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A new Mrs. Kauai crowned

Taking second place and first runner-up at the Mrs. Hawaii United States beauty contest on Oahu was something that took Joelle Souza by surprise, but…

North Shore high school proposed

KILAUEA — Keiki all over the island still know the name Ric Cox. Founder of the nonprofit Aloha Angels, Cox fostered a community invested in…

In the market to save lives

LIHUE —The Hawaii Tourism Authority is shifting from strictly marketing to sustainable tourism. And that could mean more saved lives. “Part of sustainable tourism is…

‘A fiscally responsible budget’

LIHUE — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami on Friday submitted a $242-million supplemental budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the Kauai County Council. “My whole…

Kauai girls place 7th at golf state tourney

Kauai High School’s girls golf team placed seventh out of 10 teams at the 2019 David S. Ishii Foundation Girls Golf Championships. The two-day tournament…

Menehune prepping for postseason

WAIMEA — After winning the school’s first league title in seven years, the Menehune are now in uncharted waters as the team prepares for the…

Kouchi recovering after surgery

LIHUE — Senate President Ron Kouchi is recovering after successful rotator cuff surgery on Oahu Monday. Kouchi is expected to take about three weeks from…

Mother’s Day is Sunday?

KAPAA — Mother’s Day is Sunday? Fely Sams of Orchid Alley did not realize that until Saturday when throngs of people flocked to the tiny…

Living by the ‘Golden Rule’

SAN DIEGO — Kauai sailor Connie Burton made history on Wednesday aboard a 34-foot sailing boat named Golden Rule bound for Hilo. It’s the original…