Six students get Hokuala scholarships
NAWILIWILI — Timbers Resort, for the third year, awarded six $1,000 Hokuala Kaua‘i Scholarships to six seniors who graduated from Kaua‘i schools.
Aloun Farms to acquire Kaua‘i Shrimp
KEKAHA — Kaua‘i Shrimp said on Thursday that the westside business is being acquired by Aloun Farms, a Hawai‘i agriculture leader.
Enjoying the first bloom of sunflowers in Kaumakani
KAUMAKANI — There were gasps of awe among the busload of guests on Friday when the landscape turned from the brown and red dirt to yellow in the fields of Gay and Robinson.
First Hawaiian Bank unveils rendering of future building
LIHU‘E — First Hawaiian Bank has unveiled the design for its newest banking branch at Hokulei Village in Lihu‘e.
Wahine do it all in Kapa‘a
KAPA‘A — Laura Lindsey, a candidate for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustee position in the upcoming election, took advantage of the crowd at Wahine Made to get herself better known among the voting age public at Kapa‘a Beach Park on Saturday.
Walmart invites local businesses to Open Call
LIHU‘E — Entrepreneurs in Hawai‘i are invited by Walmart to pitch their products for a space on Walmart or Sam’s Club shelves, as Walmart opens its 11th annual Open Call event.
Genki Sushi closes its doors in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Genki Sushi announced it was shutting down effective Saturday, June, 29.
Seven students earn Contractors Association of Kaua‘i scholarships
LIHU‘E — The Contractors Association of Kaua‘i (CAK) awarded $11,500 to seven student recipients on Thursday during its general membership meeting held at the Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center where Puakea Grill catered the convenient bento meal for the many guests that had to catch flights back to O‘ahu.
Kauai Chamber of Commerce awards $10,500 in scholarships
NUKOLI‘I — The Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce took advantage of its Business Pau Hana Event on Tuesday to distribute $10,500 in scholarships to six students at the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort.
County of Kaua‘i jobless rate falls to 2.1 percent in May
LIHU‘E — A drop in the civilian labor force coupled with job additions in key sectors helped push the unemployment rate to its lowest point for the month of May in at least 35 years on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i Shores Hotel renovations pau
WAIPOULI — Jennie Waiwaiole Vega, the general manager of the Kaua‘i Shores Hotel, home of Lava Lava restaurant, wanted to know where the rain came from on Tuesday.
‘Hot Wheels’ and Die Cast show draws a crowd
PUHI — Mike Gushiken, of Metalhaus, was pleasantly surprised with the number of people that turned out for his “Hot Wheels” and Die Cast show on Sunday at the parking lot fronting the Meatalhaus store adjacent to the Natural Pet Hawai‘i store in the Puhi Industrial Park.
Back to School Bash resgistration starts on July 1
LIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i Food Alliance and Kukui Grove Center, in coordination with the state Department of Education, announced that the 10th annual Back to School Bash will take place on July 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the shopping center.
Anara Spa earns top award among Hyatt resorts
PO‘IPU — The Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa ‘ohana celebrated its announcement of the Anara Spa being named a 2023 Team of the Year award among spas in the Hyatt Corporation with a celebratory get-together on June 11.
Council OKs new regulations for bike tours on Big Island
HILO, Hawai‘i — A proposed series of regulations for commercial bike tour groups has finally passed the County Council, albeit not without disagreements.
KFCU starts search for new CEO
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union Board Chair Byron Watanabe announced on Saturday the appointment of Executive Vice President Sean Kaley as the interim president and CEO.
De Luzes selling Big Island Toyota
HILO, Hawai‘i — Big Island Toyota is being sold.
‘Ohana Motors donation helps Kaua‘i Surfrider
LIHU‘E — When the Surfrider Foundation discussed the need for a pickup to remove marine debris ‘opala from Kaua‘i’s shoreline, ‘Ohana Motors heard the plea and donated a used four-wheel drive Toyota Tacoma to answer the call.
Coco Palms bringing Kimpton to Hawai‘i
WAILUA — Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants announced Wednesday that it is partnering with the Coco Palms Resort following a historically sensitive restoration of the iconic property in Wailua.
Visitor count drops, spending climbs on Kaua‘i in April
LIHU‘E — A steep drop in the number of visitors to the island of Kaua‘i in April was of no consequence on the spending front, as tourists continued to plow piles of cash into the local economy.