Ono, it’s pau
ANAHOLA — On their final day, after 31 years of owning and operating Duane’s Ono Char-Burger, you might expect Robert and Leilani Cord to mark the moment.
Say it ain’t so
The burger orders kept coming Tuesday morning. Old Fashioned. Teriyaki. Blue Cheese. Nui-Nui. Duane’s Special.
Service interruptions for 911 line
County officials were made aware Monday morning of intermittent service interruptions for phone and wireless customers on Kauai, which may affect the public’s ability to call 911.
Ocean Safety officials advising no swimming
Ocean Safety officials are advising no swimming or snorkeling at all north-facing beaches, from Hanalei to Ha‘ena, due to high surf and dangerous ocean conditions.
Ready for the water
LIHUE — Laola Aea has spent a lifetime surfing, paddling and swimming.
State disc golf tourney on Kauai
PRINCEVILLE — With just a quick flick of his wrist, Dave Ashburn sent the small red disc flying over the final 10 yards toward the metal basket. It hit the hanging chains and dropped into the target.
Digging deep to help ‘ohi‘a
KILAUEA — Madeline Guyett was beaming after receiving a free ‘ohi‘a tree on Saturday. She was anxious to return home and add it to her extensive garden.
‘Tremendously rewarding’
When Heidi Fleming arrived on a bike at Bynum Bridge on Saturday, people were happy to see her.
Island School play, ‘12 Angry Jurors’, opens Friday
Guilty or not guilty? You, the audience, will go on the journey with the cast of “12 Angry Jurors” as they decide the fate of a man charged with premeditated murder and facing the death penalty.
And Justus for all
Edgar Sevier Justus III will be playing the acoustic guitar and singing tonight in front of Talk Story Bookstore in Hanapepe.
Rice Street vision quest
LIHUE — Jim Guerber opened Thursday’s Lihue Business Association meeting asking people to share their perspectives on Rice Street.
Chose sunsets over stress
My wife and I watched a sunset at Kukuiula Small Boat Harbor Sunday night.
HUGS for all
Lea Weldon is sitting outside near the playground at the Island School preschool when her daughter, Kawehi, rushes up with a big smile.
Going the distance
There are days when Dr. Eric Wortmann finishes work and heads for Island School to coach runners. But that can take a while.
Good health isn’t rocket science
For reasons I can’t say with any certainty, I am healthy. No aches or pains. No injuries. No creaking back or ailing knees.
Off and running
When Andria Tupola ran for governor of Hawaii last year, not everyone thought it was a great idea.
Michael Keale releases third album
Michael Keale is a gifted singer and musician. And, when he plays Monday night at Tahiti Nui, it’s clear he is also a gifted storyteller. He connects with the audience.
Not your normal Halloween show
LIHUE — Pastor Steve Franks pulls no punches as he describes “Living Dead,” being put on tonight and tomorrow by King’s Chapel, the church he leads.
Aloha Rodeo: Comes home a champion
You don’t hear a lot about Hawaiian cowboys. And you don’t hear a lot about Hawaii cowboys who became rodeo champions.
Kauai Mens Conference set for Saturday
LIHUE — Leave your politics at the door. And your favorite sports team. And even your religious beliefs.