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Letters for Sunday, April 19, 2020

Not understanding why we can’t sunbathe Dear TGI, Simple question, Mayor K: What is the medical imperative that forbids people from laying out after duly…

The King promises to save Oknyo and Taewon

Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles: Weekly Update ‘Flower in Prison’ Episode 39; Episode…

Obituary for Saturday, April 18, 2020

Richard M. Muranaka Richard M. Muranaka, 96, of Lihu‘e, passed away at home on April 9, 2020. He was born in Honolulu on Oct. 22,…

Happy Camper for Friday, April 17, 2020

Bill Spitz (he referred to Mayor Derek Kawakami’s archive footage to create his fabric face mask because his order didn’t make it for Wednesday afternoon)…

Letters for Friday, April 17, 2020

• Editor’s note: The following letters express thanks to the essential workers in the community from fourth-graders in Sara Graves’ class at St. Theresa School…

Care, design of homemade face masks

Mayor Kawakami and Dr Berreman of the Kauai’i Department of Health have been powerful forces for keeping us safe. As of April 14th, face masks…

Catholic Charities helps with housing, supplies

LIHU‘E – Financial assistance for Kaua‘i residents suffering severe financial hardships from the COVID-19 situation is now available through Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH), thanks to…

How to find open Kaua‘i hiking trails

Editor’s note: This story was inspired by a question received via our COVID-19 Q&A series contact. If you have a question or tip, please share…