Running with purpose
Kaua‘i runner-power walker Sally Cravens remains undaunted by the psychological distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
HSTA takes legal action
Corey Rosenlee, president of the Hawai’i State Teachers Association, announced the union’s intention to file a prohibited-practice complaint with the Hawai‘i Labor Relations Board and a class grievance against the state Department of Education during a Zoom teleconference Thursday afternoon.
DOH cites four companies for air permit violations
LIHU‘E — The Hawai‘i Department of Health Clean Air Branch issued fines to four companies last week for violating air permit regulations, including one on Kaua‘i.
Kaina Makua is focused on Kaua‘i’s sustainability
KOLOA — The catalyst that motivates Kaina Makua to serve the people of Kaua‘i can be summarized in two words: “broken systems.”
Bodyboarding classic lays groundwork for future generations
Some organizations reiterate their company’s mission statement like a subliminal message.
Second-Annual Garden Island bodyboarding a success
KOLOA — Long-time bodyboarder Kawika Kau’i never lost sight of the second annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic’s underlying mission statement.
Senior softball season canceled
Kaua’i Senior Softball League officials announced Friday that the playoff season has been canceled because an unnamed player was exposed to a person who tested positive for COVID-19.
Kaikeha, Inc. hosts second-annual Garden Island Body Boarding Classic
For eight-time professional drop-knee bodyboarding champion Dave Hubbard, the second annual Garden Island Boogie Board Classic August 8 and 9 is more than just another competition.
Sustainability search
LIHU‘E — Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Megan Fox said she anticipated members of the labor force would feel the pandemic’s economic ripple effect.
The power of transformation
Dozens of pictures of various Kaua‘i CrossFit members involved in numerous activities are displayed above the workout area of the Lihu‘e location, like family snapshots.
Several states in limbo about fall prep sports
The question of whether or not we will have high-school sports will get varying degrees of answers, depending on who you ask.
No more suffering in silence
The bipartisan Hawai‘i Women’s Legislative Caucus supported the amendment of several bills that legislators passed related to sexual harassment in the workplace and domestic violence.
‘No-contact’ rule of HHSAA elongates holding pattern
Last week, the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association broke the holding pattern they’ve been in for the previous month.
Preparing for Douglas
Kalaheo resident Giorgio Naranjo vividly recalls his experience with Hurricane ‘Iniki.
Seeking shelter from the storm
Padraic Gallagher of the American Red Cross on Kaua‘i and his group of volunteers continue to plan their disaster protocol in the face of COVID-19.
Douglas approaches Hawai‘i
The National Weather Service issued a tropical-storm warning for Kaua‘i County at 5 p.m. via teleconference Saturday.
Keonimana secures a share of the Senior Softball title
HANAPEPE — The Kaua‘i Senior Softball League used a sun-drenched weekend to turn the corner and head into the home stretch of the season.
First hurricane forming
LIHU‘E — The National Weather Service in Honolulu predicted that Hurricane Douglas could impact the island of Kaua’i this weekend.
This ‘Pandemic’ contagious, too
Kaua’i resident Nathalie Kelly took a proactive approach to help island residents financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Safety first is critical for our high-school sports
The death of former Minnesota Vikings’ offensive tackle Korey Stringer had a long-term ripple effect on high school and collegiate athletics.