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Hearts, football, whales and a lot more

Valentine’s Day, mixed with doses of marine education, the National Football League Super Bowl LV, the Chinese New Year and a fundraising art showcase created…

Happy Camper for Friday, February 5, 2021

Flora Visitacion (she was scoring at the senior Tuesday discount day at The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Lihu‘e) said she can hardly wait on…

EVSLIN: A really bad bill for Kaua‘i

Speaker of the House Scott Saiki has submitted HB 1286 for legislative approval. This bill essentially calls for a unified Safe Travels program statewide. It…

Obituaries for Friday, February 5, 2021

William ‘Eli’ Brede Jr. William “Eli” Brede Jr., a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War, passed away at Garden Island Healthcare & Rehabilitation in…

‘Bows get ready for series with Mustangs

MANOA — The University of Hawai‘i men’s basketball team proved capable of competing with the Big West elite by splitting a conference series with UC…

Wahine travel to take on the Tritons

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif.— The University of Hawai‘i women’s basketball team will have to adapt to another last-minute schedule change because of COVID-19. The Wahine…

Births for Thursday, February 4, 2021

• Chelbie and Nolan Kaohi greeted their daughter, Millie Reign Ku’uleimamo Kaohi weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, on Dec. 20, 2020, at Kauai Veterans Memorial…

Grove Farm Scholars accepting applications

PUHI — Grove Farm is currently accepting applications for its 2021 Grove Farm Scholars program where the Grove Farm Foundation awards three merit-based scholarships to…

Obituary for Thursday, February 4, 2021

Barbara Jean Omori Barbara Jean Omori passed away on Jan. 17, 2021, at the age of 78, in Kapa‘a. She was born on Aug. 21,…