KILAUEA — Driving down Kilauea Road in Kilauea, it’s hard not to see the bright and colorful mural at the old bus stop that was once owned by the North Shore Lions Club.
KILAUEA — Driving down Kilauea Road in Kilauea, it’s hard not to see the bright and colorful mural at the old bus stop that was once owned by the North Shore Lions Club.
Now the bus stop is maintained by the County of Kaua‘i. But through a recent project spearheaded by Addison Bulosan, muralist Kayti Lathrop was employed to help transform the bus stop with a mural, which was completed more than a month ago.
With help from a $20,000 AARP Livable Communities Community Challenge Grant that helps beautify the island one step at a time, the bus stop is now adorned with striking painted scenes depicting Kilauea life and some of its history. Shown on the walls are a train, albatross and native birds, farmland, the ocean and other island themes.
Bulosan talked about the contributions that made it all happen.
“The mural we did in Kilauea was done by artist Kayti Lathrop through the Rice Street Business Association. We had a grant through AARP,” Bulosan said.
The project also extends beyond the North Shore, with bus stop shelters having been painted in Lawa‘i and ‘Ele‘ele.
North Shore Lions Club President Louis LaFratta said the group built the bus stop and used to maintain it, but then the county took over.
“I think it’s gorgeous,” said LaFratta of the Kilauea bus stop that was plain looking for a long time.
