I’d like to start this article by sending my thoughts and prayers to any business or family affected by Hurricane Helene; it was truly devastating, and I wish only the best to those who were and still are. At this time, many of you might be asking, “Why did an inner city get hit so hard from a hurricane?”

I have a long list of questions for you. Think about each one.

During the early part of the century, logging and farming provided income and subsistence, but the tribe also turned to tourism as a source of income.

I wanted to take a moment to personally share that last week, my wife, Donna Bradley, and I both received our COVID vaccines and plan to receive our flu vaccines in October.

During the September session of Dinilawigi (Tribal Council), the American Eagle Foundation (AEF) presented. The purpose of their visit was to solicit a partnership with the tribe to develop a rehabilitation and hospital facility for eagles and other birds of prey. The visit was facilitated by the Steve Youngdeer Post of the American Legion Post 143.

It is a true statement that the best part of any community is the people. Unfortunately, we also must acknowledge the other side of that reality.

Being responsible for someone or something is never an easy chore. Ask any parent. If you truly take on the duty to raise a young one right, it will be a physically and mentally taxing endeavor. On top of meeting personal goals and meeting spiritual standards, a parent must also navigate societal norms.

It was a beautiful Tuesday (Sept. 10) morning as I was covering the Kuwohi Connection Days event at the top of Kuwohi (the mulberry place), but it wasn’t only the scenery that made it beautiful – it was the actions and attitude of a beautiful person