Anaina Hou looking for funding
Winds of change are blowing at the Anaina Hou community center, with main financial support bowing out and new staff picking up a renewed focus on local events.
Marine debris bar blessed
In celebration of World Water Day and the Net Patrol program’s 12-year anniversary, Surfrider Kauai Chapter members gathered at the Aqua Kauai Beach Resort on Friday.
Soaking up CO2
The ocean is bearing the brunt of increased carbon dioxide (CO2), swallowing it up and helping to keep emissions out of the atmosphere.
Stopping rapid ohia death
In a University of Hawaii laboratory, scientists are researching the newly identified fungus that’s causing rapid ohia death (ROD) in the endemic trees on Kauai and Hawaii Island.
Healing with Hawaiian herbs
Traditional medicine, herbs for healing and authentic Hawaiian practices are infiltrating the Lawai International Center Saturday, March 30.
North Shore albatross nursery
Devin the albatross chick isn’t the first to hatch in Heather Devin’s front yard, but it is the first that’s been dubbed with the family’s last name.
Convention contention
The Kauai Republican Party is gathering Saturday for the county convention and recent infighting between a district chairman and the chairman points to a controversial convention.
Super sweet accolades
Cacao and caffeine brought home awards from the Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association earlier this month, with the award for Best Heritage and Cultural Event going to the Kauai Chocolate and Coffee Festival.
Invasive annihilation
From brown tree snakes to coqui frogs, parakeets and mongoose, miconia and common rush, Kauai has a list of invasive species that have taken root, and is planning to prevent other species from arriving.
New mural belongs to all
John “Prime” Hina’s latest mural on Kauai is finished.
Water diversion bill now with Senate
Several grassroots groups on Kauai and throughout the state are targeting Kauai legislators, asking them to kill a bill that would extend temporary water diversion permits for large corporations.
Fostering strong future leadership
Joji Miner-Ho might be soft-spoken, but the Kapaa High School junior has made an impact on students and staff at school.
It’s the time – of the kitten season
It’s almost kitten season on Kauai again, and organizations are putting the call out to foster families to help with housing.
KIUC board of directors election on
Ballots have been mailed out for Kauai Island Utility Cooperative’s Board of Directors Election.
Rental businesses boom along Eastside coastal trail
Salt spray flavors the breeze as it brushes a sun-soaked path that winds along Kauai’s east coast.
Calling out climate change
Signs lined Rice Street on Friday afternoon with phrases saying: “Like the Ocean, We Rise,” “Raise your voice, not your sea levels,” and “Respect our Mother.”
I wish I were Irish
Dress in green to support local greens this St. Patrick’s Day at Anaina Hou’s Porter Pavilion in Kilauea on Saturday from 5:30 p.m.
No to sanctuary state
The state is taking a step back from setting up Hawaii as a sanctuary for illegal immigrants in the U.S., a decision people on Kauai were calling for as the topic moved through the Legislature.
Flying to a new home
While laysan albatross chicks on Kauai are just about to starting to outgrow their nests, 25 of their cousins are getting used to something new far from their own birthplaces