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North shore brush blaze extinguished

HANALEI — An overnight brush fire broke out in Wainiha on Kauai’s North Shore over the weekend. Firefighters with the Hanalei Fire Station responded to…

EDITORIAL: Eddie proof sports tourism has legs

A palpable air of excitement and anticipation settled over Honolulu this past weekend, as it became likely that the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational surfing…

Obituaries for Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Richard (Ricky) Kaeo Jr. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard (Ricky) Kaeo Jr., who passed away at Wilcox Medical…

Safety tips and New Year celebrations

LIHUE — As the New Year festivities continue tonight and through midnight, law enforcement officials are urging the public to celebrate safely and responsibly. The…

New Year holiday closures

LIHUE — New Year’s Eve is tonight, in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday on January 1, many establishments and businesses will be closed. …

Obituaries for December 30, 2024

Harry Kahuku Purdy Jr. Harry Kahuku Purdy Jr., of Anahola, passed away on Oct. 9, 2024, at the age of 82. He was born in…

EDITORIAL: Best medicine for viruses is caution

The fear of COVID-19, which once reshaped the way Hawaii residents regarded seasonal gatherings, seems now a thing of the past. But the potential for…

Continued Hawaii airline seat reductions are expected

The outlook for Hawaii air service in 2025 remains down, especially after adjustments from Southwest Airlines and following Alaska Airlines’ purchase of Hawaiian Airlines. “The…