Author Archive for MidWeek Kaua'i staff
Awaiting Proof GMOs Are Unsafe
I stand with Kaneohe veterinarian and family physician Gary Johnson, who wrote in the Star-Advertiser that “I have never seen a research article showing harm from genetically modified organism (GMO) products.” And with Monsanto Hawaii, which says, “there have been many wild accusations about us, with no basis in truth.” The Food & Drug Administration [...]
Lorena Wong Wins A $100 Shopping Spree At Times
Lorena Wong was picking out the best-looking papayas at Times Supermarket last week when she was approached randomly by a MidWeek Kaua’i representative who posed a simple question. When she responded correctly, the Kalaheo resident was awarded a $100 gift certificate to the Lihu’e store. “I like their produce, and they’re convenient,” she said about [...]
What’s Up – Kauai Event Calendars
5/8/13 Developing Dynamic Customer Service Kauai Community College, call for exact location, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $75. This course is designed for small business owners, managers and employees. (245-8318) AARP Meeting Civic Center (4444 Rice St.) Piikoi Room B, potluck starts at noon, speaker begins at 1 p.m., contact for cost. Kaua‘i Historical Society Board member [...]
What’s Up – Kauai Event Calendars
5/1/13 A History of Kilauea Point Princeville Public Library, 6-7:30 p.m., free. The Friends of the North Shore Public Library at Princeville present “A History of Kilauea Point” with Don McConnell. Contact the library ASAP if special accommodations are needed. (826-4310) Community Acupuncture Metamorphose Yoga Studio in Kilauea, Tuesdays until June 25, 1-3 p.m., $20-$35. [...]
North Shore Nation Comes Out Victorious
North Shore Nation defeated Onipa’a 5-1 in the girls under-14 division of Kaua’i Soccer Association. This game took place April 21 at North Vidinha Stadium. Photos by RON KOSEN PHOTO SPECTRUM KAUA’I
New Mammogram Technology
Dr. Bryan Gushiken Radiologist at Kapiolani Women’s Center Where did you receive your schooling/training? I attended the University of Southern California and medical school at UCLA. I did my residency, radiology and fellowship at the University of California San Francisco. How long have you been in practice? Since 1997. What does a traditional mammogram look [...]
eye on kauai
Daniel Lane has an eye for the unique, the beautiful, the cute and even the quirky side of life on the Garden Isle. This is just a small sampling of his photographic work.
Lydgate Beach Park Volunteer Cleanup
Teams of volunteers helped clean organic debris and litter from Lydgate Beach Park in Kapa’a April 20 for Earth Day. Tommy Noyes, general coordinator for Friends of Kamalani and Lydgate Park, headed the effort, and also coordinates volunteers year-round for park cleanups. In addition to treats and snacks, breadfruit trees donated by National Tropical Botanical [...]
Beau Hannafious And Jordan Weaver Win $100 At Safeway
Beau Hannafious and Jordan Weaver, a lovely couple from Kapa’a, were thrilled to win a $100 gift certificate to Safeway last week just for correctly answering a simple question posed by a MidWeek Kaua’i representative. “It’s the best place for us to get our groceries on the island,” said Beau about the Eastside store. In [...]

