By Daniel Lane On Jan. 24, The Human Revolution took a few days off from the Mystic Island Festival on Maui to perform on Kaua’i. The five-piece band is promoting the release of its seventh studio album Small Town. Borrowing from folk, country and jam band genres, the songs center around modern life in small-town [...]
The Jan. 21 “Doggie Walk to Save Lives” brought proud pet owners to Lihi Park in Kapa’a for a 1or 3-mile stroll on the park’s multiuse path. The event benefits Kaua’i Humane Society as well as Malama Pono Health Services, a nonprofit aiming to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, STDs and infectious hepatitis on Kaua’i. [...]
Kapa’a (green/white) outscored Kaua’i (red/white) by four points Jan. 11 at Kaua’i High School gym (the Raider Dome) during a KIF boys varsity basketball game. The final score was 54-50. Mark Roslin (11), Willis Batol (21), Kainoa Colipano (23), Daniel Riese (24) and Taylor Atkins (43) started for Kapa’a. Kaua’i’s starting lineup included Kerwin Morano [...]
In an exchange of intergenerational knowledge, kupuna were interviewed by Leadership Kaua’i students Jan. 15 at the Regency at Puakea Assisted Living Facility. The day included games, entertainment, food and gift-giving to uplift the kupuna’s spirits. The interviews on life experiences will be compiled into a book titled, Recipe for Life, set for publication in [...]
KIF boys varsity soccer is in full swing. The Kapa’a Warriors coached by Kevin Cram (green/white) outscored the Waimea Menehune coached by Dalton Matsuyama (navy blue/white) by one point Jan. 7 at Hanapepe Stadium. Dylan Devin (21) of Kapa’a scored the only goal of the game before the half. Photos By Ron Kosen Photo Spectrum [...]
The Filipino Fiesta Jan. 7 at Kaua’i Museum in Lihu’e was a day full of food, music and fun. Featuring the Kasibulan Filipino Dance Company and volunteers from the St. Raphael Filipino Catholic Club, it was the perfect slice of culture and entertainment. Guests feasted on pansit (noodles with shrimp, fish and vegetables) balatong (mung [...]
The KIF girls basketball season saw the Kaua’i Red Raiders (white) defeat the Waimea Menehune (blue) 45-29 Dec. 27, just two days after Christmas. The win was important for Kaua’i (coached by Sandi Nadatani- Mendez). The Menehune are coached by Elton Montemayor. Kaua’i’s Kristle Henry and Jennifer Grady scored 13 and 10 points, respectively. Photos [...]
Fred Atkins and his team at Kilohana Plantation celebrated 25 years on Kaua’i with a New Year’s Eve dance party at Luau Pavilion. The evening’s festivities included music by Kawili, Makana and an all-star Kaua’i rock ‘n’ roll band. The event benefited the YMCA of Kaua’i. For more information, visit ymcaofkauai.org/YMCA. Photos by Amanda C. [...]
The boys junior varsity Kapaa High Warriors (white/green) and Kaua’i High Raiders (red/white) went scoreless Dec. 22 at Vidinha Stadium. The Raiders’ offense shone through during the first half, and the Warriors’ offense took control in the second, but because of great defense by both teams, nothing was closed. We’re awaiting the rematch Photos by [...]
The sound of the pu and the silhouettes of canoes coming in on a swell against the sun marked the arrival of Santa and his paddling elves Christmas Eve at Kalapaki Beach. When his double-hulled canoe landed onshore, thanks to the help of paddlers from Niumalu, a sandy Santa greeted keiki waiting in line and [...]
