For whom the bill tolls
There is always a cause for concern with public officials having too much power and overreach with impunity. I know that is how some people felt when Bill 2746 was passed on second reading last week.
Mean what you say and say what you mean
A resolution to save the residents at the Courtyards at Waipouli Apartments was a good start by our County Council. Now the real work begins. The resolution begins the process of settling on a “fair market value” of the complex, which will be done through independent assessors.
Baby shark, shark, shark
For the past few weeks, I have attempted to learn, or rather retrained myself, how to fish.
A thank you to all the firefighters
Who knew that a day devoted to the fathers in our lives could be such a hectic day on the island of Kauai? Many fathers here on island spent their special day that only comes once a year combating a fire to keep us — the community — safe and able to celebrate with our loved ones.
Please, don’t drink and drive
We don’t usually comment on court cases on Oahu, but the headline from a recent one caught our attention. This was the headline in Tuesday’s Star-Advertiser: “Drunken driver gets probation for hit-and-run collision that killed moped rider”.
Fred Birkett the right person for Alaka‘i school
Alaka‘i O Kauai is in good hands. Well, the charter school in its first year always has been, but the recent naming of Fred Birkett as its director leaves no doubt the fine folks behind this school are committed to attracting and keep the best.
Support our Hanalei business ohana
Hanalei business owners need you. Specifically, they need you to shop in their magical North Shore town. And we encourage you to go there. Allow us to explain.
Matson gives more than we know
Matson is a shipping company. A good one, as most people know, that is critical to the well-being of this island.
To our teachers, we say ‘mahalo’
Today, another school year wraps up for our public schools. That’s almost 10,000 students set free for the summer.
Be there for American Red Cross on Kauai
The American Red Cross on Kauai needs you. Yes, you.
In memory of those who gave their all
Many spend Memorial Day on a paid holiday. It’s a day we get to spend at the beach with our families and take some time away from our hectic work schedules to try to actually find the time relax — all day long.
Donate to those who help the homeless
Donate for the homeless. Help them out. Right? Not so fast.
Repeat: Recycle, recycle, recycle
Look in pretty much any trash container on Kauai and what do you see? Yes, lots of trash, but, unfortunately, also lots of what is not trash.
Join ‘Sticker Shock’ and reduce underage drinking
Many teenagers drink alcohol — some even before they become teenagers.
Will stop for chickens — and more
We all hear about what’s wrong with this world. We hear that people don’t care anymore.
Many opportunities to volunteer
Kauai needs your time, your talents, your heart and, most importantly, your elbow grease.
Please, be careful out there
Be careful out there. Pay attention. Be alert. Be prepared. Don’t swim alone.
Our youth need adults to step up
Our youth need our help. They need our time, our talents, our creativity, our attention, our resources.
Be aware of road usage charge proposal
If you drive a car, you should be more than interested in a pair of meetings coming up on Kauai, because they could end up costing you money.
‘Friends’ have good reason to party
Friends of Mahaulepu celebrated Sunday. They came together at Poipu Beach Park for food, drink, entertainment, dance and to talk story.