Joyce Vidinha’s winning ways attributed to generosity
Joyce Vidinha’s friends have a lot of words to describe her.
Fire closes Kaumualii Highway
Kaumualii Highway from Omao Road to Piko Road is closed until further notice, due to a fire.
Mike Coots: Standing strong for sharks
Mike Coots still remembers that day, 21 years ago, when he lost his right leg to a tiger shark.
KLA, county ramping up lifesaving efforts
From 1993 to 2008, Kauai had 12 of the state’s 20 “rescuer drownings,” where the person trying to save another ended up drowning.
Coastal impacts expected starting Sunday
County of Kauai officials are advising the public to be vigilant and monitor ocean conditions this weekend as hazardous surf is expected to impact the island’s north and west coastal areas starting Sunday morning.
Visitor dies at Ho‘opi‘i Falls
KAPAHI – Kauai police report that a male visitor died after jumping off the rocks at Ho‘opi‘i Falls in Kapahi Thursday afternoon.
‘Rise as one’
Kanuikapono Public Charter School students Ava Meek and Tapa Andrade came away impressed with what they heard from Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami in his State of the County address on a sunny Thursday morning.
101 stories of a man who inspired millions
With the Kauai Celebration with Will Graham just around the corner on May 3 to 5, it seems like a good time to take a look at the 2013 Chicken Soup for the Soul book by Steve and Amy Newmark, “Billy Graham & Me: 101 Inspiring Personal Stories from Presidents, Pastors, Performers, and Other People Who Know Him Well.”
Water services restored to customers in Kapaa
The Department of Water announces an emergency water service shutdown for customers located on a portion of Kuamoo Road; from Pa’ako Street to Opaeka’a Road; including Lihau Street, Aleo Street, Kuhoho Street Pa’ako Street, Iliki Street, Molo Street and Hie Street in Kapaa.
Mayor Kawakami will keep his promises
People often talk about improving. They talk about becoming a better person. They talk about setting their sights higher. They talk about changing themselves.
Goals bring out the best in us
I have different degrees of discipline when it comes to training.
Anna Myers by Kauai Red Cross
Padraic Gallagher asked this question Friday night at the Kauai Centennial Heroes Pau Hana: What is the most precious resource we have?
The ocean binds us
Mike Coots has twice faced death in the ocean. The first time, 21 years ago, a tiger shark took his right leg. The second time, a few months ago, he nearly drowned.
‘I need your prayers’
Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami stood before about 1,000 people Saturday and said over the coming 100 days, there would be an audit — of Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami.
‘Payback’ takes you on a ride into key World War II battle
One of the critical World War II victories for America in the Pacific campaign against Japan came at the Battle of Midway.
Eat, drink and talk story at Gina’s Cafe in Waimea
Whenever we’re in Waimea, we have a particular place we like to stop. The reasons are simple: Fast, friendly service, good food, good prices, bright, clean atmosphere and, finally, a nice spot to relax.
AP Photos: Family on the fringes sees hope in 7-year-old
Someday, the family says, the 7-year-old will save them.
Homeless situation raises questions
This is an age-old debate. How much should you do to help the homeless?
Run for fun, good causes, too
If you’re looking for races to run, you have plenty of opportunities coming up.
‘They needed help’
As the woman approaches, Suzanne Pearson offers a quick smile and greeting.