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‘Imagine a Day Without Water’

LIHU‘E — Washing hands with soap and running water is one of the controls in the spread of the novel coronavirus. How would this be…

‘Banging chains’ on Kaua‘i

Walking through Lydgate Park in Wailua, you might hear the sound of chains rattling. After a moment of scanning the park, your eyes might land…

Letters for Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Politicians, protect us from pesticides So what we are to believe is the pesticide companies are our friends? They are just growing food to feed…

Explaining the candidate-endorsement process

“Who are you going to vote for for council?” With Kaua‘i ballots being mailed out in just two days, this question seems omnipresent in my…

Ige denies county’s proposed second-test program

LIHU‘E — Gov. David Ige has declined the county’s plans for a 72-hour post-travel COVID-19 test, or two-test program, for incoming travelers to Kaua‘i. Mayor…

Letters for Tuesday, October 6, 2020

What I would like OK, so what policies would create the kind of America I’d like to live in: 1. Continuation of social programs that…

Emily Martin takes Wahine Series

NAWILIWILI — Emily Martin steered Kato to her third win to take the Nawiliwili Yacht Club Wahine Series in very light air on a shortened,…

On behalf of my grandchildren

Dear Kamala Harris, While we have not met in person, I am compelled to reach out and share with you my thoughts, which I know…

Kamehameha Schools extends admission deadline

HONOLULU — Due to the unique challenges presented during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Kamehameha Schools is extending the application deadline for K-12 admission as we…