Kaua‘i DOCARE presence nearly doubles as 41 new officers commissioned
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources significantly bolstered its ranks on Monday, as 41 new Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement officers were deployed for their first assignments.
Dreary weather doesn’t dampen craft fair in Po‘ipu
Rain was falling on parts of Kaua‘i on Sunday due to the unpredictable passage of a low pressure weather system riding the jet stream north of the island.
Smith, Crowell and Mayfield reelected to KIUC board
The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative announced Saturday that incumbent directors Allan A. Smith, Dee Crowell and Jim Mayfield have been reelected to the KIUC board for three-year terms ending March 2026.
Kapa‘a man arrested for alleged hit-and-run involving Lithuanian woman
A Kapa‘a man was arrested for an alleged hit-and-run on Friday afternoon that resulted in a bicyclist suffering critical injuries, authorities said.
Happy Camper for Monday, March 20, 2023
Girl Scout Aria Prem of Troop 008 was down to just two flavors of Girl Scout cookies (Aria’s mom Jamie said they never even got to try this year’s new flavor, Raspberry Rally, because the flavor that was only available online was sold out when they tried to order some).
Gents take 2 on Saturday
In the Kaua‘i Senior Softball League 60s division, the Rookies, defending champions, lead the league with an 8-0 record following its 22-7 win over Kuku’s Aces on Saturday. The Rookies are being challenged by Barteks with a 7-1 record, and the Gents, who took two games on Saturday, with a 7-2 record.
Kaua‘i High is 4-0 in KIF baseball
Kaua‘i High took the lead in Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation boys baseball after defeating Waimea High twice on Saturday in games played at Cook Field adjacent to the Waimea campus.
Healthy living at Kalena Park in Lihu‘e
New Kalena Park Program Coordinator Alyssa Miyake debuted her Pickleball Association of Kaua‘i shirt on Saturday, the final day of a weeklong offering of various fitness and active lifestyle activities that originated from Kalena Park.
Happy Camper for Sunday, March 19, 2023
Kudos, Mark Perriello, Rose Ramos Benzel (mahalo for the heads-up) of the Kaua‘i Chamber of Commerce, and Leland Kahawai of First Hawaiian Bank for coordinating the Economic Outlook Luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa (there’s just a few more night remaining in March to view the blue illumination supporting cancer awareness at the resort’s main lobby atrium).
Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank delivers food for spring break
LIHU‘E — Tina Albao, the Kaua‘i Director of Operations & Development for the Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i, said when Kelvin Moniz, the executive director of the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank called, she was surprised and thrilled at the same time.
Donations slip to Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center
AHUKINI — County of Kaua‘i Solid Waste Division Project Manager Shantelle Rego was hopeful the second shipping container would fit the amount of donations to the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center on Friday at the Kaua‘i Resource Center on Ahukini Road.
Hilton Garden Inn on Wailua Bay fire show thrills visitors
KAPA‘A — Twice a week, the Hilton Garden Inn Kaua‘i on Wailua Bay hosts what it calls a “mesmerizing fire show” for visitors, and it certainly kept that promise on Friday night.
Hawai‘i congressmembers urge feds to fund forest bird protections
LIHU‘E — Congress members from Hawai‘i are urging the National Park Service (NPS) to commit federal funds toward protecting the state’s critically endangered native forest birds.
East Kaua‘i Lions Club help Junior Dragsters
LIHU‘E — A majority of drag racers in the Garden Isle Junior Dragsters program are not old enough to be eligible for a driver’s license.
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day at Kukui Grove Center
LIHU‘E — St. Patrick’s Day just coincided with the final weekend of spring break this year, and Kukui Grove Center sandwiched entertainment events celebrating both occasions.
Kaua‘i’s Josh Quinlan to compete at UFC Fight Night 223
‘ELE‘ELE — On April 29, undefeated mixed martial artist Josh “Bushido” Quinlan (6-0, 1 NC) will face Ange “The Last Ninja” Loose (9-3) at UFC Fight Night 223.
Happy Camper for Friday, March 18, 2023
The hamsa (a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout North Africa and the Middle East commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings) somewhat resembles a shaka, said artist Rachel Hospodar, who has three pieces juried in the Kaua‘i Society of Artists Spring Show that is open through the end of the month at KSA gallery at Kukui Grove Center in Lihu‘e.
Waimea beats Kapa‘a 21-2 in KIF softball
KAPA‘A — Waimea High School softball exploded for a pair of 8-run innings on Wednesday to pick up its third win, 21-2, over Kapa‘a High School at a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation game at Kapa‘a High School softball field that marked the first night contest following the installation of lights.
Hazelton appointed as Kaua‘i governor’s representative
LIHU‘E — In her new role with the Gov. Josh Green administration, Dana Hazelton will be the governor’s “eyes and ears” for the Kaua‘i community.
Watching whales for scholarships
Blue Dolphin Charters, represented by Owner Terry Donnelly and General Manager Shaye Donnelly-Clarke, presented the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation $600 toward Zonta Club of Kaua‘i scholarships.