Two food banks distribute enough for more than 500 individuals, families
PUHI — A car-less individual clutched his placard for food and silently joined traffic directors during the food distribution taking place at the Kaua‘i Community College parking lot on Saturday.
Koloa School fundraiser launches on Black Friday
PO‘IPU — The launch of the Koloa Elementary School Holiday Bags fundraiser is just a part of the Black Friday deals and special promotions that will take place at The Shops at Kukui‘ula from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 24, commonly known as Black Friday.
Special teams lead Waimea to win; will face the No. 2 seed Kamehameha Schools-Maui
HANAPEPE — Waimea High School kicker Shayden Ranis Alameda Dela Cruz hit a 35-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to break a tie and propel the Mehehune to a 13-10 win over the Roosevelt Rough Riders in a First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Division II semifinal contest at Hanapepe Stadium on Saturday.
Lihu‘e Pats first in 2 KPWFL divisions
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League announced the annual Shrine Bowl games will take place on Nov. 26.
Brush fire scorches 10 acres in Hanapepe
HANAPEPE — A brush fire torched approximately 10 acres of private land near Salt Pond Beach Park on Saturday evening, authorities said.
Happy Camper for Monday, Novemeber 20, 2023
Becky Komaki said one of the westside farmers growing sweet potatoes had a recipe so she’s trying it out, having loaves of sweet potato bread alongside banana bread and other goodies (kalua pig wrap?) during the Kaua‘i Handworks craft fair.
Candles and lanterns for the holidays
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Hospice announced its two holiday campaigns — the candle lighting memorial at three different locations and the 4th annual Lanterns of Love that will be on display for the public to enjoy at its Pahe‘e Street offices starting in mid-December.
The Festival of Lights returns for holidays
LIHU‘E — Work on the 27th annual Festival of Lights starts on Monday when retired and off-duty personnel work alongside volunteers from the utility companies to install LED lights from Ace Housemart on the trees in the park fronting the historic County Building using Genies and Man-Lifts donated by Service Rentals and Sunbelt Rentals.
Obituary for Monday, November 20, 2023
• Ernest S. Pabustan