It could be a special spring for the Menehune as they attempt to line up a rare feat. Baseball and softball are the two sports with which spring is often identified, so the fact that Waimea High School could be on the verge of a state championship in each is something special. The Waimea Lady [...]
When I was growing up, some different neighborhoods around town would sometimes have block parties during the spring and summer. One or two streets were blocked off with traffic cones and all the families would wander around, mingling, eating – just enjoying the atmosphere of what they might typically take for granted. On April 28, [...]
The birthplace of surfing again has the hardware to prove it. The 2012 International Surfing Association World Junior Championship featured its largest field ever compiled, with 31 nations competing at Playa Venao, Panama, from April 14 to 22. Team Hawaii has been a major force at the event over the past decade, but the past [...]
Imagine walking into a meeting with a restaurateur and saying, “I’d like you to open a restaurant and make me the executive chef. I didn’t go to culinary school, and I’ve never cooked for anyone other than myself.” As if the investor’s initial bemusement weren’t enough, imagine following that up with “Oh, and my menu [...]
The North Shore of Kaua’i, specifically Haena to Hanalei, holds a special place in my heart and memory. It was the setting for my first Kaua’i visit, which is approaching a 10-year milestone. Back in the summer of 2002, I flew out from New Jersey with two of my friends and we camped for a [...]
With conference play heating up, the University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine softball squad is having another big season behind two-time defending WAC Player of the Year Jessica Iwata. Now a junior, Iwata is continuing her torrid pace after earning the confer-ence’s top individual honor in her first two seasons at Manoa. The team is out [...]
It’s always nice to be recognized for our accomplishments, but Reef McIntosh – has there ever been a better name for a surfer? – got himself a double dose of pats on the back for his surfing prowess this past winter. Within about 24 hours, the Kaua’i rider was lauded by two of Hawaii’s most [...]
Being an all-star is always fun. Whether you’re placed on a postseason achievement list or selected to participate in an actual all-star game, there is a sense of accomplishment and validation that makes for a nice little bonus for all your hard work. But there might be something to be said for waiting on such [...]
It’s no secret that I’m a basketball junkie. So while some people use March Madness as a convenient excuse to slack off a bit at work or invoke their alma mater pride, my March is usually spent toeing that fine line of exuberance and overdose. I remember pacing late one night in my college bedroom, [...]
Hopefully, by the time you’re thumbing through this edition, you haven’t been hunkered and huddled for days in your hale. If you’re out enjoying the sunshine, I envy you, since I’m currently stuck in this seemingly nonstop rainstorm that has decided to take up residence on our beautiful island. Since much more of Kaua’i is [...]
