Big-dog politics and post-pandemic policy — Kaua‘i-style
It was interesting to watch the recent mash-up between the big dogs — Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell, Kaua‘i state Senate President Ronald Kouchi, Mayor Derek Kawakami and Lt. Gov. Josh Green.
Family grieves for the selfish few in pandemic
Hawai‘i is different. It’s evident to almost every person born, reared or transplanted to these islands — but not to every.
Caregivers must take care of themselves first
Hawai‘i’s 157,000 family caregivers need to take care of themselves and create a plan for caring for a loved one if they get sick during this time of pandemic.
Feeling relatively safe for a few reasons
As the planet battles the COVID-19 pandemic, we here on Kaua‘i can feel relatively safe for a few reasons.
The time is now to plan the safe resumption of life on Kaua‘i
Although it appears too soon to lift the lockdown on Kaua‘i (we must take counsel from our public health experts on this), it is not too soon to talk about how to do it. We must restart our civic life as soon as it is safely possible. To do this, we must figure out how to reopen Kaua’i in a COVID-19 infected world while avoiding reinfection and another lockdown.
Where I live there are rainbows, and we help each other
In March 2006, Nancy Arcayna wrote in the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that every time Hector Venegas hears the song “Hawaiian Lullaby” he is reminded of his daughter, Krista.
I remain at home, you should too
Recently there has been an increase in protesters across the country, claiming that the “stay-at-home” policies enacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic are infringing on our rights given by the constitution.
Earth Day 2020 goes digital
How will you celebrate Earth Day?
Plea to those still working: Give if you can
I was not here for (Hurricane) ‘Iniki, but have heard many stories about the power of the storm and the fear it caused as its winds bore down on our shores. I also heard heart-opening stories of how the community came together in the aftermath to support each other.
Care, design of homemade face masks
Mayor Kawakami and Dr Berreman of the Kauai’i Department of Health have been powerful forces for keeping us safe.
Foresight, not hindsight should be our legislatures goal
2020 vision and decisive action by our state legislature is needed now more than ever. Hawaii cannot afford to wait until 2021.
Limiting visitors is the answer to virus battle
I applaud The Garden Island newspaper for its spot-on analysis of the situation here on Kaua‘i in their April 7 opinion piece.
Look where we have gotten to now
Well, well, look at where we are. Like Alice falling down the rabbit hole, or like Dorothy being carried off to the land of Oz, we suddenly find ourselves in a world totally changed, unlike anything we have ever experienced.
Kauai and neighbor-islands poised to lead economic recovery
“Essentially, economists say, there won’t be a fully functioning economy again until people are confident that they can go about their business without a high risk of catching the virus.” New York Times April 6, 2020.
Coronavirus and illicit drug use
As people are overwhelmed with the flood of information and media attention that’s come with the coronavirus, or COVID-19, many are concerned about if and how they will survive.
Kaua‘i a good place to avoid widespread COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has us all sitting on the edge of our chairs, wondering what will come next and when it will be over.
From ocean-minded to COVID-19-minded community
In my dual role as an ER doctor and as president of the Kaua‘i Lifeguard Association, I have some observations and comments to share.
The time is now for kokua
Everyone is getting a barrage of information about COVID-19, and people are listening to variable degrees, but there are some constants, and it is important for people to understand the why of all of the measures that are being put into place. Here is just a little more information. We have a very small window of time to save a lot of lives.
Pandemic priorities – thinking ahead
While our first priority is personal health and then the economic realities of today, we must also at some point soon talk about what comes tomorrow.
My mask protects you and your mask protects me
Asian nations have been able to slow the spread of COVID-19 much better than the United States or Europe. They are doing one thing very differently than most Western nations.