Talk Story with Fran Roach
Lihu‘e resident Fran Roach has utilized golf as a vehicle to travel to the United States and throughout the world.
Ted Kawahinehelelani Blake talks story
Ted Blake, also known as the “Puakenikeni Lei Man,” is a fixture on Kauai’s south side. Passionate about the history of that region, the current community that is continuing Kauai’s legacy, and about growing the food that keeps them fed; Blake likes to encourage people to get back to their roots.
From the lifeguard tower
Parker Keawe Smith and Mattaniah Millbrand are lifeguards for the Kauai Fire Department Ocean Safety Bureau. They work on the North Shore, chasing drowning strangers on jet skis in some of the scariest seas in the world. In winter, when the big swells roll in, it’s a life or death job on a daily basis.
Halau is sending their Kane to the Merrie Monarch Festival
For the first time, kumu Leina‘ala Pavao Jardin’s Halau Ka Lei Mokihana O Leina‘ala is sending their kane (men) to the Merrie Monarch Festival in April.
Talk story with Ashley Nagaoka
Kauai girl Ashley Nagaoka has been doing Oahu TV news for a total of eight years as a general assignment reporter. She recently celebrated her third-year anniversary at Hawaii News Now.
Talk Story: Jean Souza
On Jan. 11, the public is invited to the grand opening of the Kauai Ocean Discovery center that will open its doors at the Kukui Grove Center, close to GameStop and the Famous Footwear shops.
Talk Story: Ipo Yoshioka
Kauai High School boys basketball coach Ipo Yoshioka has a long-standing history with the sports of basketball and baseball.
Talk Story with Coralie Matayoshi
When Coralie Chun Matayoshi arrived as CEO of the American Red Cross of Hawaii in 2003, she found the revered organization wasn’t doing too well.
Talk Story: Debra Blachowiak
Debra Blachowiak can name every fall show she has produced with Hawaii Children’s Theatre since 1997.
Talk Story with Rich O’Reilly
Between a tiny house prototype and a large breadfruit tree in Puhi is a building where Kauai’s tinkerers and techies, hobbyists and laymen come to make things.
Magical memories
Santa Claus made his appearance in style — highlighting the Kauai Christmas Parade, greeting his fans, and finally settling in at Santa’s house, also known as Photos With Santa, at Kukui Grove Center, close to the Keiki Korner play area.
Talk Story with Phillip Rapozo
Kapaa High School football coach Philip Rapozo is one of the main reasons behind the Warriors’ recent postseason success.
Talk Story: Aunties Franque and Yolanda
Louise Oclit and Yolanda Hala‘an live together in the bushes back by Salt Pond Beach Park. On Monday, they gave The Garden Island’s reporter permission to come talk story with them at their home.
Ed Justus: Buy the book
Talk Story Bookstore in Hanapepe just celebrated its 15th anniversary. In an age when bookstores aren’t supposed to do well, Talk Story continues to go strong.
Talk Story: Steve Sparks
Steve Sparks looks fit, fresh and healthy. The 70-year-old Koloa man is upbeat, positive and joyful.
Talk Story: Earl Kashiwagi
Pumpkins don’t like wet feet, said Earl Kashiwagi, eneral manager of Esaki’s Produce. They explode!
Peace, Love and Transformation
Shrin Hunt has a heart as sweet as her name and a fire as spicy as the pepper sauce she slings out of the Tropical Tacos kitchen and sells at retailers islandwide.
Talkstory with Chequita Loston
Chequita Loston’s fascination with boxing started as self-defense and a coping mechanism from getting bullied as a youngster growing up on Chicago’s South Side
Jacque Du bois talks curly koa
Jacques Du Bois owns Jacques’ Woodworks on Koloa Road. His last name is an old one that comes from a fusion of French and English and quite literally means “of the woods.”
Maile Kinimaka: Loving life
When Maile Kinimaka was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she was at peace with it.