Stories by Bill Buley

In the market to save lives

The Hawaii Tourism Authority is shifting from strictly marketing to sustainable tourism. And that could mean more saved lives.

Reopening delayed again

Here’s the good news: The Hawaii Department of Transportation is shifting more resources toward emergency slope stabilization on Kuhio Highway at mile marker 1, the hill approaching Hanalei Bridge.

Writing made easy — not really

If you’re looking to write better (aren’t we all?), this book is for you: “The Writer’s Devotional: 365 Inspirational Exercises, Ideas, Tips & Motivations on Writing,” by Amy Peters, published in 2012.

Pride and passion

Over the past eight years, Laraine Moriguchi has scanned thousands of photos for the Kauai Historical Society.

‘A new beginning’

When Will Graham finally took the stage on opening night of the “Kauai Celebration with Will Graham,” the crowd of nearly 2,000 fell silent. They wanted to hear each word spoken by this man, the grandson of famous evangelist, the late Billy Graham.

‘Never conquered’

For decades, when Billy Lemn drove through Lihue, he would ask his wife why there were no statues of the island’s past rulers.

An unusual love story

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” Now, that doesn’t sound like a love story, does it?

Highway reopening pushed back

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that emergency repairs to the section of Kuhio Highway (Route 560) between Waikoko and Wainiha damaged in the historic April 2018 flood are nearing completion.

Mother knows best

Misha Laney, owner of Aloha Aina Juice Cafe, wasn’t going to enter the Catch A Wave Business Competition. Her mom, however, insisted.