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.
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.
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.
Births for Thursday, March 14, 2024
• Kapena Isaac Kipukai Wichman • Kalawai‘a Noi Sione Isamu Espina • Hilo James Kamohoali‘i Nawahikuapapanuimauloa Kama Laymance-Drake
Florilegium Art opens on Thursday
KALAHEO — The National Tropical Botanical Garden offers the NTBG Florlegium Art Show 2024 on each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NTBG Botanical Research Center located at 3530 Papalina Road in Kalaheo.
Raising awarenes for developmental disabilities
LIHU‘E — Amelia Kyewich-Kaneholani, the Kaua‘i Program Specialist for the Hawai‘i State Council on Developmental Disabilities (HSCDD), was concerned about the misting showers that blanketed Rice Street in the area fronting the historic County Building on Wednesday, nearing the 10 a.m. mark.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, March 13, 2024
People who want to continue “catholic education” in the shadow of St. Catherine School have until Friday to register (that includes a deposit) for the new school concept. Call St. Catherine School parent Robin Lopez at 808-635-9173 for more details and sign ups … don’t forget, deadline is by Friday!
Happy 103rd birthday Hina Miyashiro!
WAIMEA — A staff member at the Kaua‘i Care Center, Regency Pacific in Waimea was hopeful Hina Miyashiro would rouse from her nap when the candles were lit on Monday, which was Miyashiro’s 103rd birthday.
Kekaha School wins national mural award
KEKAHA — When the Wyland Foundation announced the winners of the 2023 Wyland National Mural Contest, Kekaha Elementary School was named the winner of the Elementary, K-5 division for its “Malama i ke kai, a malama ke kai la ‘o” mural, which is based on a Hawaiian proverb meaning “Care for the Ocean, and the Ocean will care for you.”
Lihu‘e library celebrating Women’s History Month
LIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i State Library System is celebrating Women’s History Month 2024 by presenting “Taylor Swift Craft and Karaoke Night for Teens” on March 13 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Lihu‘e Public Library.
Humpback whale visiting Kukui Grove during spring break
LIHU‘E — Kamakai, the life-sized inflatable, walk-in humpback whale will return to Kukui Grove Center after a four-year absence.
Happy Camper for Monday, March 11, 2024
Congratulations to Keegan Meade, who got his first ‘ukulele by winning the on-street ‘ukulele contest hosted by Aldrinne Guerrero and ‘Ukulele Underground on Saturday night during the monthly Downtown Lihu‘e Night Market that was an alternative activity for all those people who were scared away by the event taking place at the Kaua‘i Philippines Cultural Center.
Births for Saturday, March 9, 2024
• Amaia Elizabeth Mae Berry • Laken Legend Like’ole Efhan • Naomi Ku‘uleialohamakae‘onanea Glovasa • Jesse Ka‘eo Henry Rapozo
ERSOY: Should we worry about insulin resistance? Part 2
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CRITTER: Cowrie shell cave found off North Shore of O‘ahu
As a marine biologist and professional scuba diver I often wonder where all of the fish go along our coastline when we have giant surf.
ISLAND HISTORY: Japanese American internment sites on Kaua‘i during WW II
During World War II, from 1942 to 1944, U.S. military personnel, in collaboration with local authorities, arrested and interned 2,270 people of Japanese ancestry in Hawai‘i.
Happy Camper for Saturday, March 9, 2024
Kudos to Larry Feinstein and the Kaua‘i Beer Company crew for hosting the Puppy Happy Hour on Wednesday with the Kaua‘i Humane Society (congratulations, Rebecca Mungall on starting as the KHS Marketing Coordinator!), which is accepting applications for its “Shop and Save Lives” Rummage Sale that is coming on March 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its headquarters just west of the Kipu bypass road.
Betty Bell’s legacy lives on
LIHU‘E — Betty Bell, the first licensed pharmacist on Kaua‘i and former CEO of Wilcox Hospital, passed away peacefully at the Regency at Puakea on Feb. 18. She was 96.
Bon Dance schedule released for 2024
LIHU‘E — For people who have been waiting — the people who paste the schedule on their refrigerators and those from the outer islands who plan their trips to Kaua‘i to coincide with a bon dance — the Kaua‘i Buddhist Council released its 2024 bon dance schedule.