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By Staff Reports (Kauai)– The residents of Kalâheo, Oma‘o or Lâwa‘i that were unable to attend the kick-off events for the South Kaua’i Community Plan update are encouraged to share their thoughts on the future of their communities at a workshop scheduled next week. The event will be held on…
By Staff Reports (Kauai)– The public is invited to attend a meeting regarding an update on the adolescent drug treatment and healing center and to provide their input. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lîhu’e Neighborhood Center. The county’s…
By Staff Reports (Kauai)– Shopping for locally grown food and agricultural products is becoming easier, thanks to local retail establishments that are embracing the Kaua‘i Grown program. Four retailers this week unveiled a new “Kaua‘i Grown” section in their stores, highlighting local agricultural products and the farmers and ranchers behind…
By Staff Reports (Kauai)– Frequent Kaua’i Bus riders are encouraged to purchase bus passes before the new rates take effect on July 1. With the rate increase, the monthly pass will go from $25 to $30 and the annual pass will rise to $300 from $240. The six-month bus pass,…
By Staff Reports (Honolulu)– God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle’s flight, The joy…
By Staff Reports (Kauai)– In response to the growing need for a permanent collection site for unwanted electronics commonly known as eWaste, county officials have set up an eWaste program at the Kaua’i Resource Center (KRC) on designated days each month. Residents and businesses can now drop-off obsolete or unwanted…
By Staff Reports (Hawaii)– From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Nicholas Garlow with HHS HealthBeat. Don’t take your eyes off the road. Easier said than done, sometimes, with elements of distracted driving – anything that can limit your concentration from the task at hand. Research at…
By Staff Reports (Hawaii)– From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat. People with fibromyalgia have pain in muscles, joints and tendons. But a study indicates exercise might help. Researcher Dennis Ang of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center followed 170 patients over 36…
By Staff Reports (Hawaii)– From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, I’m Ira Dreyfuss with HHS HealthBeat. An analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that most Americans don’t get enough physical activity. The researchers looked at national survey data on aerobic activity such as…
By Staff Reports (Lihue)– Kaua’i Community College has been selected to receive a 2013 Climate Leadership Award by Second Nature, a national nonprofit that works to create a healthy, just, and sustainable society by transforming higher education. The video highlighting the college’s efforts can be viewed at http://www.kauai.hawaii.edu. The awards…
