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States launch initiatives to protect oceans

LIHU‘E — Today is World Oceans Day, and Surfrider Foundation Kaua‘i Chapter is celebrating by hosting ocean-friendly activities this week. Surfrider’s Barbara Weidner said SFKC…

Kato capitalizes on the miscalculation

NAWILIWILI — A tactical miscalculation proved costly to Fast Company during the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Invitational Series, Race No. 2 at the Nawiliwili Harbor. Kato,…

Letter for Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Suggesting the end of UH football I have always wondered what the numbers are on University of Hawai‘i and their football program and how much…

Green waste not accepted at Kekaha Landfill

KEKAHA — Due to processing issues, green waste at the Kekaha Landfill is not being accepted until further notice. The green waste facility at the…

Obituary for Monday, June 7, 2021

Ernell Dagmar Pua‘ala Leong Ernell Dagmar Pua‘ala Leong passed away on May 21, 2021, from advanced neurological disease. Born Jan. 26, 1942, in Waimea, she…

Get latest info on coral reefs

LIHU‘E — This month’s Kaua‘i Climate Action Forum is on the impact of climate change on coral reefs. It is Wednesday from 6 to 7:30…

ASB contributes $360,000 to local nonprofits

American Savings Bank (ASB) teammates pulled together and paddled hard during its 2021 Kahiau Giving Campaign to donate a total of $360,708, which will support…

BETTER BUSINESS: Ransomware attacks are rising

Earlier this month, Eastern European hackers launched an attack on Colonial Pipeline, shutting down the largest pipeline system for refined-oil products. The company ultimately paid…