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Let investigators do their job

There is much that we know about Thursday’s helicopter crash that claimed seven lives on Kauai. We know it was a tragedy and it has…

Join Rotary in the fight against polio

The Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay on Saturday sponsored a mini-golf tournament to raise funds for polio prevention. It raised over $1,000 to help toward…

‘Da Shadow’ will return after a short break

Jerome Freitas has been “Da Shadow” for 15 years. He considers it his responsibility to look out for Kauai’s taxpayers, their concerns and their safety.…

Don’t delay in reporting shark sightings

“Beach closed due to shark sighting.” Every so often, a report comes in from the county that ocean safety officials have closed a beach because…

International students have big economic impact

If you wonder about the impact of international students on Hawaii’s economy, wonder no more. It’s significant. Much more than any of us likely believed.…

KHS decision on feral cat fee is fair

Since Mirah Horowitz came on board as executive director of the Kauai Humane Society, she’s done a fine job. Her emphasis on using social media…

School officials, police responding well to threats

Threats. Lockdowns. Investigations. Within two weeks, four such incidents have been reported on Kauai involved our schools. The first was at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School.…

Allegations don’t prove someone’s guilt

Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) issued a statement Sunday in response to the publication of reporting from the New York Times regarding the sexual assault…