Sea turtle nests break records on U.S. beaches, but global warming threatens their survival
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — Just as they have for millions of years, sea turtles by the thousands made their labored crawl from the ocean to U.S. beaches to lay their eggs over the past several months. This year, record nesting was found in Florida and elsewhere despite growing concern about threats from climate change.
Micah Smith confirmed to U.S. District Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Brian Schatz announced Wednesday that the U.S. Senate voted 57-41 to confirm Micah Smith to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai‘i.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Single mother of four hoping for games and books for her children
LIHU‘E — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
U.S. Navy removes fuel from plane that overshot runway and is now resting on a reef and sand
KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii — The U.S. Navy said Monday that it has removed nearly all of the fuel from a large plane that overshot a off the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i, and landed in an environmentally sensitive bay, but it doesn’t have a timetable for when it will get the aircraft out of the water.
Toys for Tots get motorcycle push
LIHU‘E — U.S. Marine Corps League Commandant Rod Green was overjoyed to hear the sounds of motorcycles on Veterans Memorial Highway on Saturday.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Young couple hoping for toys and books for toddler
LIHU‘E — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Santa took a break from the hectic post-Thanksgiving weekend to catch up on his shopping at Pau Hana Market at Kukui Grove Center on Monday.
How a massive all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple ended up on Kaua‘i
KAPA‘A, Hawai‘i — It is the only all-granite, hand-carved Hindu temple in the West built without power tools or electricity, and it’s nestled on one of the smaller islands in Hawai‘i surrounded by lush gardens and forests.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Disabled female hoping for houshold essentials
LIHU‘E — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
Visiting St. Louis wins one, ties two in boys soccer
LIHU‘E — According to information provided by Michael Curtis of the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation soccer officials team, St. Louis Intermediate boys soccer team played over the weekend — one game on Friday at Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex and two contests at the Hanapepe Stadium on Saturday.
Cyber Saints lead robotics race to states
LIHU‘E — Ember Lyonlore, of the Honu Warriors robotics team from Kapa‘a Middle School, said their machine finished 13th out of 17 available spots during the last robotics tournament held at Wilcox Gymnasium at Island School.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Couple hoping for art supplies for their little girl
LIHU‘E — Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
PAL Kaua‘i, KIFB deliver holiday food
KEKAHA — Permanently Affordable Living Kaua‘i and Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank partnered on Wednesday to deliver a box of holiday food to formerly houseless tenants at Kauhale O Kekaha.
Waimea wins second straight Division II championship
MILILANI, Hawai‘i — An old school ground and pound attack propelled Waimea High School to its second straight First Hawaiian Bank Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Division II football championship at John Kauinana Stadium in Mililani on O‘ahu on Saturday.
Kapa‘a Interfaith Association gives thanks
KAPA‘A — Deacon Mary Margaret Smith, of the St. Michael and All Angels Church, said the wonderful thing about the Community Thanksgiving Lunch is to see all the people coming together, regardless of beliefs, and enjoying each other’s company at the All Saints Gym on Thursday.
New Habitat for Humanity homes are reasons to be thankful
WAIMEA — Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity homebuyers — Claudia “Marlene” Osuna, Tanya Numazawa, Napua and Keala Pi‘imanu, Roddy Cachero and Kirri Anderson, Erica Keogh and John “JD” Irons, and Hayley-Jay Kaeo — had reason to celebrate Thanksgiving at the Waimea Huakai subdivision during the blessing and dedication of the six completed homes by Kaua‘i Habitat on Wednesday.
Happy Camper for Saturday, November 25, 2023
Congratulations, Sheldon and Kristyn Peralta of Bubbah’s Toy Box, who will open the doors to Sissy’s Stationary & Stuff (stationary and Little Kitty items were good sellers during the many pop-ups at Kukui Grove) from 10 a.m. on Saturday through Dec. 30 in the space located next to Game Stop at Kukui Grove Center.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Disabled man could use a newer bike
Kurt is a kind man, who is disabled. He likes helping and sharing with others. His only mode of transportation is a very old bike and he could use a newer one.
Maui residents wonder if their burned town can be made safe. The answer? No one knows
When Daniel Skousen scrubs at the ash and soot covering his Maui home, he worries about the smell.
Salvation Army hands out nearly 1,000 meals
LIHU‘E — Kahu Kerry of the West Kaua‘i Episcopal Churches said they never got the word on Wednesday during the house blessings for Kaua‘i Habitat for Humanity in Waimea.