Stories by The Garden Island

Best of Kauai 2023

We invite you to explore this special 48-page section dedicated to this year’s over 90 winners and their runners-up, the majority of whom are household names on the Garden Isle. A big mahalo goes out to our dedicated readers, who thoughtfully considered the many qualified candidates and selected this year’s “best.”

2023 Kaua‘i Chocolate and Coffee Festival

Don’t miss the 8th annual Kaua‘i Chocolate & Coffee Festival a celebration of all things chocolate and coffee with lots of sampling, educational displays and workshops, entertainment and exhibitor booths featuring a variety of chocolate and coffee products, from around the state.

Saturday’s varsity football game canceled

KAPA‘A — The Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation announced on Wednesday that the varsity football game between Kapa‘a High and Kaua‘i High, scheduled to play Saturday at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex in Kapa‘a, has been canceled.

Olinda Fire on Maui 85 percent contained

WAIHOU SPRINGS FOREST RESERVE, Hawai‘i — The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife said the Olinda Fire in Upcountry Maui was 85 percent contained as of Saturday afternoon.

Taylor Montemayor wins NAPA Ladies Night drag races

MANA — Taylor Montemayor won big at the NAPA Ladies Night drag races on Saturday, Aug. 12. Driving her 1986 Chevy S-10, Taylor eliminated a field of over 25 lady racers in bracket racing competition to take first place.