Kauai Ocean Hazards and Safety

There are many unknowns as I write for this wonderful magazine’s summer issue. For starters, I’m writing on March 16th with quarantine rules still in effect and therefore with visitor numbers way down from pre-pandemic…

A Homage to Hometown Heroes

In his historic inaugural address over sixty years ago, the 35th President of the United States John. F. Kennedy inspired citizens across the country – emphasizing the importance of public service and civic action.  Americans…

Sakiko Okihara -Celebrating a Milestone

By: Donna Lynn Loo, Kauai RSVP In reminiscing her forty years as an AmeriCorps Senior volunteer with Kauai RSVP, the Retired & Senior Program, Sakiko Okihara said “Yeah, that’s a looong time and I enjoyed…

BENEFITS of Pet Ownership for SPECIAL NEEDS Kids

By Sarah Lyons                                                                                                                                 Pet ownership can bring joy and happiness to any home. For children with special needs—particularly for those with sensory processing disorder, autism, ADHD and social or behavioral issues—adopting a domesticated pet…