North Shore pancakes and hula are back
KILAUEA — The Kaua‘i North Shore Lions Club is bringing back its popular pancake breakfast following a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Female visitor injured while hiking in Koke‘e
KOKE‘E — A 60-year-old female visitor from Wisconsin was injured when she apparently had a misstep while hiking near the Waipo‘o Falls Trail on Monday.
Obituaries for Wednesday, March 27, 2024
• Roy ‘Kawa’ Kiyoshi Kawamura • Duane T. Souza • Jovita C. Acob • Edmund F. Ku Malama Sr. • Florentino Salvador, Sr. • Wiley Kaipolani Junjiro Bernard Yoshioka
HOOSER: Looking for the change makers
Got an email recently from a community member who had been reading my political ramblings posted at https://garyhooser.blog
Hawaiian Electric warns of energy deficit
HILO, Hawai‘i — Hawaiian Electric is asking all Hawai‘i Island customers to reduce or shift their electricity use over the next month.
Obituaries for Tuesday, March 26, 2024
• Evelyn Juan Cardinez • George Lumabao • Vivian Teruyo Pereira
Easter Egg Project happening in Kekaha on Sunday
KEKAHA — Keiki from ages 1 through 12 years old are invited to participate in the free Easter Egg Project that will take place at Kekaha Ball Field, formerly known as Kekaha Faye Park and Neighborhood Center Complex.
Half of Kaua‘i’s tested waters polluted
LIHU‘E — A monthly analysis of streams, rivers and surf spots across the island found high concentrations of enterococcus bacterium, a federally recognized indicator of fecal presence in water, at a number of locations.
Obituaries for Monday, March 25, 2024
• Edmund F. Ku Malama Sr. • Jovita C. Acob • Hatsuko Taba
KCCC inmate seriously injured in hit-and-run after escape from facility
LIHU‘E — An inmate at Kaua‘i Community Corrections Center (KCCC) suffered serious injuries after a hit-and-run occurred shortly after he escaped from the facility on Friday morning.
Spectra Fest starts Tuesday in Koloa
KOLOA — Starting Tuesday, and centered around the Koloa Village, the inaugural Spectra Fest is slated to transform Kaua‘i’s South Shore into a vibrant canvas that merges art and urban life, said Noah Gordines of CreativeMornings Honolulu.
Obituaries for Saturday, March 23, 2024
• William Samuel Mayo • Duane T. Souza • Edmund F. Ku Malama Sr.
ERSOY: How to get most benefit from exercise (part 1)
Around 64 million Americans have a gym membership, but statistics show that as many as 65 percent of them get some form of injury.
ISLAND HISTORY: Joseph Lovell, kama‘aina forefather of Kaua‘i’s Lovell ‘ohana
Joseph Lovell (1806-1886), the forefather of Kaua‘i’s Lovell ‘ohana, was born in England.
Kaua‘i nonprofits encouraged to apply for grants from Hawaiian Telcom
HONOLULU — Kaua‘i nonprofit organizations focused on improving residents’ access to technology, and health and well–being, are encouraged to apply for a grant from Hawaiian Telcom.
Lee, Kauakahi and Amina close this year’s EKK series
NUKOLI‘I — E Kanikapila Kakou will close its 41st season on Monday by featuring three pivotal Hawaiian music artists at the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Warehouse fire causes $350,000 in damage
KAPA‘A — A warehouse fire on Apopo Road in Kapa‘a caused an estimated $350,000 in damage on Thursday evening.
Maui wildfire relief expands on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — MaBel Ferreiro Fujiuchi, the Chief Executive Officer for the Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity (KEO), announced the expansion of relief efforts in recognition of the immense challenges faced by families affected by the Maui wildfires.
Obituaries for Friday, March 22, 2024
• Wiley Kaipolani Junjiro Bernard Yoshioka • Jovita C. Acob • Edmund F. Ku Malama Sr.
Births for Friday, March 22, 2024
• Cyrus-Frank Kananimalamalama Kachi Emproso • Atarah Elenbeth Apalla Caban • Raen Hisayo Akama • Saila Mahina Dane • Archer-James Kamaehuikawekiu Matsuto Medeiros Mukai • Clemente August Francisco Harper • Hali’a Pomaika’i Kai’ O Lani Soares