Wahine sweep top three Merrie Monarch spots
“It’s very humbling.” That’s how Tracie Lopes, who shares kumu hula duties of Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e with her husband, Keawe Lopes, described her feelings early Sunday morning — shortly after learning their O‘ahu halau had just won back-to-back Merrie Monarch Festival group hula competitions.
Happy Camper for Monday, April 8, 2024
Congratulations to Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin and Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala for finishing the 2024 Hula competition in solid second place, and mahalo to the Island School boys volleyball for nailing the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation first round title on Friday night so we could watch the second night, or Group Hula ‘Auana, not distracted on Saturday night.
Hanamatsuri celebrates Buddha’s birth
HANAPEPE — Rev. Scott Dharma Mangus, the current reverend at Kaua‘i Soto Zenshuji Temple, said you are special because there is only one you.
Merrie Monarch Festival concludes with group hula ‘auana competition
The 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival hula competition wrapped up Saturday evening at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo with group hula ‘auana (modern hula) performances.
Celebrating culture: Hula kahiko competition features 29 performances
HILO, Hawai‘i — The sounds of ipu, pahu and chanting permeated the Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium on Friday evening during the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival’s group hula kahiko (ancient hula) competition.
Happy Camper for Saturday, April 6, 2024
Kudos to Heleolanimainamaka‘oha‘ena Haileejo Yokotake of Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala, and Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin on finishing as the third princess in the Miss Aloha Hula pageantry that took place on Thursday at the Edith Kanaka‘ole Stadium in Hilo
Domestic passenger count drops in March at Lihu‘e Airport
LIHU‘E — The number of people getting off domestic passenger flights at Lihu‘e Airport sank to its lowest total for the month of March since the COVID-19 era.
O‘ahu halau scores fourth consecutive Miss Aloha Hula title
HILO, Hawai‘i — Ka‘onohikaumakaakeawe Kananiokeakua Holokai Lopes of Ka La ‘Onohi Mai O Ha‘eha‘e is Miss Aloha Hula 2024.
Happy Camper for Friday, April 5, 2024
Didn’t you always want to get a Mustang when you were in high school, Cyndi Ayonon wanted to know as she showed off her new set of wheels (it’s electric!) at the Royal Sonesta Kaua‘i Resort parking lot where she parked (how did she score an end stall?) to represent the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank (KIFB) that was the recipient of a food donation from Royal Sonesta.
Lady Warriors undefeated in first round of KIF softball
KAPA‘A — The Kapa‘a High School softball team plated nine runs in the third inning on Wednesday night en route to a 16-11 win over Waimea High School in a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation single-game softball match at the softball diamond on the Kapa‘a campus.
Raiders nail down first round of KIF baseball
WAIMEA — Kaua‘i High School pitcher Joshua Rego threw a two-hitter and a pair of Red Raider batters conked a pair of home runs to lead an 11-1 win on Wednesday over Waimea High School in a Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation baseball game at Cook Field.
Kaua‘i Police Department getting new fleet of pickup trucks
LIHU‘E — Officers with the Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) will unveil a new fleet of vehicles next week that will help enhance patrol operations, response calls and performance.
Ho‘ike launches four nights of hula
The 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival shifted into high gear on Wednesday night with the Ho‘ike, an exhibition of hula and folk dance from around the Pacific Rim at Edith Kanaka‘ole Multi-Purpose Stadium in Hilo.
Visit the Kaua‘i District Health Office on Friday
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i District Health Office (KDHO) is hosting an open house on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of National Public Health Week.
Kaua‘i ‘Ukulele Fest on April 14
LIHU‘E — Anything ‘ukulele, including the unique sound produced by four strings over a sound box, will fill the time between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on April 14 at Kukui Grove Center at the free Kaua‘i ‘Ukulele Fest.
Groups distribute free feminine hygiene products
PUHI — There were a lot of people milling about the special tent set up Saturday morning during the Grove Farm Market at the Puhi park open field.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Killarney Swim Club Coach Mike Meldrum said there are snow warnings for Thursday in Calgary, Canada. Meldrum, a swimmer in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, has been bringing his KSC swimmers to Kaua‘i since 2008 to participate with Swim Kaua‘i Aquatics athletes at the SKA meets.
Homers spark Kapa‘a sweep in KIF girls softball
LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a High School softball swept Kaua‘i High School with a pair of 5-inning shortened wins, 27-9 and 14-1, on Saturday during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation contests that were played at Isenberg Park on the same night the Red Raider girls were involved with the school’s prom.
Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala heads for the Merrie Monarch Festival
LIHU‘E — Kumu Hula Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin and Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala left Kaua‘i on Monday, bound for the 61st annual Merrie Monarch Festival on the Big Island.
Visitors spend big in February on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Visitor spending broke through the $200 million barrier in February for the second time, in turn setting a new high for the month on the island of Kaua‘i.