Holtzman helps Kukui`ula Village lift off

Some have been anticipating this for nearly a quarter of a century, others have been dreading it, while still others just aren't sure. But beyond the rumors, the misconceptions and the half-truths of the coconut wireless, Kukui'ula is springing to life and at long last is becoming reality. More

Garage doors, singing are his forte

Garage door and gate specialist by day. Rock and soul singer by night. Community-minded volunteer any time he gets a chance. More

Climate conference on Nov. 21

A free conference on how global climate change is expected to impact Kaua`i is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Kaua`i Community College Performing Arts Center. More

Serving Kaua‘i in more ways than one

Lani Kawahara is a woman who knows how to get what she wants. As Branch Manager of the Kapa`a Public Library, Kawahara holds the position she had her eye on since she began studying for her master's degree in library information science at the University of California at Los Angeles 15 years ago. More

Second chances at Hale 'Opio Teen Court

Back when he was in the sixth grade, 13-year-old Pono Anama says, "I was stupid. Not like can't-figure-it-out stupid, but like making-bad-choices stupid." More

Free Thanksgiving Day lunch in Kapa‘a

The Kapa`a Interfaith Association, a group of six Kapa`a churches, will host a free Thanksgiving Day luncheon at All Saints Gym in Kapa`a on Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., preceded by community worship at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome. More

Design duo strives to keep it 'island-style'

Ginny Latham and Frances Simons like the idea of keeping Kaua`i Kaua`i, as the bumper stickers say. More

Bobby V's serves up Italian comfort food

Bobby Valenti knows how pizza connoisseurs check out a pizza place. More

Hyatt golf and silent auction for Make-a-Wish

The Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa will host a golf tournament and silent auction on Nov. 22 to raise money for Make-a-Wish Hawai`i. In past years, enough funds have been raised to grant numerous wishes made by Kaua`i children who face life-threatening medical conditions. More

Helping homebuyers realize their dreams

There were 28 companies listed in Kaua`i's 2008 yellow pages under "mortgages," including five banks and a credit union. More

Building a niche at Paradise Millworks

Jack LoCicero found a niche and filled it — with custom wood doors and windows and related high-end hardware. More