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Kaumakani Kauai County Hawaii

Police identify drowning victims

KAILUA-KONA — Families of drowning victims found offshore from a Keauhou resort describe their loved ones as an avid waterwoman and avid waterman. Autopsy results…

Cigarette tax hike measure put out

KAILUA-KONA — There’ll be no increase to the tax on cigarettes and little cigars after a measure that initially sought to increase the cost of…

State briefs for April 9

University of Hawaii student dies after workout HONOLULU — Officials say an 18-year-old University of Hawaii student died after he collapsed during a workout at…

Obituaries for Monday, April 8, 2019

Hope Grace Kumie Simao Hope Grace Kumie Simao, 10, of Kalaheo, passed away at her home in Kalaheo on Feb. 22, 2019. Born on March…

Letter for Monday, April 8, 2019

When learning Hawaiian history, start at the beginning On a quest to restore a heiau located in Kahoma (County of Maui), it is necessary to…

Kapaa bats drive sweep over Kauai

LIHUE — Kapaa High School softball team’s bats were hot, and the Warriors took both ends of its double-header against Kauai, 13-4, 15-1 during the…

Happy Camper for Monday, April 8, 2019

Saturday was not just the 17th annual Sequenced Transition to Education in the Public Schools Parent and Child Fair. It was Jeannie Odo Day (well…

Hawaii is jonesing for an NFL franchise

Stop the madness. It’s been reported that tickets for the preseason NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys at Aloha Stadium…