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Letter for Monday, November 25, 2019

KHS policy not fairly applied On Oct. 4, Mirah A. Horowitz, the executive director of the Kauai Humane Society, wrote a guest piece (TGI Forum)…

Planning Commission upholds public trust

The fundamental premise establishing the protection of ground water as a public trust resource under the Hawaii Constitution is based on the recognition that water…

‘Matilda’ leaves mark on and off the stage

I write to encourage our community to enjoy the magnificent production of “Matilda,” presented at the convention hall by Hawaii Children’s Theatre. This kind of…

Former Kauai mayor endorses Kahele

For 10 years, it was my honor to serve as your mayor. Prior to that, I served in public service for the County of Kauai…

Letter for Saturday, November 16, 2019

Remembering Greg Silva, others who have passed away while incarcerated Three years have passed since Mr. Greg Silva tragically died in solitary confinement at Kauai…

Letter for Wednesday, November 13, 2019

No need for fence or gate “Gate Closed at Queen’s Bath” — November 9, 2019. The fence and attempts at limiting access to Queen’s Bath…

East Kauai Irrigation System to revert to DLNR

In 2001, the East Kauai Water Users Cooperative was formed to take over management of the state-owned irrigation system in our area previously operated by…

Letter for Tuesday, November 12, 2019

To concerned islanders It appears to me that little action is being taken to control, in any fashion, the ring-necked parakeet situation which confronts us…

Letter for Thursday, November 7, 2019

Tree massacre result of deception I have always disliked the technique of trickery used by many — too many — people who want things “their…