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Kaumakani Kauai County Hawaii

Hawaii Fire Department veteran killed in crash

KAILUA-KONA — A Hawaii Fire Department veteran was killed in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday morning on Mamalahoa Highway near the North Kona-South Kohala boundary. Fire…

Obituaries for Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Shirley Jane Ipac Shirley Jane Ipac of Eleele passed away at Wilcox Medical Center on May 9, 2019, at the age of 71. She was…

County sues big pharma

LIHUE — The County of Kauai is suing dozens of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers and their executives for fueling the nationwide opioid epidemic. “This…

Happy Camper for Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Dustin “Dusty” Plank from Ohio (and, for several months a year, of Maui) saw some interesting Field Fresh Market “aloha peppers” that look a lot…

On the occasion of your 2019 graduation

One of my first thoughts is to apologize to graduates everywhere, but “sorry” really doesn’t cut it. Though my generation has screwed things up pretty…

Former homeowners sue Bank of America

LIHUE — Three people who lost their homes on Kauai are suing Bank of America for purportedly using deceptive, unethical and illegal business practices to…

County OKs plans for former Hilo Lanes

The county approved a Hilo businesswoman’s plans to turn the former Hilo Lanes building into a fitness gym and commercial center. A May 16 letter…