$1.5M available to help grow agriculture endeavors
HONOLULU — The state Department of Agriculture is accepting proposals for the Grow Hawai‘i Agriculture Initiative 2021, an plan to quickly scale up commercial agricultural production including the production of value-added products.
County rental assistance program application to open in May
LIHU‘E — Monetary assistance for rent and utilities will soon be available through the county for qualified households impacted by the ongoing pandemic.
Real property taxes due April 23
Kaua‘i County officials would like to remind Kaua‘i property owners that the extended deadline for the second installment of real property taxes for the 2020-2021 tax year are due Friday, April 23.
Fast Company tops NYC Eric Wing opener
NAWILIWILI — Fast Company slingshot past the mole and squeezed past the red can on a fast port tack at the start of the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Eric Wing Series, Race No. 1.
Gents and Rebels share second place
LIHU‘E — With two outs in the ninth inning, the ‘Ohana’s tying run was tagged out at the plate to give Da Killas an 18-17 win at the ‘Ele‘ele field where the ‘Ohana Rebels were a 14-2 winner over the Islanders to end up in a tie for second place in the standings with the Keonimana Gents who soared past Da Kruzers, 17-3 at the Peter Rayno Park in Hanamaulu.
Letters for Wednesday, April 7, 2021
• Why do I still need a test? • Dismayed over humane society’s feral cat response
HOOSER: Union leaders push for roll-call vote
The price of poker just went up in the state House. The tension in that big square building on Beretania Street is palpable as 51 representatives are being put in a position of choosing which side they are on.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Rob Silva of Silva’s Ice Cream Truck (yes, they have Ono Pops, too!) said they found the old bubble gum that “smokes,” and carry that along with ice cream, beverages and assorted snack items.
Celebrate National Beer Day AND World Health Day
LIHU‘E — The new line of bottled beer at the Kaua‘i Beer Company is not because Wednesday is observed as National Beer Day in the country.
RUTGARD: Don’t let your guard down
For those who do not already have a healthy daily routine of diet and exercise, here are some steps to improve your health. If you already have a good healthy diet and do aerobic exercise each day such as swim, surf, walk, run, paddle, sup board, wind surf, volleyball, garden, continue to do so as recommended by your doctor.
Skate sports are making waves
If you drive through Kapaʻa town after school hours, pass the newly renovated skate park, or stroll down the Ke Ala Hele Makalae coastal path, you will almost certainly see lots and lots of wheels!
Obituaries for Wednesday, April 7, 2021
• Mark Funamura • Pedro ‘Pete’ Camalliri • Mary Lou K. Kanahele • Bernice Juanita Naleiekolukananiokauai Kualu Ragragola • Archie Mariano Fontanilla • Isidro ‘Sid’ Y. Belmonte Jr.