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New laws strengthen employees’ civil rights

HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Civil Rights Commission in the state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced two new laws that affect employers and strengthen…

A Labor of Love at the Friendship House

Normally, the Friendship House off Kuhio Highway at Kealia Bluff would be bustling. But due to the coronavirus pandemic, capacity and activities are limited. Friendship…

‘Imagine a Day Without Water’

LIHU‘E — Washing hands with soap and running water is one of the controls in the spread of the novel coronavirus. How would this be…

‘Banging chains’ on Kaua‘i

Walking through Lydgate Park in Wailua, you might hear the sound of chains rattling. After a moment of scanning the park, your eyes might land…

Ige denies county’s proposed second-test program

LIHU‘E — Gov. David Ige has declined the county’s plans for a 72-hour post-travel COVID-19 test, or two-test program, for incoming travelers to Kaua‘i. Mayor…

Emily Martin takes Wahine Series

NAWILIWILI — Emily Martin steered Kato to her third win to take the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Wahine Series in very light air on a shortened,…

Mason Chock

LIHU‘E — While serving in the Kaua‘i Fire Department for 12 years as a firefighter, incumbent Kaua‘i County Councilmember Mason Chock, 49, was tested by…

COVID not stopping Thanksgiving

KAPA‘A — Donations from the East Kaua‘i Lions Club Foundation and the Honpa Hongwanji Committee on Social Concerns came flowing into the planning meeting for…