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Obituary for Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Gladys K. Okada Gladys K. Okada passed away on Feb. 8, 2023, in Lihu‘e, at the age of 91. She was born on Sept. 17,…

Ramen comes to the South Shore

PO‘IPU — Michael Littman said that, prior to the opening of Hapa Ramen, there were no ramen shops on Kaua‘i’s South Shore. Alexander &Baldwin announced…

Arrivals down, spending up in December 2022

LIHU‘E — A dip in visitors couldn’t put a damper on the spending power people brought to the island of Kaua‘i in the final month…

Study: Residents’ views of tourism improving

LIHU‘E — A recent study conducted by the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism showed that residents’ views of tourism have improved slightly…

Lawmaker takes aim at blinding headlights

LIHU‘E — A state legislator is taking aim at blinding headlights that often make driving dangerous for motorists in the evening — particularly on two-lane…

NOAA field day draws a crowd to mall

LIHU‘E — The theme was oriented toward Valentine’s Day taking place on Tuesday, but Mother Nature did not appear to get the message, as abnormally…

Preserving the Halulu Fishpond

LIHU‘E — There was quiet jubilation and celebration on Wednesday when Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami put the pen to Bill No. 2890 that ensures the…

Duals preview the KIF wrestling championships

WAIMEA — Forty-nine wrestlers weighed in on Saturday during the rain and wind, punctuated with bouts of lightning and thunder, during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation…