Smith’s Wailua cruise full of songs, spirit
There are gems on Kauai that don’t receive a lot of fanfare, but should, because, frankly, they are amazing.
People made life on Kauai a blessing
It was Thomas Wolfe who wrote the novel, “You Can’t Go Home Again.”
Many make Mainly Marathons
WAILUA — With about 18 miles behind him and another eight to go Thursday morning, Brandon Brown was “starting to hit the wall,” so he took a short walking break.
Recycling biz rising
KAPAA — James Higginbotham has been operating Kauai Community Recycling Service for 17 years, the last 10 at 962 Kipuni Way in the Arzadon Industrial Center next to Gather Federal Credit Union.
Secluded beach proves unforgettable
Polihale. That one word says it all about this state beach park on the Westside.
Small fire becomes inferno of rumors
LIHUE — The fire outside the back of Pietro’s Pizza and Pasta early Monday was no big deal, thought owner Tom Iannucci.
‘Equality and compassion’
LIHUE — When Puanani Rogers was asked to speak at Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, she didn’t know what she would say.
Lodging employees honored
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s tourism industry came together Thursday to honor the best and brightest employees in a variety of categories.
No doubt about who’s the boss at the bookstore
Humans, pay attention. This is “Celeste the Cat Boss” of Instagram fame writing this week’s book review. And for good reason.
Bill Fernandez’s book 10: ‘Terrorism in Paradise’
“Terrorism in Paradise” is the latest and 10th book by Kauai’s Bill Fernandez.
Craig Lindquist lands first lead role
Craig Lindquist has landed his first leading role in “Our Father’s Keeper” where he plays a man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Timothy De La Vega book documents Kauai
Kauai’s Timothy De La Vega has been documenting the sites of the Kanaka Maoli for almost 30 years. His book, “Miloli‘i,” is the first on the ahupuaʻa (land districts) of the Napali Coast State Wilderness Park.
A whole new world
LIHUE — After a short tour of the Kauai Ocean Discovery center, Renee Janton and Mahealani Pontius came away with the same impression: “Amazing.”
Answering the (cleanup) call
WAILUA — When he heard volunteers were needed to help clean up a massive mess of debris at Morgan’s Ponds at Lydgate Park, Rod Mockett didn’t hesitate. Saturday morning, he was there.
The man plays on
When he was in high school in Honolulu, Ed Villaruel wanted to play football. He could run, he could catch, and he had passion.
Council fails to override herbicide ban veto
HILO After almost six hours of testimony and debate Wednesday, the County Council came up one vote short of overriding Mayor Harry Kims veto of a bill banning the use of herbicides by county workers.
Four hurt in crash
As of around 8:30 a.m., Kauai police opened both lanes of Kaumuali‘i Highway following a single-car crash that occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the vicinity of Pakala Village near mile marker 21. Expect delays due to residual traffic.
Kekaha to Polihale and back again
When my friend Jim Benkert asked me if I wanted to join him Sunday morning for a 20-mile training run from Kekaha to Polihale State Park, I said sure. I’ve never run out there. Good to try something new. Sounds like fun.
Football Fever’s big winner
LIHUE — In her second year of playing The Garden Island’s Football Fever, you could say Ashley Kanehe did well for herself.
Fired up over fireworks
New Year’s Eve aerial fireworks around the island left some people upset that they went on too long and police seemed to do nothing about it.