Massive cleanup effort ends on Kaho‘olawe
A cleanup on a remote beach east of the island of Maui netted an estimated 5 tons of marine debris in an effort hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as logistical issues.
Kaua‘i public schools to receive $3.1M in federal funds
A federal funding mechanism that provides money for elementary and secondary education is projected to deliver more than $3 million to the County of Kaua‘i.
Sing Out Kaua‘i concerts Jan. 28, 29
Sing Out Kaua‘i, a choir directed by Randy Leonard, will perform concerts on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m.
‘Pirates’ coming to Lihu‘e Library on Wednesday
The Hawai‘i Opera Theatre will be presenting “Pirates of Penzance” at the Lihu‘e Public Library on Wednesday starting at 5 p.m.
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green pushes for ‘bold action’ in his first State of the State address
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green promised “bold action” in his first State of the State address to a joint session of the state Legislature on Monday.
Hawai‘i extends bond with Yamaguchi
A two-year process to formally establish a sister-legislative relationship between Hawai‘i and the Yamaguchi Prefectural Assembly of Japan was completed in a formal ceremony that included Senate President Ronald D. Kouchi and state House Majority Leader Daynette “Dee” Morikawa of Kaua‘i.
Federal funds help Pacific Islanders in Hawai‘i
Governor Josh Green, M.D., has accepted an FY 2023 Compact Impact grant of $15,798,564 from U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs Carmen G. Cantor, to help defray the state’s costs of providing services to citizens of the Freely Associated States who live in Hawaiʻi.
Kung hei fat choy!
Sunday was the first day of the Year of the Yin Black Water Rabbit, states an informational piece from the Majestic Culture and the Arts Association, which will be making a special appearance on Kaua‘i on Saturday, bringing the Chinese lion dance celebrating the Chinese New Year to two locations on the island.
Kaua‘i road closures scheduled for Jan. 22 to Feb. 3
The county Department of Public Works and contractor Maui Kupono Builders announced that portions of Kahiliholo Road and Kamo‘okoa Road in Kalihiwai will be closed Thursday, Jan. 26 to Tuesday, Jan. 31, weekdays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting, for road resurfacing work.
Car seat technicians get field training
LIHU‘E — There was no shortage of cars for the new trainees for the car seat certification class to work on Saturday during the free car seat inspections offered at the Walmart store.
Hawai‘i kupuna watchdog head says program in need of expansion
For some of Hawai‘i’s most vulnerable kupuna, a little-known government position known as the Long-Term Care Ombudsman can mean the difference between torment and safety.
Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i gets $8,000 from Enterprise
PUHI — Wes Perreira, the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i branch manager, said anything is possible with a full tank.
Happy Camper for Sunday, January 22, 2023
A boat race that takes two years and covers the world? John Hawkins only recently arrived on Kaua‘i, and was visiting Tony LeHoven (another sailor) at the Talk Story Bookstore in Hanapepe (Natalie is “Da Boss,” Ed Justus said), who was doing a book signing on Friday. Tony said John will probably get his feet wet with the Nawiliwili Yacht Club racing series (it’s coming up in February).
Kaua‘i Democrats nominate progressive slate for statehouse seat
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Democrats have nominated former County Council Vice Chair Mason Chock, current County Council Member Luke Evslin and nonprofit director Nikki Cristobal as potential replacements for the state House seat vacated by former state Rep. Jimmy Tokioka.
High surf warning issued
LIHU’E — The National Weather Service issued a high surf warning for north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau until 6 a.m. Monday.
Big waves to deliver storied Hawai‘i surf contest The Eddie
HONOLULU — One of the world’s most prestigious and storied surfing contests is expected to be held Sunday in Hawai‘i for the first time in seven years.
ARC welcomes the new year on a high note
LIHU‘E — When David Chung of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center arrived at the Kaua‘i Resource Center for the monthly ARC donation event — he was met with a surprise.
U.S. Coast Guard tracks Russian ship near Hawaiian Islands
HONOLULU — The United States Coast Guard is monitoring a presumed Russian spy ship off the coast of the Hawaiian Islands amid tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Kaua‘i County Council talks fireworks enforcement
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i neighborhoods were lit up on New Year’s Eve with a massive display of amateur fireworks, both legal and illegal.
Kaua‘i RSVP volunteers to replenish supplies at the Little Libraries
LIHU‘E — This year’s MLK Day of Service project by the Kaua‘i RSVP, a part of the AmeriCorps Seniors program, did a lot to replenish the Little Free Libraries that are maintained by the Kaua‘i RSVP and Agency on Elderly Affairs.