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Opening the island safely

Once again, the state is talking about possibly reopening to tourists, and suggesting dates for such an opening. State officials are also saying that the…

Seo-jin’s mother begs Dan-ji to spare Seo-jin

Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles: Weekly Update “Teacher Oh Soon-nam” Episodes 29 and…

Sustainability bill to become law Sept. 15

HONOLULU — A state House bill to strengthen statewide sustainability coordination and update the roles and responsibilities of the state Office of Planning will become…

McDonald’s thanks teachers with free coffee

LIHUE — From today through Sunday, Sept. 27 at all four of its Kaua‘i locations, teachers can get free coffee on McDonald’s. The teacher appreciation…

Happy Camper for Sunday, September 13, 2020

Congratulations to all the volunteers on Kaua‘i for doing what you do. The massive effort of the combined volunteers make possible events like delivering food…

Meet the colorful feather duster worm

We have some very crazy-looking marine worms that grow out on our Hawaiian coral reefs, and this one looks like the old feather duster hand…

Many things to consider this election

“It’s the economy, stupid” is the common explanation for which party prevails in presidential elections. The implication is that one should measure the economy by…

Obituaries for Sunday, September 13, 2020

JoAnn Heen Leonardini May 21, 1942 – July 26, 2020 JoAnn‘s journey carried her from the artichoke-filled fields of North Monterey County, California, to Oregon,…