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Charter amendments explained

LIHU‘E — The first side of the state general election ballot has federal, state and county office elections. The second side gives residents the opportunity…

Faulty information delaying some jobless claims

HONOLULU — The state Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Friday announced that its new virtual call center experienced 150,000 calls on a daily basis…

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…