Rice Street Block Party 2018
Left to right, CKaweeks, Graffreaky, Mung Monster, Marko, San, Laycie Love, East 3, TKay, Carol Yotsuda and Chris. By Léo Azambuja They did it again! This year’s Rice Street Block Party was even better...
View ArticleWalmart Christmas Craft Fair
By Léo Azambuja Left to right, Maria Prem, Alexandra Tsuzhiya and Maria Olivas, of Mona’s Crafts Last minutes Christmas shoppers were not forgotten last month. The Walmart Craft Fair just three days...
View ArticleKoke‘e Resource Conservation Program Fundraiser
By Léo Azambuja Halau Ka La Mokihana o Leina‘ala We are truly blessed for living on Kaua‘i. Under a spectacular full lunar eclipse, about 300 people gathered at the oceanfront Kekaha Boat House on the...
View ArticleWaimea Town Celebration
By Léo Azambuja Tenelle Waimea Town Celebration is the largest and oldest festival held in Waimea. For more than four decades, the West Kaua‘i Business and Professional Association hosts this nine-day...
View ArticleFlavors of Kukui‘ula
By Léo Azambuja John Rivera The 41st Charity Walk is coming up, and many smaller fundraising events are lined up prior to the walk to help to reach this year’s goal of $410,000. The Flavors of...
View ArticleAgriculture and Environmental Awareness Day
Left to right, Hiilei Hamberg, event organizer Joni Ito, and Kealaulua Perry By Léo Azambuja Fifth graders from several schools throughout the island had a good look at what it means to work in the...
View ArticleAloha Fridays at Kukui Grove
By Léo Azambuja Kaoz Innovation Band, left to right, lead guitarist Reynel Calpito, vocalists Karez Bantangan and Ozzy Agcaoili, and drummer Al Sagucio. Missing in the picture are bassist Lance Sagucio...
View ArticleFor Kaua‘i — 15 Years of Excellence
By Léo Azambuja Left to right, Melissa McFerrin, Barbara Bennett, Beth Tokioka and Larry Feisntein For Kaua‘i Newspaper, under the guidance of founder and publisher Barbara Bennett, celebrated 15 years...
View ArticleKoloa Plantation Days
By Léo Azambuja Left to right, Curt Vidinha, Stanley Valoroso, Richard Vidinha, Joyce Miranda and Vince Flores Koloa Plantation Days 2019 — Year of the Paniolo was a huge success this year. The...
View ArticleKaua‘i County Farm Bureau Fair
For more than half a century, the Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau Fair has been the main event bringing together the entire island community. Each August, this family affair is the most awaited event of the...
View ArticleKaua‘i Global Climate Strike
By Léo Azambuja Climate Strike at KCC Millions took the streets across the world on Sept. 20 to protest against government inaction on climate change. Kaua‘i did it its part, by organizing the Kaua‘i...
View ArticleEo e Emalani i Alaka‘i 2019
By Léo Azambuja 16- Queen Emma, portrayed by Lesah Gail Noelani Vierra Merritt, flanked by her lady in waiting, Kawaiokanaio Vierra and her kaluahi, Norman Hookano The 31st annual Emalani Festival...
View Article2019 Veterans Day Parade
Hula Halau Tamatea Nui O Kaua‘i The 2019 Kaua‘i Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 2 brought together more than 1,150 participants spread in 43 units that marched or drove their cars or motorcycles through...
View ArticleHanapepe Art Night
Shelby Shimazu teaching hula to visitors By Léo Azambuja Every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m., Kaua‘i’s biggest little town brings a pulse of arts, good food and entertainment to Hanapepe Road. The Hanapepe...
View ArticleSliding n’ Gliding into 2020
Anabella Mulqueen By Léo Azambuja Several dozen children slid and glided into the New Year. Slide n’ Glide Inflatable Fun put together a fun family event at Kapa‘a Beach Park Jan. 4 and 5. Slide n’...
View ArticleKapa‘a Sunshine Market
Katie Kabel and Jeremy David By Léo Azambuja The Sunshine Markets operating at several locations provided by the County of Kaua‘i offer locally grown produce and value-added products, available to the...
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