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Tyler Saito is new County Attorney

LIHUE — Tyler Saito was installed on Monday as the new County Attorney, according to an announcement by Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami. Saito was confirmed…

Task force aims at permitting reform

Three House-led committees comprising state and county governments, private developers and environmental interests, among others, face tight December deadlines to make recommendations before the start…

Trees get a voice before the Council

LIHUE — The trees on Poipu Road will be on the agenda of the Oct. 15 Kauai County Council meeting, according to Council Chair Mel…

Shutdown would add to Hawaii’s economic woes

Federal workers in Hawaii who are worried about the shutdown of the federal government are likely already cutting back on local spending, adding to Hawaii’s…

House Finance Committee walks the talk

LIHUE — When the members of the House Finance Committee visited Kauai last week, the committee did more than meet with members of the Coconut…