Composer to share gift of song, hula

"This is our Niihau song of blessing the food," says Mama Ane Kanahele as angelic voices rise in the room next to the one in which she's seated at Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha, a Department of Education charter school. More

TV show shines spotlight on healing

With sound healing, lomi lomi and Ayurvedic massage, flower essences and aromatherapy just a few of the complementary healing modalities that practitioners on Kaua'i offer clients, Hezar Courson had a vision of producing a television program that showcased the rich diversity of Kaua'i healers and... More

Coach Hiranaka brings American Youth Football to the Garden Isle

Football coach Brad Hiranaka knows about pilikia — trouble. Growing up, he admits he was one kolohe — rascal; but now, he's dedicated to the notion that kids at play are kids out of trouble. More

Drum jam to help Haiti, Feb. 13

A drum jam featuring a master taiko drummer, two Kaua'i taiko ensembles and an African drumming ensemble will be held Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Lihu'e United Church parish hall, and will finish with an audience-participation drum circle. More

Older American nominees sought

Nominations are being accepted for the 2010 Outstanding Male and Female Older American awards. More

Introductory Healing Touch classes to be held on Kaua'i

Two introductory classes in Healing Touch, an energy-based technique that "jump starts" the body's natural healing capabilities, will be offered this month, and a Level 1 class, will be held in March. More

Shield offers protection from the storm

When Alan Potter learned that homeowners could protect their windows from breaking during hurricanes by covering them with the same kind of material used for bulletproof windshields, he knew he'd found a great niche for himself and a product made for Kaua`i. More

Program can help keep neighborhoods safe

Kaua`i Police Department Lt. Dan Miyamoto grew up during plantation days, when neighbors knew one another and kept an eye on each other's property. More

Free home buyer's seminar, Jan. 28

A free seminar on first-time home ownership will be held at the Waimea Neighborhood Center at 7 p.m. Jan. 28. More

Local agencies to send aid to Haiti

Kaua`i residents can donate to Haiti recovery efforts via local Salvation Army and American Red Cross offices. A massive earthquake and a strong aftershock have left many in Haiti homeless, injured and separated from loved ones. More

Youth 14-22 invited to Sports Challenge

Youth ages 14-22 are invited to spend a full day enjoying a variety of sports and speakers from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Kaua'i Marriott Resort and Beach Club and Kalapaki Beach. More