Talk Story with Yoshiko ‘Dimples’ Kano
Some nicknames last a lifetime. Like “Dimples.”
Talk Story: Karla Villanueva-Bernal, Daniel Bernal
Los Angeles native and gymnastics teacher Karla Villanueva-Bernal loves gymnastics. She has ever since she was a youth. She never thought, though, that she’d one day operate her own gym. But then after offering a free class at the All Saints Episcopal Church gym in Kapaa, her membership grew so much that she did open her own gym on the Eastside.
Talk Story: Belle Gomes, Miss Hula Girl Teen
When Belle Gomes was named Miss Hula Girl Teen, she was pleased, of course. But not for the reasons you might think.
Talk Story with artist Petrina Blakely
Petrina Blakely likes to brighten up every white space she sees, but her favorite thing to paint is clothing.
Talk Story with Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr.
If there’s one thing outgoing Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. wants the community to know as he leaves office, it’s that people have a responsibility to embrace their culture and never forget their roots.
Talk Story with the Rev. Ryan Newman
The All Saints Day service last Sunday at the All Saints Episcopal Church and Preschool was bittersweet for Deacon David Murray.
Talk Story: Edmund Acoba
Sometimes, seeing your pupils reach new heights can be the gift that keeps on giving. For local karate sensei Edmund Acoba, that is why he does what he does.
Talk Story with Keala Ching
It wasn’t so long ago that studying the Hawaiian language, olelo Hawaii, wasn’t a widely encouraged undertaking.
Talk Story with Allan Thomas
For more than 30 years, Allan Thomas has been living and writing music on Kauai’s North Shore, and in August the singer-songwriter released his sixth album, featuring some of Kauai’s homegrown talent.
Talk Story – Tess Shimabukuro
A group of 10 farmers got together more than 60 years ago to pool their resources in order to be competitive in their industry.
Talk Story with Fran Nestel
Fran Nestel continues performing with the Kauai Chorale and in Kauai Voices. She recently returned from a singing tour to Cuba with Kauai Voices, sang a solo during the chorale’s production of “Carmina Burana,” placed third in her category at this year’s Mokihana Festival, and dances hula.
Talk Story: Dana Miyake
Kailua native and Anahola resident Dana Miyake is Hawaiian through and through. Much of her life is dedicated to the Hawaiian sport of outrigger canoe paddling.
Talk Story: Bill Fernandez
Bill Fernandez writes for a few reasons.
Talk Story: Ray Kahaunaele
Little fire ants and long-thorn kiawe, coqui frogs and cattail, false kava and mongoose; all have the potential to destroy native species and change ecosystems if they get a foothold on Kauai.
Talk Story with Scott Johnson
Following a glorious history of hauling sugar cane and, more recently, keiki and visitors, Paulo needs some help. The Grove Farm Museum hosted the first Sugar Plantation Bash and earmarked a portion of the proceeds to help the ailing locomotive.
Talk Story with Dolly Kanekuni
On most days you’ll find Dolly Kanekuni with an ever-present smile, in her studio behind a yellow door and up a long flight of stairs, waiting to greet her steady flow of students and get to work.
Talk Story: Dallas Correa
Since he ended eighth grade, life for Dallas Correa has been nonstop. The Hanapepe native moved to Oahu to attend school and play baseball at Saint Louis School in Honolulu.
Tim Delavega: Man of many talents
Tim Delavega is a multi-talented man. To say the least. Award-winning photographer. Home builder and designer, who bought the land and built a home for his parents. Author of several books, including five on the history of surfing. Documenter. National award winner for his cultural documentation work.
Talk Story: Friendship House turning 30, having a party
Boxes of hats and T-shirts, fliers and stacks of notes were laid out about the Friendship House at the beginning of August as staff and clubhouse members got ready for Friendship House’s 30th birthday party on Aug. 31.
Talk Story with Dr. Kani ‘Dr. B’ Blackwell
Alakai O Kauai should not be listed as “OK,” said Dr. Kani Blackwell, a past president of the Alakai O Kauai school board. “We will be an amazing school,” she said.