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.
Don’t blame developers for all the delays
Well, it seems hardly anyone is happy with the developers of Coco Palms resort. Complaints are growing that nothing is being done with this property that has stood shuttered and damaged since Hurricane Iniki struck the island in 1992.
Mayor Kawakami will keep his promises
People often talk about improving. They talk about becoming a better person. They talk about setting their sights higher. They talk about changing themselves.
Homeless situation raises questions
This is an age-old debate. How much should you do to help the homeless?
Don’t miss chamber meeting on ocean safety
Kauai Chamber of Commerce meetings are generally not to be missed.
Parents, be aware of ‘The Momo Challenge’
What is called “The Momo Challenge” is gaining enough traction that some schools on Kauai are sending home notices warning parents about it.