Lifestyle

Aug. 9, 2012

Habitat for Humanity


Helping people help themselves. (that's me)

The Kauai Board of Realtors partnered with the Kauai Habitat for Humanity to help some deserving Hawaiian families build their own homes in Anahola. Last weekend I was one of about 40 volunteers who joined together to help with the construction of …

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Aug. 1, 2012

Hanalei Black Pot Park Land Acquired.

Changes are coming to the beach park at the mouth of the Hanalei river, commonly referred to as "Black Pot Park". Before the county can make the proposed changes they have to acquire the land. The Kauai Land Trust, now the Hawaii Land Trust purchased a 3/4 acre beach …

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July 18, 2012

Fresh Ahi!

" I just caught an Ahi"

 

These are the words you will often here when you answer the phone on Kauai. A wonderful part of the Island lifestyle is that you are surrounded by fish and people who love to catch them. While I am not …

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July 11, 2012

Tahiti Fete 2012

Tahiti Fete 2012 was a blast and an opportunity for visitors and locals to get together for some fun and friendly competition. No experience was required and steersmen, paddles and six man canoes were graciously provided by the Hanalei Conoe Club. Local food and crafts were also available all …

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July 10, 2012

What the Hill?


Have you been driving to or from the North Shore and been caught in traffic near the hill attaching Princeville and Hanalei? If you have driven through the construction area you have seen everything from tree trimmers felling trees to construction workers rapelling on ropes up and down the …

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June 8, 2012

Hawaii continues to lead the country in wellbeing

Gallup and Healthways have been tracking the nation’s wellbeing since 2008 and Hawaii residents have consistently received the highest score. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index is calculated on a scale of 0 to 100, where a score of 100 represents ideal wellbeing. The overall score is a blend of six …

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March 25, 2010

Kauai Multimodal Land Transportation Plan

A meeting regarding the future transportation goals and objectives for the North Shore of the Island of Kauai was held February 22 at the Hanalei School. This meeting was to focus on the specific transportation needs of the North Shore with four additional meetings being held in Kapaa, Lihue, Koloa …

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