Former Hyatt employee files lawsuit
LIHUE — A former human resources director at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in Poipu is suing the hotel chain for sex-based discrimination, harassment and wrongful termination, claiming she was “conveniently” fired after returning from pregnancy leave.
Letters for Wednesday, October 9, 2019
• Please improve Kaapuni Road • Thanks for help with unlocking door
With the stroke of a pen, the power of a majority
The power of a single legislator, whether on the council, at the state Legislature, or in the U.S. Congress, is limited to that of being one voice and one vote.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Who would think that popcorn (it’s the gourmet kine!) would go with comic books and other collectibles, but Sumiko’s was doing a thriving business Saturday when Kukui Grove Center hosted a Spooktacular Saturday comic and collectibles swap coordinated by Bubbah’s Toy Box…the Cantu family
Obituaries for Wednesday, October 9, 2019
• Myrna Mae K. Costales • Samuel Contrades • John Masato Uyeno • Marie Sueko Rosa • Lionel Eric Ku‘uipo Gonsalves • Ernesto ‘Erning’ Itabac Carbonel • Teodoro O. ‘Teddy’ ‘Boy’ ‘Godo’ Gorospe Jr. • George Keoki Taniguchi • Mercedes ‘Mercy’ Efhan • Suzanne Deppe • Honorato Dafun Dela Cruz
Life lesson from a student and Silver Surfer
Being asked to be a guest speaker at Waimea Canyon Middle School was an honor, so I was glad to accept.
K-PAL receives donation from HPF
LIHUE — The Kauai Police Activities League received a check for $22,000 in late September from the Honolulu Professionals Foundation.
Kauai Mens Conference set for Saturday
LIHUE — Leave your politics at the door. And your favorite sports team. And even your religious beliefs.
Church hosts weekly addiction recovery night
LIHUE — Celebrate Recovery for both men and women is now happening every Monday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the youth room at Calvary Chapel Lihue, across the street from McDonald’s.
Menehune score big in bowling
LIHUE — Waimea bowling coach Todd Ozaki had one word for the Thursday night Kauai Interscholastic Federation bowling match at Kauai Bowl at Rice Shopping Center — “loud!”