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.
Let the egg hunt begin at The Shops at Kukui‘ula
KUKUI‘ULA — Easter Egg hunting will take place in conjunction with the weekly Culinary Market experience on March 27 at The Shops at Kukui‘ula.
Voyagers improve to 2-0 in KIF volleyball
PUHI — The Island School Voyagers outplayed Kaua‘i High School on both fronts on Tuesday to improve to 2-0 in the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation boys volleyball standings.
Bunny House scheduled through Easter at the Kukui Grove Center
LIHU‘E — Keiki were everywhere on Tuesday during the regular Toddler Tuesday programming at Kukui Grove Center. And so were the bunnies.
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.
Arizona State University sweeps The Donnis invitational
NAWILIWILI — Arizona State University ran away with the 2024 Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational intercollegiate golf tournament on Tuesday after posting an 822 tournament total at the Ocean Course at Hokuala.
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.
Yamane, Iha and Tacbian elected to KIUC Board
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) announced the results of its Board of Directors election on Saturday afternoon.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Jock Goodman of Jock’s Photography (nah, he’s got silver jewelry and more, too!) wanted to know on Sunday why don’t you iron your clovers at the Beach House craft fair.
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.
Lydgate Farms wins Gold at International chocolate festival
LIHU‘E — Will Lydgate of Lydgate Farms was very proud of his gold award from The Cacao of Excellence 2023 that he showed off on Saturday during the National Agriculture Week celebration at Kukui Grove Center.
Salvation Army ARC collecting on Friday
AHUKINI — The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center team will be back on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.
Arizona State leads after first round of golf at The Donnis
NAWILIWILI — Arizona State fired a team total 280, or 8-under par, on Sunday to take the lead at the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational that is being contested at the Ocean Course at Hokuala.
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.
Happy Camper for Monday, March 18, 2024
How many of you know when Santa Claus has his birthday?
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.
The Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational golf tournament opens Sunday at Hokuala
NAWILIWILI — The Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational golf tournament will be contested on Kaua‘i at the Ocean Course at Hokuala starting on Sunday.