Paniolo Heritage Rodeo returns
For 21 years, the Paniolo Heritage Rodeo at CJM Country Stables in Po‘ipu has opened the Koloa Plantation Days Festival in July.
Student projects spark community partnerships
“Genius Hour,” one of the electives at Waimea Canyon Middle School, allows students to explore their own passions and encourages creativity in the classroom.
Mighty Menehune move on
WAIMEA — Keahi Tucker, Waimea High School Class of 1992, rattled off a string of names Friday from the roster of 170 seniors at the Menehune graduating festivities.
Hayashi selected as HIDOE superintendent
HONOLULU — The state Board of Education selected the former principal of Waipahu High School to be the next superintendent of the state’s public schools.
Rain can’t dampen Red Raiders’ big walk
LIHU‘E — A downpour couldn’t drown out Red Raiders’ triumphant cheers Friday evening when the Kaua‘i High School Class of 2022 graduated at Vidinha Stadium.
Kapa‘a High graduates 238 in 1st in-person ceremony since 2019
KAPA‘A — A rainstorm couldn’t dampen the spirits of the resilient Kapa‘a High School seniors, who graduated at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex Friday evening.
Meatless Mondays menu rolls out at Wilcox Health start tomorrow
LIHU‘E — Meatless Monday, featuring a vegetarian menu, starts tomorrow at the Wilcox Health Cafe, located on the ground floor of Wilcox Medical Center.
KPD ramps up traffic enforcement for graduation, summer
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department is ramping up traffic enforcement throughout the summer.
Road closures announced for May 23-27
HANALEI — The state Department of Transportation announced a right-lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction between mile markers 1.2 and 2.2, Ohiki Road and Aku Road, Monday through Friday, May 23 to 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for grass and tree cutting.
SCHATZ: Hawaiʻi to receive $14M to protect native birds
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D- Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i will receive $14.092 million in funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Servic, and U.S. Geological Survey to protect threatened and endangered local forest birds from extinction.
Graduations don’t slow ARC May donations
LIHU‘E — David Chung, The Salvation Army ARC team leader, said he was sorry to have missed Santa on Friday during the monthly donation event at the Kaua‘i Resource Center.
Kauaʻi students graduate; Shelby Ann Erdmann named Kaua‘i Teacher of the Year
LIHU‘E — Lines at retail store checkout lanes and on Kaua‘i’s roadways were brisk and steady Friday as the island celebrated high school graduations at three of the Kaua‘i public high schools.
DOH: Keiki ages 5-11 eligible for COVID-19 boosters
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health is adopting guidance from the U.S. Centers for Diease Control and Prevention recommending boosters for children ages 5 through 11 and strengthening booster recommendations for others.
Crash closed portion of Kaumuali‘i Highway on Wednesday
KOLOA — A portion of Kaumuali‘i Highway in Koloa was closed in both directions for two hours on Wednesday following a traffic collision, according to the Kaua‘i Police Department.
Tropic Care Kauaʻi returns in June
LIHU‘E — Tropic Care Kaua‘i 2022 is nearly here, and the community is getting excited about the offering of no-cost health care services to the community from June 13 through June 20.
Council introduces bill expanding size of guest houses on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A bill introduced at County Council on Wednesday would increase the maximum size of guest houses, a move intended to make a dent in the ongoing housing crisis on island.
County marks high school graduations; higher case counts
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i high schools will hold in-person graduation ceremonies tonight, as the county records another COVID-19 fatality and a rising case count.
Kauaʻi Humane Society funds 125 off-island adoptions
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Humane Society is offering a deal for off-island adoptions in an urgent effort to adopt out shelter animals.
Seeley Borges’ cancer in remission
SEATTLE — If plans go according to schedule, Seeley Borges is scheduled to be discharged from Seattle Children’s Hospital Monday.
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center accepts donations Friday
HANAPEPE — When the gates to the monthly The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center donation event open at 8 a.m. Friday, there will be more volunteers than the usual crew at the Kaua‘i Resource Center at the Lihu‘e Transfer Station on Ahukini Road near Lihu‘e Airport.