Glenn Mickens a fine player, a good friend
In my office is a picture of a young man wearing a Brooklyn Dodgers baseball hat and uniform. He is smiling, absolutely beaming with delight. The name of the young man is Glenn Mickens.
Taylor Camp film ‘The Edge of Paradise’ to be shown Saturday
“The Edge of Paradise” is more than a film about Taylor Camp on Kauai.
‘Six Days, Seven Nights’ is a light-hearted romp
Harrison Ford has made many great movies. “Six Days, Seven Nights” is not one of them. But as a romantic comedy not to be taken seriously, it delivers what you want — fun, action, narrow escapes, a love story and a happy ending.
If I had the chance I’d ask the world to dance
Abigail Miyasato and MacKenzie Franks have been dancing since they were toddlers. They’re still dancing — and winning. But not for themselves.
Stepping into second homes
Kauai real estate executive Chad Pimentel is helping grow the state’s luxury second-home market and recently joined the Lifestyle Asset Group as a joint venture partner.
Wilbur, Fern and a very smart spider star in ‘Charlotte’s Web’
Perusing through the books at the thrift store and came across a classic: “Charlotte’s Web,” by E.B. White, published in 1952. It was a 60th anniversary edition, very nice, so I paid a few dollars with the thought I would send it to my 5-year-old granddaughter, Hadley, who unlike her grandfather is extremely bright and smart.
‘Showcase of Hanalei’
When Randall Simao looks over Black Pot Beach Park, he likes what he sees.
Mayor-a-thon will have you dancing
New mayor, new dance. That’s just one of the highlights in store for Saturday’s 11th annual Mayor-a-thon at Kapaa Beach Park.
Upward and onward
Billy Zeffiro was 17, out of high school, when he landed a job as a baggage boy with Hawaiian Airlines.
Talk Story: Dickie Chang
Twenty-five years of “Wala‘au with Dickie Chang.” Who would have believed it?
Blast from the past
In high school some 15 years ago, Spencer Altom wore a suit when he had a role in “The Music Man.”
‘The Descendants’ will have you visiting Hanalei
There are many reasons to like “The Descendants,” starting with: • Several scenes were filmed on Kauai;
Fire prompts evacuation
A brush fire near Mahaulepu forced an evacuation of several homes Tuesday afternoon.
Kauai heads for the ‘Hill’
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The vibes are great for the sixth annual Hawaii on the Hill. And the reason is simple.
Rivera moved by student artwork
Larry Rivera enjoys the spotlight. After all, he’s been in it for much of his life during his singing and songwriting career that’s spanned more than six decades on Kauai.
Support our Hanalei business ohana
Hanalei business owners need you. Specifically, they need you to shop in their magical North Shore town. And we encourage you to go there. Allow us to explain.
Matson gives more than we know
Matson is a shipping company. A good one, as most people know, that is critical to the well-being of this island.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ is a joyous delight about love, ohana and an alien
We’ll start with “Lilo & Stitch,” a brilliant 2002 Walt Disney Pictures film that tells the story of an extraterrestrial creature, “Experiment 626,” that is genetically engineered to seek and destroy and cause all sorts of trouble.
Always a Marine
John Quentin Smith joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943, when he was 17 years old, and soon found himself engaged in World War II combat.
‘Smilie’ leads school year-end celebration
KOLOA — Jacob “Smilie” Punzal has been volunteering at Koloa School for the past six years, so who better to lead their year-end celebration.