McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii GM to retire
Veronica Kaneko retired from her post as president and general manager of McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawaii effective March 31, closing out a 41-year career that began in 1977 when she was hired as a part-time crew member at McDonald’s of Pearlridge.
Hunting for Easter joy
Smiling keiki danced to music and skipped around the grassy fields at Vidinha Stadium while swinging colorful baskets in search of sweet treats.
Cost-U-Less closes Kauai store
The Cost-U-Less in Kapaa shut its doors Wednesday after 25 years.
Kauai musician picks up where he left off
Sashamon is ready to share his music with the world. Again. The Anahola resident, also known as Sasha Spiller-Reiff, took a break from the high-paced music life he was headed into nearly a decade ago with the release of his first album. With the worldwide popularity of his self-produced album, “Someday Maybe,” he continues to get more than 100,000 plays a week on Spotify.
Kauai Christian Academy in Kilauea is accredited
After completing a rigorous three-year program, Kauai Christian Academy has finally gained accreditation.
Kekaha credit union gets help
Kauai’s small local credit unions serve customers like family members. However, larger outside banks are noticing the island’s robust financial growth, and mergers threaten to change the financial landscape.
Island has 6 credit unions
Small, locally operated credit unions provide personal service. All locally founded, the island’s six credit unions serve only Kauai. With more than 55,000 members and over 50 community volunteers on their boards and committees, the total assets of locally born Kauai credit unions is $800 million combined.
Inside job: Rainbeau Jo’s finds permanent home
Kauai’s locally sourced organic coffee and breakfast truck has found permanent parking.
Island School uses nationwide movement to educate, make a difference
The gray, rainy weather mirrored the solemn reflection of Island School’s students, while Landon McNamara’s popular anti-violence song, “Loss For Words,” played over the loudspeakers in Wilcox Gymnasium.
Island School senior organizes community service fair
One Kauai student is helping others connect with the community through volunteer service. Island School senior Emily Sullivan organized a community service fair Tuesday. About 180 students from Island School, Kauai High and Hawaii Technology Academy attended the fair at the Wilcox Gymnasium on Island School’s Puhi campus.
When it rains, it pours
The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration’s automated rain gauge at Mount Waialeale reported more than 14 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period on Wednesday. The North Wailua Ditch gauge reported more than three inches in the same period, and Hanalei received about two inches.
New director, same direction for KIUC
Janet Kass is the newest member of the Kaui Island Utility Cooperative’s board of directors, and she really didn’t expect to be.
State budget approved
The House of Representatives unanimously approved the State budget yesterday, which appropriates funds for operating government and capital improvement projects for fiscal years 2018 and 2019.
Waimea Library manager helps award top national children’s book
Books help shape young minds throughout the world, and one Kauai librarian is part of a national effort to choose the best American picture books for children.
Spring Slack Key Day Wednesday in Kapaa
Celebrate family music at a special event this week. The 2018 Spring Slack Key Day festival will bring local musicians and families together Wednesday to share their love of Hawaiian-style music, in the campus of All Saints Episcopal Church in Kapaa.
‘Responsible Tourism’ talk Thursday
The former director general of the Icelandic Tourist Board will share lessons learned from tourism impacts to the Nordic island nation in a presentation on Kauai Thursday.
Ledesma a top producer for HomeBridge
A Lihue mortgage loan originator has been named one of the top producers in the state. Kauai’s Lisa Ledesma and the Big Island’s Ronnie Strickler were recognized as February’s top producers, according to HomeBridge Financial Services in Hawaii.
Student petition opposes prom dress code
Kauai High School students are taking a stand to change prom dress code regulations and circulating a petition that collected 400 signatures within 24 hours.
Hawaii Agriculture Foundation’s restaurant initiative supports education, sustainability
Helping Hawaii’s future farmers is as easy as picking up a menu.
Proposed bills making progress
State representatives passed bills that may affect housing, homelessness, public safety, environment and protection of children.