Takeaways from two reports on deadly Lahaina Fire
Takeaways from two reports on deadly Lahaina Fire

April 19, 2024

HONOLULU — More than half a year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century burned through a historic Maui town, officials are still trying to determine exactly what went wrong and how to prevent similar catastrophes in the future. But two reports released this week are filling in some of the blanks.

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Lawmakers seek Hawaiian Electric probe after blackouts
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Kapa‘a wins and Kaua‘i splits makeup KIF tennis matches
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Happy Camper for Friday, April 19, 2024
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Communications breakdown left authorities in the dark amid Lahaina Fire

St. Theresa School carnival starts Friday in Kekaha

Menehune, Voyagers sweep KIF boys volleyball on Tuesday




Best of Kauai 2023
Best of Kauai 2023

October 28, 2023

We invite you to explore this special 48-page section dedicated to this year’s over 90 winners and their runners-up, the majority of whom are household names on the Garden Isle. A big mahalo goes out to our dedicated readers, who thoughtfully considered the many qualified candidates and selected this year’s “best.”





Latest Obituaries

Obituaries for Friday, April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

• Ellen Sumie Daly • Gregoria ‘Jeannie’ Oroc • Ernest E. Segismundo, Sr. • Desiree Kuilani Tung Loong • Annabel Bunao Ragasa • Frances Carreira • Alan Baldwin King • William Neil Rapozo, Sr. • Gladys Haruko Iha