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Speed-limit signs for sale

You probably know that Germany has a famous and excellent highway system called Autobahn. On the Autobahn there is no speed limit unless there is…

In memory of those who gave their all

Many spend Memorial Day on a paid holiday. It’s a day we get to spend at the beach with our families and take some time…

Free seminars share preservation practices

WAIMEWA — Historic Hawaii Foundation, in partnership with the National Park Service, will offer free seminars across Kauai and Hawaii on state preservation projects. The…

Letters for Monday, May 27, 2019

Rental car facility could boost tourism I recently read an article titled, “Hawaii airport opens $340M facility for car rental companies” in Kahului, Maui a…

Becoming wisely wary

My violin bow coaxes a jaunty, toe-tapping rhythm playing “Ryan’s Rant” as I send love and healing thoughts daily to my 21-year-old grandson Ryan as…

Talk Story: Mory Fernandez

Sometimes when one chapter closes, even if it’s a painful chapter, the next one will lift you up. For jiu-jitsu teacher Mory Fernandez, he thought…

Trees dying, worries growing

WAILUA HOMESTEADS — Trees are dying in the Wailua Homestead and Kapahi areas, and though it’s not ‘ohia, some residents remain concerned. In fact, the…

Getting lei ready for Memorial Day

LIHUE — Lei that will decorate graves at the Kauai Veterans Cemetery started arriving Thursday afternoon at the Kauai Veterans Center. More than 500 lei…

Da Shadow: Hanamaulu dust-prevention measures

w Editor’s note: Old-timers might still remember the introduction from “The Shadow” radio program: “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The…

Bathrooms closed to thwart vandalism

LIHUE — In an effort to curb illegal activities in public restrooms, the county Department of Parks and Recreation will begin a pilot program today…