Helicopter to drop 10,000 Easter eggs on Saturday
LIHU‘E — A helicopter will drop at least 10,000 Easter eggs on Saturday at the Vidinha Stadium soccer fields, as Hope Collective Church brings fun, love and hope to adults and keiki to the entire island of Kaua‘i during the Easter season.
Yamane, Iha and Tacbian elected to KIUC Board
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) announced the results of its Board of Directors election on Saturday afternoon.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Jock Goodman of Jock’s Photography (nah, he’s got silver jewelry and more, too!) wanted to know on Sunday why don’t you iron your clovers at the Beach House craft fair.
Kamakai the humpback is here!
LIHU‘E — Kamakai, a life-sized inflatable, walk-in humpback whale, is ready for the spring break that started when school let up on Friday.
Lydgate Farms wins Gold at International chocolate festival
LIHU‘E — Will Lydgate of Lydgate Farms was very proud of his gold award from The Cacao of Excellence 2023 that he showed off on Saturday during the National Agriculture Week celebration at Kukui Grove Center.
Salvation Army ARC collecting on Friday
AHUKINI — The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center team will be back on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.
Arizona State leads after first round of golf at The Donnis
NAWILIWILI — Arizona State fired a team total 280, or 8-under par, on Sunday to take the lead at the Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational that is being contested at the Ocean Course at Hokuala.
Warriors and Voyagers take KIF volleyball openers
LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a High School and Island School each posted victories on Friday night when the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation inaugurated its 2024 boys volleyball season at Bernice Hundley Gym in Kapa‘a and Clem Gomes Gym in Waimea.
Prince Kuhio commemorative event takes place Saturday
PO‘IPU — Dan Funamura, of Po‘ipu, was aware of Prince Kuhio and the Prince Kuhio Park on Sunday, as he enjoyed the hospitality of a Thai farmer family set up on the makai edge of the park on the same date The Beach House Restaurant was hosting more than 50 vendors at its monthly craft fair.
School counselor leads like Duke
PUHI — The assembly at the Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School on Friday was labeled “Lead Like Duke” after the school had viewed the film “Waterman,” which documents Duke Kahanamoku’s legacy of changing the community and the world through his swimming and water safety initiatives.
Happy Camper for Monday, March 18, 2024
How many of you know when Santa Claus has his birthday?
New ocean safety information greets airport visitors
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Ocean Safety Bureau personnel, including Chief Kalani Vierra, Kaua‘i Lifeguard Association and the Department of Transportation, Airports Division capitalized on the traffic slowdown to install upgraded ocean safety information at the two baggage claims area at Lihu‘e Airport on Friday.
The Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational golf tournament opens Sunday at Hokuala
NAWILIWILI — The Dr. Donnis Thompson Invitational golf tournament will be contested on Kaua‘i at the Ocean Course at Hokuala starting on Sunday.
Lihu‘e man dies in traffic crash
LIHUE — A 32-year-old man was identified as the person killed in a single vehicle traffic incident on Friday, March 8.
Happy Camper for Saturday, March 16, 2024
Kim Wallis said she was tasked with setting up a digital memorial site for Betty Bell, who passed away on Feb. 18.
Kaua‘i All Girl Rodeo Association hosts opening event
PO‘IPU — Taylor Langtad captured All Around Cowgirl honors by a point over Kim Medeiros, who was named Reserve All Around Cowgirl during the opening rodeo celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Kaua‘i All Girl Rodeo Association (KAGRA) on March 17 at CJM Country Stables.
Mentor and students take E Kanikapila Kakou stage
NUKOLI‘I — Keiki o ka ‘aina, translated to mean “child of the land,” from Anahola Kainani Kahaunaele has blossomed into one of Hawai‘i’s premier singer-songwriter-musician-teacher of Hawaiian music. She has won a number of Na Hoku Hanohano awards, including her most recent Female Vocalist of the Year.
Bank of Hawai‘i ‘Branch of Tomorrow’ opens in ‘Ele‘ele
‘ELE‘ELE — Despite the interrupted entry to the ‘Ele‘ele Shopping Center on Monday, the Bank of Hawai‘i opened the BOH ‘Ele‘ele branch with its signature “Branch of Tomorrow” capabilities.
Happy Camper for Friday, March 15, 2024
Talia Anama of Ruke permanent jewelry (she was at the Downtown Lihu‘e Night Market last Saturday) said she’ll be one of the more than 50 vendors on Sunday when Edwin Vea (does he still have the popular wooden Hawaiian Fish Hooks?) and The Beach House hosts its monthly craft fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across from the Lawai Beach Resort.
Everything is green at Grove Farm Market on Saturday
LIHU‘E — The theme is green on Saturday at Grove Farm Market, said Paul Loizeaux of the University of Hawai‘i Master Gardener program.