Kipu Ranch Adventures receives enviromental award
PUHI — Kipu Ranch Adventures recently received the Sustainable Tour Operator of the Year award for 2019 from the Sustainable Tourism Association of Hawai‘i.
NOAA says mother and calf pairs abundant
LIHU’E – It’s whale season and boaters are advised to be mindful of their existence and keep their distance.
Peaceful demonstration at Lihue Airport
LIHU‘E — On the first day of negotiations between Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants and the board of directors, a handful of flight attendants held a peaceful demonstration at Lihue Airport.
Ms. Universe International Faye Tangonan is a late bloomer
LIHU‘E — Faye Tangonan, Ms. Universe International 2018-2019 is juggling it all. A mom of three who resides in Lihu‘e carries an International crown and her family with pride.
Pitted parking at Black Pot
HANALEI — It’s been six months since Black Pot Beach Park reopened its beach to residents and visitors. County of Kauai spent $6 million dollars to rebuild the beach park after it got destroyed by the heavy rains in April of 2018. Already residents are voicing concerns regarding safety and health hazards.
Surveying education
Recent national surveys paint Hawai‘i’s educational system in different lights, with some stating Hawai‘i ranked as one of the smartest states in 2019 and others saying Hawai‘i’s schools were ranked at the bottom of the list for performance.
Becoming better prepared
LIHUE Kauais American Red Cross has three new jobsite tool-storage containers on the North Shore to help provide supplies in times of disasters like floods.
Fond farewell to Graves
The national search is on for a new head of school for Island School.
Ted Kawahinehelelani Blake talks story
Ted Blake, also known as the “Puakenikeni Lei Man,” is a fixture on Kauai’s south side. Passionate about the history of that region, the current community that is continuing Kauai’s legacy, and about growing the food that keeps them fed; Blake likes to encourage people to get back to their roots.
Kapa‘a teachers earn board certification
KAPA‘A – Elementary teachers Johnson Koo and Yvette Rapozo received notification as National Board Certified Teachers at Kapa‘a Elementary School.
It’s a Shell Of A Life
Two dynamic, eco-friendly business women are on a mission.
Student letters help get a play court
State legislators received over 400 letters from Waimea Canyon Middle School students that led to the construction of their new play court.
Serving without an agenda
Marynel Valenzuela has her hands in almost everything fun, motivating and beneficial to Kauai.
Native Hawaiian Garden at DOH
LIHU’E — The Kaua’i Department of Health office now has a native garden growing outside their Lihu’e office and employees are taking time out of the week to put their hands in the dirt and care for the plants, thanks an idea sprouted by public health preparedness planner, Lauren Guest.
Kapa‘a High students prepare for skills competition
KAPA‘A — Two seniors from Kapa’a High School are heading to Oahu to show off their mechanic might at the Skills USA Automotive Technology competition in February.
Sonja Kass is ‘Woman of the Year’
Founding member of the Kauai EVA (Electric Vehicle Association) Sonja Kass found herself in San Diego last Saturday, accepting the “Woman of the Year” Award from the North American Electric Auto Association.
Alaka‘i prepares for enrollment
Third-grader Hayden Renz does not have homework.
Collaborating for clean oceans
In 2019, the Kauai Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation removed more than 100,000 pounds of marine debris from Kauai’s shorelines, keeping pace with what the organization has been removing from beaches the past few years.
Water is an issue
Water on Rice Street was the main topic of conversation at the Thursday Lihue Business Association meeting, a conversation that has stemmed out of housing issues on Kauai.
‘Project Love’ is emotion through movement
The world premiere of “Project Love” will be at the Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.