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Salt Pond under fire

HANAPEPE — The county Planning Commission will hold a hearing June 25 that will begin the process of whether or not to grant Smoky Mountain…

If I had the chance I’d ask the world to dance

Abigail Miyasato and MacKenzie Franks have been dancing since they were toddlers. They’re still dancing — and winning. But not for themselves. The two 15-year-olds…

Protecting the reefs

WASHINGTON — The mission to preserve Hawaii’s coral reefs could be getting a boost if legislation introduced Thursday by U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and…

A place to rest

BARKING SANDS — Every winter, big swells uncover human bones in the sand along Kauai’s Westside, and those iwi, or bones, found at the U.S.…

Pedestrian struck in Lihue

LIHUE — Kuhio Highway fronting McDonald’s in Lihue was closed for about half an hour on Thursday morning after a man crossing the highway was…

Road closures during parade

LIHUE – The First annual Kauai Pride Parade and Festival is today at 9 a.m., and Rice Street from Hoolako Street to Eiwa Street will…

No ‘bad character’ at Kauai Fashion Weekend

Elizabeth “Liz” Elias said she was featured as a bad character when she starred on the Nickelodeon’s youth-based comedy television series, “Every Witch Way.” “There…

Gallery grand opening set

Hashi’s Fine Art gallery is celebrating its grand opening in Hanapepe tonight. Featuring the work of Steve and Jan Hashi, Patrick Ching, Sue Rink and…

Haena fishery receives Equator Prize

HAENA — Fish are on the rise in the Haena Community Based Subsistence Fishing Area, and a newly bestowed international award now props up a…

Machorek graduates from U.S. Military Academy

WEST POINT, N.Y. — Cadet Kate Machorek, daughter of Chris and Stacey Machorek of Kalaheo, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy late last month. Machorek,…