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Kaumakani Kauai County Hawaii

Half of Kaua‘i’s population vaccinated

LIHU‘E — In a recent study from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, professors of the Department of Communicology say there are a fair amount…

Lunch and lashes with the drag queens

WAIPOULI — This luncheon was a drag. No, really, taken over by drag queens last Sunday at the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort’s Sunrise Restaurant,…

Vaccine availability expanding

LIHU‘E — The state Department of Health announced Thursday the state will extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people ages 60 and older starting today. “We…

Team Rubicon cleans up after flooding

KOLOA — A veteran-led organization has launched a statewide operation to support recovery on three of the most-heavily-impacted islands, including Kaua‘i, which was affected by…

Happy Camper for Monday, March 29, 2021

Kudos to everyone, even Mother Nature, for making the effort at following the health and safety guidelines in place to help prevent the spread of…

Solar water tax break program dims

The County Council will soon be considering a bill eliminating a tax break for property owners who install solar hot water panels on their property.…

Portuguese cultural center plans scaled back

Nearly five years after fundraising for the effort began in earnest, plans for the Hawaii Island Portuguese Chamber of Commerce Cultural and Educational Center have…

Kahele talks COVID relief, infrastructure

U.S. Rep. Kai Kahele is touting the merits of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan — the third and probably last federal coronavirus relief package…

Real-property taxes due April 23

LIHU‘E — In continued efforts to alleviate the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic, county officials reminded property owners that the deadline for the second…