If you live on Kaua‘i and are looking for support in your tobacco-free journey, Ho‘ola Lāhui Hawai‘i is here to help. Quitting tobacco is hard, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. When Hawai‘i passed its smoke-free…
By Bev Brody, Get Fit Kaua‘i The past two months have brought a wave of momentum, creativity, and community energy to Kalena Park and the Healthy Half Mile in the heart of Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i. This work is led through a…
From left to right: Kūlia Numazawa-Laranio (9th grade, Kanu O Ka ‘Aina Charter School), Tapu Hakaumotu (2025 Kaua‘i High School graduate), and Caleb Saiki-Fabro (8th grade, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School) attended the January 7 Kaua‘i County Council meeting at the…
By Bev Brody, Get Fit Kaua‘i Something remarkable happened on Haleko Road in mid-January. Over three days, community members from across the island gathered for the Haleko Road Design Community Charrette—a collaborative process that went beyond corridor planning and centered…
Tobacco-Free Kaua‘i (TFK) and Ho‘okele Coalition are partnering to host a Youth Advocacy Training in the new year. This is an opportunity for young people to build confidence, strengthen their civic voice, and help shape a healthier future for Kaua‘i…
Our latest Perspectives on Community Health trip took us to the Hanapēpē Salt Ponds on Kaua‘i — one of the last places where pa‘akai (salt) is made using traditional methods. For generations, 22 families have cared for these salt beds,…
By Bev Brody, Get Fit Kaua‘i Growing Community, Culture, and Resilience at Wailua Homestead Park’s Māla Lāʻau An important community initiative is taking root at Wailua Homesteads Park: the Māla Lāʻau (Forest Garden) Project. More than just a garden, this…
Written by Bev Brody Kaua‘i is excited to welcome Keith Hatcher as its new Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Coordinator. With a 30-year career as a classroom teacher and principal, Keith brings extensive experience and a lifelong passion for education…
Three designs available for bag tags with a healthy tobacco-free message. This summer, over 400 students on Kaua‘i, and even Kaua‘i’s Mayor Derek Kawakami, got creative with a tobacco-free message. Each student designed a personalized bag tag featuring one of…
Written by Bev Brody The Līhu‘e Loop is once again fully up and running—thanks to the dedication of a small and committed team. Volunteers recently spent an afternoon walking the 1.3-mile route, checking each QR code and replacing those no…
By Bev Brody, Get Fit Kaua‘i Kalāheo Elementary School’s first Walk to School Day took place on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, when more than 100 students, parents, and staff participated in the school’s inaugural Walking School Bus event. This initiative…
TFK Coordinator, Valerie Saiki (far right) at an event with Hale Opio Kaua‘i Staff: Christy, Letty and Maya (L-R) This year marks a major milestone for Tobacco-Free Kaua‘i (TFK) member Hale ‘Ōpio Kaua‘i (HOK) as they celebrate 50 years of…