Dennis Fujimoto

Honolulu

Staff Photographer at The Garden Island

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Rotary Club of Kapaa hosts sold-out audience to 33rd Taste of Hawaii

5 days ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto | The Garden Island A cold beverage was the best answer to the heat and high humidity that blanketed Smith’s Tropical Paradise, home of the Rotary Club of Kapaa’s 33rd Taste of Hawaii.
Happy Camper for Monday, June 2, 2025

6 days ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto | The Garden Island Happy birthday to Bryden Kaauwai of the Boys &Girls Club (did you see all those Santa Fe clubhouse people?) who celebrated his special day on Saturday with all those people at the Great Futures (who called it an Ohana Day?) fundraiser that Tina Albao said was “Lemonade.” You could donate $5 for a frozen lemonade (Asaka Herman’s order exploded from the rubber mallet!) that went perfect with the Stack’d mini pancakes (the secret is all those sides that come...
North Shore Lions roar with 4 scholarships

1 week ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto The Garden Island LIHUE — In a time-honored tradition, the top four scholarship recipients — Lyla Nakayama, Aliya Brodman, Rain Hannsz and Chloe Hannsz — the recipients’ families, and members of the North Shore Lions Club had an opportunity on Thursday to meet with Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami.
Hale ‘Opio Kauai and its community partners celebrate 50th anniversary

1 week ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto | The Garden Island Hale ‘Opio Kauai Board President Randall Hee said on Friday that 50 years ago on this date — May 30, 1975 — Hale ‘Opio Kauai got its name that continues to serve the island of Kauai.
Goodale, Bojorquez get Boynton grants

1 week ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto | The Garden Island LIHUE — Two Kauai teachers — Bonnie Bojorquez of Koloa Elementary School and Meghan Ornellas Goodale of Kapaa Middle School — were recently selected by the Kokee Discovery Center to receive 2025 David S. Boynton Educational Grants. The teachers were selected because their projects fit the purpose and vision of David S.
Kauai talent invited to audition

1 week ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto | The Garden Island HONOLULU — The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, through a Friday press release, invites Kauai’s top talent to take center stage as the Council launches “Hawaii to the World,” a first-of-its-kind statewide talent showcase and television series that celebrates the spirit, voice, and culture of Hawaii’s people. “This is more than a talent show.
Happy Camper for Saturday, May 31, 2025

1 week ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto The Garden Island What? A fundraiser for the Boys &Girls Club?
Josh Iloreta finds gold in Texas

1 week ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto | The Garden Island LIHUE — Josh Iloreta, a Kapaa High School alumnus, earned gold medals during the Texas Special Olympics Summer Games that ended on May 4 at the Melissa High School campus in Melissa, Texas. The news was shared by Mary Lardizabal, a close family friend of the Iloretas. “Josh and his family relocated to Texas this past year,” Lardizabal said.
Happy Camper for Friday, May 30, 2025

1 week ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto | The Garden Island The 33rd Kapaa Rotary Club Taste of Hawaii is Sunday, and the online registration is still open until Sunday for the event. Guests can park at Vidinha Stadium and be shuttled to Smith’s Tropical Paradise for the unique fundraiser where more than 25 chefs from around the state get to showcase their culinary magic. Kudos to retired Gen. Mary Kay Hertog, the Kauai Veterans Council and the many community partners for hosting another great Memorial Day Observance.
5 get Philanthropic Educational Organization awards

1 week ago | thegardenisland.com | Dennis Fujimoto

Dennis Fujimoto | The Garden Island LIHUE — The Philanthropic Educational Organization, or P.E.O., Chapter L, Hawaii, on Friday announced five Kauai high school seniors who are recipients of three different P.E.O. scholarships for the 2025-26 academic school year. Emily Racpan of Kekaha, an Island School graduate, and Margarita Lomongo of Eleele, a Waimea High School graduate, are recipients of the Lois R. and Lawrence H.