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Prosecutor tries to close ‘drug house’

LIHUE — Kauai County Prosecutor Justin Kollar is attempting to evict several Kalaheo residents he says have been running a drug house, an allegation the…

Bathrooms closed to thwart vandalism

LIHUE — In an effort to curb illegal activities in public restrooms, the county Department of Parks and Recreation will begin a pilot program today…

KHS graduates Class of 2019

LIHUE — The Kauai High School Class of 2019 graduated Friday. “It’s been a long four years,” Taynan Tani said, standing in a red robe…

Portion of Ka‘apuni Road is closed

KAPAA — The public is advised of intermittent road closures on the northern portion of Ka‘apuni Road in Kapaa between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.,…

Former homeowners sue Bank of America

LIHUE — Three people who lost their homes on Kauai are suing Bank of America for purportedly using deceptive, unethical and illegal business practices to…

County sues big pharma

LIHUE — The County of Kauai is suing dozens of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and their executives for fueling the nationwide opioid epidemic. “This…

Spirit of the dance

KAPAA — Elaine Morita silently smiled from her vantage point on the wall at the unfolding scene of people streaming through the doors of Samuel…

Hurricane outlook on Wednesday

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will announce its outlook for the 2019 Central Pacific hurricane season during a news conference on Wednesday at the University…

Milton Valera one of three honored

A 1960 Kauai High School graduate was recently honored at California State University Northridge. Milton Valera, a director with the KHS Foundation, was one of…

EMS stronger together

LIHUE — Kauai Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami remembers the compassionate care toward his father, Charles Kawakami, during his final days. “This is something you cannot…