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Crossing life’s ‘Bridge’

LIHU‘E — The significance of being a team player and desire to pursue education beyond the shores of Kaua‘i broke through Wednesday during conversations with…

Arrest logs for Monday, March 23, 2020

January 15 • Abuse of family or household member, criminal contempt of court (two counts): 8 a.m., Sherman, Kaikane Thane Caires, 41, male, Lawai. •…

More COVID-19 rules ‘likely’

LIHU‘E — Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, in consultation with Governor David Ige and the mayors of the other islands, is expected to refine Kaua‘i’s response…

Lawmakers might simply follow the herd

It seems like every year we have a Legislature, we have dozens of legislative tax proposals to wade through. Some would lessen the burden on…

The King asks about Oknyo; Joong-won sees Louis

Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles: Weekly update ‘Flower in Prison’ Episode 31; Episode…

A few more monk seals

The population of the endangered Hawaiian monk seal has risen an average of 2% per year since 2013, according to new figures that include totals…

Council meetings go digital

LIHU‘E — Until further notice, the Kaua‘i County Council meetings are closed to the public to be consistent with social-distancing practices and will be livestreamed…

Obituaries for Friday, March 20, 2020

Abelardo Ragasa Iloreta Abelardo Ragasa Iloreta, 67, of Kapa‘a, passed away at home on March 2, 2020. He was born in Sinait, Ilocos Sur, Philippines,…

Kukui Grove does social distancing

LIHU‘E — Effective Wednesday, Kukui Grove Center changed its operation hours to be in compliance with social-distancing guidelines established by health officials, including the Centers…