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The Garden Island newspaper lands new editor

LIHU‘E — The Garden Island has named reporter Jessica Else as the new editor-in-chief. The promotion moves Else from her position as a daily staff…

Swimmers excel at KIF championships

LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i High freshman swimmer Kamaira Silva used the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation championships Saturday at the YMCA pool in Lihue as her showcase. The…

Obituaries for Saturday, February 1, 2020

Kenneth D. Reese Kenneth D. Reese, 75, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2019. He served in the National Guard before working…

Recycling centers to close

KAPA‘A – Due to construction on its main facility in Kapa‘a, all HI5 redemption centers operated by Kaua‘i Community Recycling Services LLC, including its Kapa‘a,…

Arrest log for Saturday, February 1, 2020

November 24 • Driving without a valid driver’s license, accidents involving damage to vehicle, unsworn falsification to authorties: 3:41 p.m., Higa, Keawe Kalaukoa, 32, male,…

This children’s book promotes love

One of the interesting things that happens in the bookstore is we will every once in a while receive in the mail a sample copy…

Kilauea man gets 10 years in jail

LIHU‘E — A Kilauea man involved in an armed standoff with police last year has been sentenced to a decade in jail. Pinu‘u Timothy Sexton,…

Plenty places to watch Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs are going head to head with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in Super Bowl…

Menehune faces a must win against Voyagers

LIHUE — The cancellation of one game, Wednesday sets the stage for Saturday games in the Kauai Interscholastic Federation boys soccer season. Island School will…