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Native Hawaiian programs receive funding

HONOLULU — Hawaii is set to receive nearly $10 million in federal funding to support Native Hawaiian programs. The U.S. Department of Education will award…

Bill proposes bus fee changes

LIHUE — The Kauai County Council is considering legislation that would change bus fares and establish a passenger code of conduct. Bill 2758 would increase…

East Kauai Lions Club’s spaghetti luncheon

The spaghetti was so good it attracted dignitaries like Santa (aka Phil Worwa), Rep. Nadine Nakamura and more Sunday when the East Kauai Lions Club…

Gabbard may skip Democratic debate

HONOLULU — Long-shot Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard says she may skip next week’s debate in Ohio. “The DNC and corporate media…

Learn taiko drumming

A taiko drumming lecture-demonstration and hands-on workshop for beginners of all ages will be presented by members of Taiko Kauai amongst the 88 Shrines of…

Happy Camper for Thursday, October 11, 2019

Val Faford of Hale ‘Opio was having a lot of fun processing the “passports” from keiki during the appearance of Uncle Wayne (and friend) who…

International students have big economic impact

If you wonder about the impact of international students on Hawaii’s economy, wonder no more. It’s significant. Much more than any of us likely believed.…

Arrest logs for Thursday, October 10, 2019

August 14 • Promoting a detrimental drug 2: 9:30 a.m., Alapai, Allen Brian Alii, 33, male, Hanalei. • Criminal contempt of court: 10:12 a.m., Shimizu,…

Closing the cesspools

LIHUE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the closure of five illegal cesspools in Hawaii in 2019, part of ongoing action to replace…