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Lihue · LihueLIHUE — The annual Terno Ball is the signature scholarship fundraiser for the Kaua‘i Filipino Women’s Club (KFWC).
This year marks the 58th Terno Ball for which tickets to the night of elegant excitement are available at Vicky’s Fabrics in Kapaa, Mama Lucy’s in Puhi, Zen Creations in Lihue or from any of the KFWC members, said KFWC President Barbara Green.
“Back by popular demand are out VIP tables. Champagne tables (cost $2,000 seats eight gues…See the Story
58th Terno Ball to be held on Sept. 21
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Homeless · LihueHONOLULU — A retired city-owned bus with about 1.7 million miles on it will now roll to the assistance of Oahu’s homeless.
Once part of TheBus fleet, the aging vehicle will now work as part the city’s Crisis Outreach Response and Engagement, or CORE, program.
As such, CORE workers will drive the bus to encampments, parks, beaches and surrounding areas to identify, evaluate and transport the unsheltered to the city’s Leahi or Aala respite center …See the Story
City rolls out CORE bus to curb homelessness
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Lihue · LihueFederal agencies responding to Maui’s wildfire disaster over the past 13 months received much praise along with several tough questions during a congressional hearing Wednesday in Lahaina.
Select members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce held the hearing to assess what has been done well and perhaps not as well to help Maui recover from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires that killed 102 people and destroy…See the Story
Congressional hearing in Lahaina examines federal response
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Lihue · LihueLIHU‘E — The Department of Pubic Works (DPW) said the Lihue Refuse Transfer Station will be closed for renovations from Sept. 11 through Nov. 1.
“These renovations will allow our refuse transfer station to operate more efficiently while providing environmental safeguards,” said Department of Public Works Engineer Troy Tanigawa. “We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the community’s understanding.”
The Kaua‘i Resource Center will cont…See the Story
Lihue Refuse Transfer Station to close for renovations
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Lihue · LihueLIHU‘E — County of Kaua‘i officials honored the heroic efforts of two police officers in an award ceremony on Friday, Aug. 23.
Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD), Officer Maria Himongala along with Officer Roldan Agbayani were both recognized as employees of the month by the Kaua‘i Police Commission during its August 2024 meeting.
Officials reported that on July 9, both Agbayani and Himongala responded to an emergency 911 call for a 30-year-old male…See the Story
KPD honors officers for saving man’s life
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Lihue · LihuePUHI — Desaray Saito Brown said a mother’s love never dies as she handed Laheo Salazar a stack of Aloha Aina gift cards at the Waialeale Project office at Kaua‘i Community College.
“It’s been seven years since Keanu passed,” Saito Brown said. “A mother’s love never goes away. But we’re moving forward. I try to do something on Keanu’s anniversary.”
Salazar said she remembers Keanu.
“He was a really good student,” she said. “He was with the sevent…See the Story
Keanu’s 7th anniversary helps Waialeale, Kipaipai at KCC
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Lihue · LihueLIHUE — The Kauai County Council on Wednesday commended Peleke Flores “as Hawaii’s social champion” after Flores received the National Education Association (NEA) Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Award during the 57th annual National Education Association meeting held in July in Philadelphia.
Flores, wh0 is the Field Operations and Cultural Resources Manager for Malama Huleia, was commended for his efforts at preservation and education of the ancient…See the Story
Council honors Peleke Flores, Malama Huleia
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Lihue · LihueI’m sitting at reflexion, heading toward recharge, knowing with certainty that quitting is never an option.
My 92 year-old mother is heading down the home stretch, and not doing so well.
Saturday morning I telephoned my Mom as I do every morning. I then walked 6 miles along the coast with Claudette, watched my favorite grandson Rixon play soccer at Vindinha, then went home, packed my bags, and headed to the airport.
Sixteen hours later, I was by…See the Story
Hooser: Pause, reflect, recharge, regroup and go again
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