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Obituary for Monday, January 18, 2021

Helen Ayako Nishimura Helen Ayako Nishimura, 94, of Kapa‘a, passed away at Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on Jan. 10, 2021. She was born in Hule‘ia…

Hearing on home exemptions is Feb. 8

LIHU‘E — The County of Kaua‘i Department of Finance will hold a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 8, on the proposed amendments to the rules…

It’s time to open schools

To Mayor Kawakami, the County Council and school administrators; Kauaians eagerly awaited a New Year that would look nothing like 2020. We’ve been “good,” following…

Arrest log for Monday, January 18, 2021

November 27 • Criminal contempt of court (four counts): 7:49 a.m., Cory Sean Wai‘ale‘ale, 47, male, Lihu‘e. • Driving without a license-without a valid drivers…

Happy Camper for Monday, January 18, 2021

Kudos to Samira Siale (she even got husband Tyrus Siale to come and help out) and the Hawai‘i Lodging &Tourism Association Kaua‘i Branch on a…

‘Barreling’ toward an inevitable tax hike

On Jan. 5, state Director of Finance Craig Hirai was (kind of) answering questions before the House Finance Committee on the administration’s budget. In response…

Meet the very rare Harlequin Shrimp

The two inch long Harlequin Shrimp is the most uncommon Hawaiian shrimp and by far the most bizarre! They are found in dark underwater caves…

Arrest logs for Sunday, January 17, 2021

November 27 • Criminal contempt of court (four counts): 7:49 a.m., Cory Sean Wai‘ale‘ale, 47, male, Lihu‘e. • Driving without a license-without a valid drivers…

Obituaries for Sunday, January 17, 2021

Howard Kalani Frasco It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Howard Kalani Frasco. At 50, he passed peacefully at Straub Hospital…