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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…

Patroling public restrooms

KAPA’A—Kealia Beach patron Doug Bowers hasn’t noticed any changes in his recent trips to the public restroom facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic response on Kaua‘i.…

Hawai’i Democratic Vice Chair steps down

HONOLULU — Gary Hooser is stepping down as the Vice-Chair of the Hawai’i Democratic Party, effective immediately. He is doing so primarily to have the…

14,000 counted on the beach

LIHU‘E — Lifeguards reported 14,000 people on Kaua‘i beaches on reopening weekend and in a Monday public address, Mayor Derek Kawakami reminded people that they…

Mayor proposes $33.6 million CIP budget

LIHU‘E — When Mayor Derek Kawakami submitted a supplemental budget revision at the end of last week, it included a $10 million reduction in the…