Lee, Kauakahi and Amina close this year’s EKK series
NUKOLI‘I — E Kanikapila Kakou will close its 41st season on Monday by featuring three pivotal Hawaiian music artists at the Outrigger Kaua‘i Beach Resort from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Warehouse fire causes $350,000 in damage
KAPA‘A — A warehouse fire on Apopo Road in Kapa‘a caused an estimated $350,000 in damage on Thursday evening.
Maui wildfire relief expands on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — MaBel Ferreiro Fujiuchi, the Chief Executive Officer for the Kaua‘i Economic Opportunity (KEO), announced the expansion of relief efforts in recognition of the immense challenges faced by families affected by the Maui wildfires.
Obituaries for Friday, March 22, 2024
• Wiley Kaipolani Junjiro Bernard Yoshioka • Jovita C. Acob • Edmund F. Ku Malama Sr.
Births for Friday, March 22, 2024
• Cyrus-Frank Kananimalamalama Kachi Emproso • Atarah Elenbeth Apalla Caban • Raen Hisayo Akama • Saila Mahina Dane • Archer-James Kamaehuikawekiu Matsuto Medeiros Mukai • Clemente August Francisco Harper • Hali’a Pomaika’i Kai’ O Lani Soares
PACT Act enrollment coming to Kaua‘i
HONOLULU — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the VA Pacific Islands Health Care System said there will be a PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) registration and community call on March 27-28 at Kaua‘i Veterans Center, 3215 Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Highway.
Single-family home price tops $1.4 million on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A woozy housing market that couldn’t find its footing last year appears to be on firmer ground in 2024, as evidenced by stronger sales and loftier home prices.
Let the egg hunt begin at The Shops at Kukui‘ula
KUKUI‘ULA — Easter Egg hunting will take place in conjunction with the weekly Culinary Market experience on March 27 at The Shops at Kukui‘ula.
Obituaries for Thursday, March 21, 2024
• Floyd Gregory Machado • Christina Eleanor Vidinha • Frances Natsuko Fujioka • Shannon Roberta Kay • Glenda Vierra
GIFCU opening Kapa‘a Branch on Friday
KAPA‘A — The first 100 people will receive a meal plate prepared by Mom’s Filipino Comfort Food during the grand opening celebration of the Garden Island Federal Credit Union, Kapa‘a Branch on Friday, starting at 11 a.m., said Myrvie Buster, the credit union’s member services director.
Man jailed for allegedly strangling dog
KOLOA — A man was arrested for allegedly strangling another person’s dog with a chain outside a residence on Sunday.
Obituaries for Wednesday, March 20, 2024
• Frances Kay Foster • Alan Baldwin King • Edmund F. Ku Malama Sr. • Florentino Salvador, Sr. • Wiley Kaipolani Junjiro Bernard Yoshioka • Violet M. Moura • Betty June Bell • Delfin Cabot Jr. • Julia Nanae Kobayashi • Jane Reiko Uyema • Teresa Marie Brofka
HOOSER: Tipping the scale for democracy
The chair of House Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs (JHA), Hawai‘i Island Rep. David Tarnas, along with other committee members including our own Kauai District 16 Rep. Luke Evslin, recently killed the Clean Elections bill (Senate Bill 2381).
Yamane, Iha and Tacbian elected to KIUC Board
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) announced the results of its Board of Directors election on Saturday afternoon.
Obituaries for Tuesday, March 19, 2024
• Hatsuko Taba • Wiley Kaipolani Junjiro Bernard Yoshioka • Florentino Salvador, Sr.
Salvation Army ARC collecting on Friday
AHUKINI — The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center team will be back on-site at the Kaua‘i Resource Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.
Coffee labeling bill before Senate committee
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai‘i — A bill, which would establish a timeline by which roasted coffee, instant coffee and ready-to-drink coffee beverages that use a geographic origin in labeling or advertising are required to contain a certain percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin is making, is on the move.
Obituaries for Monday, March 18, 2024
• Delfin Cabot Jr. • Julia Nanae Kobayashi
Births for Monday, March 18, 2024
• Gabby Akahikamalani Lum-Kahepuu • Ryzo Pomaika‘ihiwahiwamaikalani Lee • Livianna Rose Kahenali’iokamaile Achuara • Koa Andrew River Gerrettie • Zhavia Alana-Marie Charles