Oahu’s historic homes offer a slice of history and sense of place

There’s a mountain on O‘ahu named for the Greek myth of Tantalus, for whom satisfaction was always just out of reach. The road up is winding, filled with switchbacks, hanging vines, and vistas where, on mild nights, couples linger in cars against the backdrop of Honolulu’s city lights.

KIF paddling championships take place on Saturday

WAILUA — The Central Pacific Bank Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation paddling championships will take place at the Wailua River on Saturday to wrap up the KIF paddling season, which started in December with the long distance regattas at Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor. The first races start at 9 a.m.

Happy Camper for Friday, January 26, 2024

Last chance to get your golf ball drop ticket is on Saturday when Kaleo Carvalho takes his place on the table next to the entrance of the new Kaua‘i High School gym when the Island School boys basketball program.

Short-term vacation rental bill blasted

HILO, Hawai‘i — A proposal to rewrite how Hawai‘i County regulates short-term vacation rentals led to hours of backlash from residents accusing the Hawai‘i County Council of overreach.

Obituaries for Friday, January 26, 2024

• Rossiter Ronald Kamealoha Oana, Sr. • Jessica ‘Jessie’ Louise Coyamin • Colette Ann Buis, nee Bocian • Daniel Keolamana Ka‘aumoana • Elizabeth Kuualoha Redongo • Janet Pualani Kali Ortiz • Aurora Gudoy Planas