowdown to install upgraded ocean safety information at the two baggage claims area at Lihu‘e Airport on Friday.