Hometown Heroes

October 8, 2020 | 3 MIN READ

Normally, the Friendship House off Kuhio Highway at Kealia Bluff would be bustling. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, capacity and activities are limited.

September 24, 2020 | 4 MIN READ

Edward Kawamura Sr. wasn’t interested in being labeled a “Hometown Hero.”

September 10, 2020 | 4 MIN READ

All it took was a detour off of a hiking trail a few weeks ago at the base of Kalepa Ridge for resident Jennie Waiwaiole-Vega of Kapa‘a to take action.

August 27, 2020 | 2 MIN READ

Dennis Neves peeked into one of the containers Monday morning while loading the 60 box lunches from the Waipouli Deli &Restaurant.

August 19, 2020 | 3 MIN READ

The Kaua‘i branch of the Medical Reserve Corps has 127 volunteers.

August 12, 2020 | 5 MIN READ

KOLOA — The catalyst that motivates Kaina Makua to serve the people of Kaua‘i can be summarized in two words: “broken systems.”

August 5, 2020 | 4 MIN READ

The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) unifies when it comes to keeping the community safe and giving back to those in need during a crisis, and has been nominated as this week’s Homet...

July 29, 2020 | 4 MIN READ

How many Kapa‘a High School Warrior supporter shirts does Dr. Monty Downs have?

July 22, 2020 | 3 MIN READ

Stationed in Kapa‘a, the Hawai‘i National Guard has assisted the county in pandemic response.

July 15, 2020 | 3 MIN READ

Pelika Andrade’s attitude towards being nominated to be a Hometown Hero personifies what it is to be one.

July 8, 2020 | 2 MIN READ

From donating to food banks to helping coordinate fundraisers, Kaua‘i custom home builder and “Dateline” TV show producer Luis Soltren has been busy helping his Kaua‘i...

July 1, 2020 | 3 MIN READ

BARKING SANDS — Putting out the correct message at the right time with the correct information — that is the name of the game when it comes to emergency management.

June 24, 2020 | 3 MIN READ

In April and May, Malama Kaua‘i helped deliver 6,000 bags of local produce to families in need. The money from those purchases went to local farmers.

June 17, 2020 | 4 MIN READ

Bart Thomas is a hometown hero, said Kimmy Achuara in a nomination email.

June 10, 2020 | 4 MIN READ

Known by the majority of her students as “Miss Val,” Val Hertzog has patrolled hallways of education for over 20 years, teaching lower elementary to high school students, beginning...

June 3, 2020 | 5 MIN READ

When are we gonna go back?