Treatment: 'no one is turned away' Substance abuse treatment in Kapa'a

Enthusiasm for life — and for helping others to enjoy a life free of addictions: that's something that the three founders of a new substance abuse treatment facility on Kaua'i have in abundance. More

Adult actors perform for the young set

Richard Porto is deeply in love with theater and thinks it's an important part of every child's developmental process. It was true for him. So he started a theater company of adult actors who perform just for keiki ages three to 10 years old. More

All in a Day's Work: Tattooing is a way of life for Jarod Powell

The point of Jarod Powell's job is to get under people's skin — literally. More

Morningstar invites all to Lions breakfast

When Sam Morningstar learned that people "needed an appliance guy" on Kaua'i eight years ago, he sold his business in Cayucos, Calif., moved here and began Morningstar Refrigeration and Appliances. More

Taking care of the whole community

"David Peters is not native Hawaiian, but must have been in another life," says an officer of the board of directors of Ho'ola Lahui Hawai'i, commenting on the chief executive officer of this native Hawaiian health-based organization. More

Working to revitalize Aston at Makaiwa

What makes a hotel a local gathering place? Ike Cockett, general manager of Aston's Kaua'i Beach at Makaiwa, has been asking his staff that question since he took the job in August. Answers are coming in as he revives some of the hotel's former practices – and tries some new ones. More

Aloha Glass & Mirror offers courteous, professional service

In a tight economy, most businesses tend to hunker down. More

Correction

The correct cost for the 15-week course entitled, "Food Sustainability Solutions Kaua'i" that is offered by Kaua'i Community College is $180. Tuition assistance is available. For more information, contact Glenn Hontz, 246-4859 or to register, call 245-8318. More

Coming together in celebration of hula

From the newbie who's never danced hula to the most experienced dancers, kumu hula Cristy La'amea Almeida invites all to experience the 12th annual E Pili Kakou I Ho'okahi Lahui. More

Kaua'i's 'plant doctor' helps find solutions to garden problems

My 'akia has acne and my taro looks terrible. I've found mites in my Myoporum and my heliconia doesn't look so hot either. More

Kaua'i company managing bridge work

Anyone who crosses the Wailua River can see construction is ongoing to widen the former cane haul bridge to two lanes. More