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Making strides in renewable energy

LIHUE — Hawaii has landed on a new list of states making big strides in renewable energy, tying with Vermont at number 14 on the…

Missing woman found safe

Kauai police on Sunday found a woman safe in the Wailua area after she had been reported missing. Earlier, police had asked for help finding…

Lawyer gets statewide award

LIHUE — A Kauai lawyer was recognized Friday by the Hawaii State Bar Association for fighting for social justice in the face of adversity. Daniel…

Man rescued from Maunakea

KAILUA-KONA — Light snow was falling high on the slopes of Maunakea Thursday evening when a U.S. Army helicopter spotted an injured mountain biker as…

Former inmate sues KCCC warden

LIHUE — A former Kauai Community Correctional Center inmate accused of raping a woman while out of jail on a work-release program is suing the…

Native Hawaiian programs receive funding

HONOLULU — Hawaii is set to receive nearly $10 million in federal funding to support Native Hawaiian programs. The U.S. Department of Education will award…

Bill proposes bus fee changes

LIHUE — The Kauai County Council is considering legislation that would change bus fares and establish a passenger code of conduct. Bill 2758 would increase…

Gabbard may skip Democratic debate

HONOLULU — Long-shot Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she may skip next week’s debate in Ohio. “The DNC and corporate media…

Arrest logs for Thursday, October 10, 2019

August 14 • Promoting a detrimental drug 2: 9:30 a.m., Alapai, Allen Brian Alii, 33, male, Hanalei. • Criminal contempt of court: 10:12 a.m., Shimizu,…

Closing the cesspools

LIHUE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the closure of five illegal cesspools in Hawaii in 2019, part of ongoing action to replace…