Nick Vujicic live simulcast at Kukui Grove
Nick Vujicic considers himself blessed. Married to a beautiful woman, family, career, popular, movie star handsome. He surfs, travels, does motivational speaking.
Heroism, harrowing escapes as fire destroys California town
A fast-moving wildfire that ravaged a Northern California town Thursday sent residents racing to escape on roads that turned into tunnels of fire as thick smoke darkened the daytime sky, wiping out what a Cal Fire official said was a couple of thousand structures.
LGBT triumphs: 2 governorships, at least 9 seats in Congress
On the East Coast, West Coast and in heartland states between them, LGBT candidates scored a raft of notable midterm election victories — winning two governorships, at least nine seats in Congress, and their first-ever legislative seats in Indiana, Kansas and Nebraska.
‘I didn’t get here alone’
When Derek and Monica Kawakami woke up Wednesday morning, they looked at each other and knew they had just completed one amazing journey.
Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts over program’s name change
The Girl Scouts of the United States of America filed a trademark infringement lawsuit Tuesday against the Boy Scouts of America for dropping the word “boy” from its flagship program in an effort to attract girls.
The state wants to know what you’re eating
The Hawaii Department of Health wants to know what you’re eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run
The 16th annual Old Koloa Sugar Mill Run is Saturday at Anne Knudsen Park.
Rapozo falls short
LIHUE — The atmosphere at Council Chair Mel Rapozo’s campaign headquarters was festive Tuesday night. People weretalking, smiling, enjoying dinner, listening to music, and hoping their candidate for mayor of Kauai would pull off an upset.
Leho Drive paving pau
The repaving of Leho Drive in Wailua was completed Tuesday and the northbound lane of Kuhio Highway and the north entrance to Leho Drive is open motorists.
Time for love to shine
Shortly after the slaying of 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue, the Rev. Patrick Feren of the Center for Spiritual Living in Kapaa was asked this question: Are you going to lock your doors now? His answer: Absolutely not.
Kauai’s future at stake with election, so vote
One thing is for certain about Tuesday’s general election on Kauai: It’s going to be a doozy. You want to be a part of this.
‘This brings joy to children’
When Rayven Hockett’s Hanalei home was damaged in the April flooding, Samaritan’s Purse responded. Crews ripped out and replaced walls and floors and restored it so she could return. “They saved my house. It was incredible,” Hockett said. “It was quite badly damaged.” Saturday, she returned the favor.
U.S. Senate candidate: Ron Curtis
Ron Curtis knows he is facing an uphill battle to unseat Sen. Mazie Hirono.
County Council candidate: KipuKai Kuali‘i
One thing is clear about KipuKai Kuali‘i: He does not let disappointing defeats keep him from trying again.
Once again, beautiful and brilliant
Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala Ho‘ike 2018 sold out early. Way early. We’re talking months before this Saturday, Oct. 27 show, tickets were gone. To get tickets, you pretty much had to know somebody. You couldn’t find one anywhere. It seems each year these tickets are more and more in demand and they are gone sooner than the previous year.
Mayor to do live interview with TGI today
Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. will be doing a live interview with The Garden Island’s reporter, Bethany Freudenthal, at 2:30 p.m. today. Watch it on TGI’s Facebook live.
Weary migrant caravan rests in south Mexico, asks for buses
Thousands of weary Central American migrants in a caravan that has advanced 250 miles (410 kilometers) into Mexico but remains far from the U.S. border hope they won’t have to walk anymore, at least for a while.
Signs of the times
I am an almost daily user of Ke Ala Hele Makalae. From this path, I’ve watched whales, admired sunsets and sunrises, walked dogs, and stopped to give directions. I’ve met great people, carried out good deeds, gave thanks for the trade winds, waved to lifeguards and enjoyed spectacular runs.
Kauai Path hopes survey leads to info about path use
If you use Ke Ala Hele Makalae, Kauai Path wants to hear from you.
‘Never again’
One by one, six candles began to glow Sunday night for the estimated six million Jewish people who died at the hands of Nazi Germany in World War II.