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Misalucha appointed to Senate

HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige has appointed Bennette Misalucha to fill the late Sen. Breene Harimoto’s state Senate seat. State Senate District 16 includes Pearl…

County seeking $2 million in FEMA reimbursements

LIHU‘E — The county is looking to apply for $2 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements for money relating to the coronavirus pandemic,…

Anti-Styrofoam bill amended

LIHU‘E — A bill first introduced in February that would restrict the use and sale of styrofoam foodservice containers is being amended and pushed off…

Register now to vote in 2020 Primary Election

LIHU‘E — New Hawai‘i voters have until July 9 to register to vote in the 2020 Primary Election. Registered voters will automatically receive their ballot…

Grace period for upcoming taxes

LIHU‘E — Those worried about being able to pay their real-property tax by the Aug. 20 deadline will be able to see some relief. The…

Forum kicks off race for county council

LIHU‘E — At the top of Wednesday’s Kaua‘i County Council Forum, candidates were told to keep in mind that when surveyed, young people have said,…

First council candidate forum is virtual

LIHU‘E — The first 2020 Kaua‘i County Council candidate forum is set for Wednesday, June 10, and will be a virtual, online forum hosted by…