Getting into the swing
The newly named band is a regrouping of musicians from the iconic Starlighters big band that played swing music on Kauai for more than six decades.
Higher prevalence of tooth decay among low-income children
A Department of Health survey released in 2016 confirmed Hawaii’s children have the highest prevalence of tooth decay in the nation.
Time for ‘the talk’
Sex education can be an embarrassing topic, but the YWCA is going to tackle it. Women’s health nurse practitioner Virginia Beck will present a factual-but-humorous adventure during free classes at the Lihue Public Library.
Faith finds a home
There are an estimated 1,000 Jewish people on Kauai, but there is not a center dedicated to their spiritual needs, said Rabbi Michoel Goldman of Gani, a nonprofit Jewish organization.
Looking ahead to a bright 2018
The new year is a good time to make resolutions and plan for positive change, both personally and as a community. By addressing important issues that need attention, the island of Kauai can benefit from planning its own resolutions for 2018.
Kress Building getting makeover
A historic building on Rice Street is scheduled for a makeover with hopes of helping to revitalize commerce in Lihue.
Island economy depends heavily on tourism
The increasing number of visitors to Kauai continues to impact the island’s economy and infrastructure. Nearly 80 percent of the business at Poipu Beach’s Brennecke’s Beach Broiler and Nukumoi Surf Company comes from tourism, according to owner Bob French.
Snowbirds seek sancutary
Expedia Travel featured Lihue as one of the best vacation destinations in America to escape the winter, mainly because its average temperatures in January reach a warm 78 degrees and drop to a comfortable 65 degrees.
Roadwork aims to repair bridges
The Central Federal Lands Highway Division of the Federal Highway Administration, in cooperation with the Hawaii Department of Transportation, is developing four bridge projects on the island.
UH and KCC give teachers a helping hand
Statewide programs and financial aid can help educators love what they teach and teach what they love. The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s College of Education provided application sessions with useful tips for becoming licensed teachers and pursuing graduate or professional development opportunities.
Talk Story with Paul Togioka
Slack key guitar master, 57-year-old Paul Togioka of Wailua Homesteads, was Kauai’s first recording artist to be invited to open the Kauai Style Slack Key Festival.
High-tech job fair is this week
If your New Year’s resolution is working with the technology industry, then 2018 may be your lucky year. The Kauai Holiday Hi-Tech Career and Job Fair is taking place Wednesday at Kukui Grove Center.
Poipu Rotary donates to The Koloa Early School
A visitor to the Rotary Club of Poipu Beach breakfast meeting in Koloa donated one iPad, and a club Rotarian matched that, with additional donations coming to The Koloa Early School for educational applications.
Old School
Kauai’s oldest school celebrated 140 years of educating youth and creating community leaders.
‘The Shepherds’ Play’ is in Princeville
“The Shepherds’ Play” is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Church of the Pacific in Princeville. It is a free, 90-minute nativity musical that has been performed for the last 30 years. The Kauai Christmas Choir will perform before the play.
Local cattle, beef operation expanding
Kunoa, the Kauai cattle company that also owns a processing plant on Oahu, is expanding its reach into more retail outlets across the state.
Ohana Pacific Management celebrates outstanding employees
Ohana Pacific Management Co., operators of Hale Kupuna Heritage Home in Omao and Garden Isle Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at Wilcox Medical Center, honored top caregivers recently.
Ed MacDowell elected president of Kauai Board of Realtors
Long-time island Realtor Ed MacDowell has been elected 2018 president of the Kauai Board of Realtors, and is taking aim at governmental regulations he says drive up the cost of homes and construction.
Hanalei Bay Rotary sponsors small-business contest
The Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay is offering small businesses a chance to win the services of a mentor who is a seasoned business professional, to help grow the business.
State, county retirement system needs reform
Kauai County Council Vice Chair Ross Kagawa says the state and county governmental employees pension and retirement system isn’t a sinking ship. It’s a sunken ship.