US officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses
U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a “very strong culprit.”
Honolulu lifeguard service to extend hours beginning in 2021
Honolulu plans to extend the working hours of lifeguards watching the beaches under a measure adopted by the City Council.
Navy offers updated plan to reinforce Honolulu fuel storage
The U.S. Navy says it is considering a new plan to use double-wall tanks to upgrade a fuel storage facility in Honolulu.
TGIFr!day for November 8, 2019
Grinds & Da Kines For Your Weekend; Dining out; Music, Art & Theater; Out & About; Island Calendar and much, much more.
Dow agrees to $77M environmental settlement in Michigan
Dow Chemical Co. has agreed to fund environmental restoration projects worth an estimated $77 million to compensate for decades of pollution by its plant in Midland, Michigan, officials said Friday.
Building a scene
Local Mixed Martial Arts promoter Vance Pascua vividly recalls the last Kauai Open competition he participated in 20 years ago.
Heavenly bread and a whole lot more
When doors to the Ladies Altar Society of Holy Cross Church open Saturday morning, there will be the results of two recipes working.
Mayor, others promote walking to school for improved health, learning
About a dozen Kilauea School students, parents, school and public-safety officials joined Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami Thursday along a new route recently created to better guarantee the safety of students walking to school.
Obituaries for Friday, November 8, 2019
• Godofredo Partible Nerida • Florentina ‘Tina’ Dugay Acob • Merla Ann Nalani Ka‘aumoana • Mark A. Kennett Sr.
Happy Camper for Friday, November 8, 2019
Congratulations to Stephanie Iona, Laurie Yoshida, state Senate President Ron Kouchi and the big ohana of people who coordinated the visit of Hawaii’s first lady Dawn Ige and a lot of state senators to Waimea High School for a closer look at the makings of the ‘Aina Pono for 2020 farm-to-table food program.
The Crooked Surf
Relaxed vibes, pristine views and unique cocktails are ready and waiting at The Crooked Surf, one of the newest oceanfront surf bars on Kauai’s Eastside, part of the newly rebranded Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort.
Know the correct pronunciation, histories of place names of Hawaii
If you want to know the names of places in Hawaii, there is a book for you. It is, “Place Names of Hawaii,” by Mary Kawena Pukui, Samuel H. Elbert and Esther T. Mo‘okini.
Strings, sings and sweet things
Banjos and steel guitars, lei making and Cajun cooking are all on tap in Kokee State Park Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22 to 24, for the third annual Kauai Old Time Gathering.
Honoring veterans
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Kuhio Highway in Kapaa for the annual Veterans Day Parade that honored generations of veterans through its “Time Was Served, Time to Honor” theme.