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ROD continues spreading

HONOLULU — Rapid Ohia Death has been found on Oahu. The fungus, which attacks native ohia trees, was discovered on Hawaii Island in 2014 and…

Resident earns degree from WGU

Joseph Stearns of Lihue earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Western Governors University. The online, nonprofit university held commencement ceremonies this year to celebrate…

Siren test set for Wednesday

HONOLULU — The Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau of the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on…

Man faces trial on 14 felony charges

LIHUE — A Kilauea man pleaded not guilty Thursday to a laundry list of weapons-related felonies. Pinuu Sexton, 47, was arraigned on 16 counts —…

Poipu club gets air conditioning

POIPU — The ink on the symbolic check was not even dry as Island Comfort crews started unloading equipment and components of air conditioning at…

‘UFO’ making waves at Papaa

ALIOMANU — A “UFO” reported in the Aliomanu beach area had been rolling around in the surf there since May, though Wednesday and Thursday’s King…

Oahu project taking root

POIPU — After hearing a short presentation Thursday on Kahauiki Village, a project that opened last year on Oahu to provide housing for the homeless,…

Bridges to close for night work

LIHUE — The state Department of Transportation has scheduled night closures of Kuhio Highway at the 3 W Bridges (Waioli, Waipa, Waikoko) on the North…

Lehua coming to life

LIHUE — Lehua island is changing. Plants are starting to regrow over the rocky, 279-acre, crescent-shaped island about 35 miles across the Kaulakahi Channel from…

Surfing is not possible without the board

The history of surfing is a subject of great interest to many, especially here in Hawaii. What is not as often showcased in surfing history…