Sandon Igne reaches plea deal in deadly Kaua‘i Christmas Eve crash
LIHU‘E — The Lawa‘i man, who caused a deadly Christmas Eve collision, has taken a plea deal.
Kaua‘i Museum presents local fashion designers
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Museum announced that two Hawai‘i fashion designers are offering their wares at the museum this weekend. Nake‘u Awai, one of the first Native Hawaiian fashion designers, of Nake‘u Awai Designs, will be on the island, along with Colleen Kimura of Tutuvi, at the museum from 2 to 5 p.m. on each day.
Little Pea market returns this weekend
LIHU‘E — Little Pea is returning with her Holiday Market on Saturday and Sunday at the former Pier 1 location in the Kukui Marketplace, close to the Target store, said Peach Alpeche, event organizer.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands opens new Kaua‘i office
LIHU‘E — The state Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands held a blessing, dedication and opening ceremony on Monday for its new Kaua‘i district office in Lihu‘e.
Testing shows high levels of bacteria at Kaua‘i sites, including Hanalei and Hanama‘ulu
LIHU‘E — Test results from Surfrider Kaua‘i’s Blue Water Task Force showed increased levels of enterococcus bacteria in several bodies of water throughout the island.
ERSOY: Why is dieting a never ending story? Part 2
In part one of this series I gave you a little bit of bad news when I explained how dieting is hard and how our body’s reaction is to make sure that we maintain homeostasis, keeping everything with normal conditions and not losing weight.
Obituaries for Wednesday, November 30, 2022
• Manuel Medeiros • Frank Costa Rita • Irene G. ‘Dede’ Wilhelm • Rose Marie Lopez • Imelda Negrillo Quiban • Michelle ‘Michie’ Matsuko Perlas • Mary Yoshimura
Hawaii Gov. Ige looks back on coronavirus, tourism shutdown
HONOLULU — As Hawaii’s governor, David Ige faced a volcanic eruption that destroyed 700 homes, protests blocking construction of a cutting-edge multibillion-dollar telescope and a false alert about an incoming ballistic missile. During the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism shut down and Hawaii’s unemployment rate soared to 22.4%.
Kaua‘i county repairs Nawiliwili parking lot damaged by high surf
LIHU‘E — The Department of Parks and Recreation announced Monday that a portion of the parking lot at Nawiliwili Park fronting Kalapaki Bay in Lihu‘e, will be closed starting Tuesday for repairs due to damage caused by the high surf over the weekend.
Obituaries for Tuesday, November 29, 2022
• Joseph James Lee • Damascio Ruiz Jr. • Rebecca ‘Becky’ Helen Mumley • Julia Mitsue Yamahiro
Lights On Rice returns Friday
Harvey Maeda and the Kaua‘i Classic Cars will be fully decorated on Friday when The Rotary Club of Kaua‘i presents the Lights On Rice holiday parade along Rice Street.
Storytellers in spotlight in Nawiliwili
A volunteer and community-driven event gathering storytellers from all walks of life to share their insights in a talk-story format unfolded on Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Eyes Wide Open Production Theatre in Nawiliwili.
Obituary for Monday, November 28, 2022
• Frank Costa Rita
Hawaiian Independence Day celebrated Monday
PUHI — There will be no school on Monday for the Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School because Nov. 28 is La Ku‘oko‘a, or Hawaiian Independence Day.
Happy Camper for Sunday, November 27, 2022
“Ho, ho, ho! Who wouldn’t go?” Bill Spitz and the “Friday gang” braved the Black Friday crowd to have their morning session at the Kukui Grove Center food court (they said the action was happening at the Deja Vu Surf Hawai‘i tent). Yes, Sara Miura, Santa did come — scored one of those collectible first customers shirt!
Holiday Hula Showcase features Kainani Kahaunaele, many kumu
The Kamanawa Foundation announced Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani’s annual Holiday Hula celebration, Dec. 4 at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall.
All Ears mediators provide free listening service
LIHU‘E — Sometimes people just want to be heard. Conrad Welti saw the value in listening while serving as a mediator at Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity, which works with people in a variety of interpersonal disputes.
Shop online for the holidays and beyond
KAPA‘A — Coinciding with holiday shopping, and particularly Small Business Saturday shopping, the Kapa‘a Business Association announced the recent launch of its online, local shopping resource, the Shop on Kaua‘i Website, kbakauai.org/shop-on-kauai.
Single mom asks for toys for toddler, gift cards
Elaine is a single mom to a toddler and cannot afford child care, and because of this is unable to work. Elaine tries what she can to bring in extra income, but finds it difficult for it to be consistent.
Celebrating small businesses
PUHI — The line of cars patiently waiting for parking at the Grove Farm Market was a testament to the success of small businesses on Saturday during the national Small Business Saturday campaign.