Stories by Jessica Else

CSL celebrates six years

LYDGATE — Grab a plate lunch from the pot luck and talk story by the sea for the Center for Spiritual Living’s celebration of their sixth anniversary on Sunday.

Fledging has begun

Cathy Granholm has bid adieu to two of the 17 albatross chicks that have been growing up in herneighborhood for the past few months.

Maoloha on the move

The first time Malama Kauai fired up their new kitchen trailer was in November, on the grounds of Kawaikini Public Charter School.

Fire displaces three

Kalehua Yokotake and her family are looking for a place to stay after a fire ignited in their home and displaced them on Wednesday evening.

Relief from rain coming

LIHUE — Kauai’s going to be the last island to get some relief from the rainy weather, according to the National Weather Service, but the tradewinds are coming back into the picture over the weekend.

‘He was a Kauai boy’

KALAHEO — Jordan Tehero was a true Kauai boy with a smile as big as his heart and a love for adventure matched only by the love he had for God.

Governor releases veto list

LIHUE — Kauai’s House Representatives will be gathering on Oahu today to discuss the 20 bills on Governor David Ige’s Intent to Veto list, unveiled Monday.

A place to rest

Every winter, big swells uncover human bones in the sand along Kauai’s Westside, and those iwi, or bones, found at the U.S. Navy Pacific Missile Range Facility now have a new resting place.

Protecting the reefs

The mission to preserve Hawaii’s coral reefs could be getting a boost if legislation introduced Thursday by U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Rep. Ed Case (D-Hawaii) is passed.

Poetry reading today

Poet Dr. Bill Mohr has been writing for half a century and, tonight, he’ll be doing a reading at the Kauai Community College One Stop Center alongside music and art that will feature KCC students.

Supporting freedom

Cory Soares has been with Kauai Auto Repair for 17 years, helping Angel Santiago III and his family build the business.