Kauai Returning to the Classroom and Preparing for the 2021-22 School Year
Last year saw dramatic changes to the lives and livelihood of everyone, especially Hawaii’s youth and families. Education went online, sports were cancelled, and for extended periods of time families could not see one another unless they lived in the…
The Līhuʻe Loop: Motivating the community to stay active, healthy, and involved in the heart of Kauaʻi
As if you needed more reasons to get outside this summer: grab your mobile device and check out the Lihue Loop! Created by Get Fit Kauaʻi, the loop is a 1.3-mile self-guided walking tour that begins and ends at Kalena…
Going to a Park or Playground on Kauai Should be “A Breath of Fresh Air”
For a year now, restrictions that safeguard us from COVID-19 have kept us indoors and away from social activities. We are starting to see people looking towards the summer with hopes of a family day at the park or having…
National Rural Health Week 2020 is Celebrated, Kauai-Style
In 2010, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health created National Rural Health Day on the third Thursday of November annually, as a way to applaud the ongoing efforts, contributions, and collaborations to address the unique challenges in…
Alternatives to Criminalizing Youth for Tobacco Use
Schools on Kaua‘i have continued to look at educational alternatives to criminalizing our youth for using any tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, while some state lawmakers have wanted to increase penalties on our youth. Studies have shown that laws prohibiting the…