Local-style hospitality is his business

Jay Furfaro is a man with many roles, but steward is the one he considers most important. More

Rob's Good Times Grill serves up fun

If a place has 22 televisions, a couple pool tables, some video games and interactive online trivia and poker games and team pennants hanging from the ceilings it must be a sports bar, right? More

Touting the benefits of Kaua‘i-raised beef

Duane Shimogawa Sr. wants Kaua`i to eat more beef, specifically, more all-natural, free-range, grass-fed Kaua`i raised beef. More

Making a splash on the Garden Isle

When Jamie DeBonet moved from the Big Island to Kaua`i last winter, one thing he didn't want to give up was playing water polo. Since 1982 the high-paced water sport has been DeBonet's passion, leading him to compete in tournaments in Canada, Mexico and around the U.S. More

Volunteers sought for dogs survey

Volunteers who would like to help administer a survey that will be conducted about whether the county should continue to allow dogs on the coastal path are invited to attend organizational meetings to be held Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. and Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. both at the Kapa`a Neighborhood Center. More

Apply for sewer credit by Dec. 31

Residents who receive sewer service from the county are reminded to re-apply for their sewer credit, which is $20 per month. Deadline to apply is Dec. 31. More

Veteran dedicated to a life of service

Retired U.S. Marine Joseph Quinton "J.Q." Smith served the United States of America during World War II, the Korean War, two tours of duty during the Vietnam War and was twice awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat. More

New cookbook features ono vegan fare

You don't have to be a vegetarian to make use of Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray's new cookbook, "The 30-Minute Vegan." More

• Shiitake sea veggie chowder

Grocery Guys food delivery service offers convenience

"Affordable groceries to your fridge on the first day!" a Canadian visitor to Kaua`i commented in a recent online review of the Grocery Guys food delivery service. More

Working on sustainability for the West Side

Hawaiian issues are near and dear to Mona Bernardino's heart. As a litigation attorney with Legal Services for Children, such matters formed the bulk of her caseload. More

County urges homeowners to apply for tax relief

County officials are encouraging homeowners to take advantage of the county's real property tax relief programs. The deadline to apply for most of them is Dec. 31, 2009. More