Virginia governor apologizes for racist photo; not resigning
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam apologized on Friday for a racist photo in which he appeared more than 30 years ago, but said he did not intend to heed calls to resign from both Republicans and prominent fellow Democrats, including several presidential hopefuls.
Consider other options before tax hike
Initial reaction to measures introduced in both the state House and Senate last week to increase gas taxes and other vehicle fees to generate additional money for the State Highway Fund has been negative.
She has Football Fever!
Eileen Rapozo has football fever. She has had it for some time now. But it’s gotten worse since she learned she is The Garden Island’s Football Fever grand prize winner.
Monico’s serves up good times, good food
The first impression of Monico’s Taqueria Kauai might not be the best. Parking. Because the spaces in the parking lot are for more than one business and are more for compact cars than larger vehicles, it can be a tight squeeze, and some SUV drivers find that annoying. They might even give up and leave.
The Latest: Michigan man found dead outside in frigid cold
Police say a 60-year-old Michigan man has been found dead outdoors amid frigid temperatures.
State looking for a few ethical people
Ethics, those moral principles that guide our behavior, are important, right?
Marvel’s Stan Lee gets hero worship at Hollywood memorial
An Army bugler played a mournful taps at a Hollywood memorial for Stan Lee, and military bagpipers sent a solemn “Amazing Grace” into the air.
Polar blast envelops Midwest, strains aging infrastructure
A blast of polar air enveloped much of the Midwest on Wednesday, cracking train rails, breaking water pipes and straining electrical systems with some of the lowest temperatures in a generation.
Return to Wai Koa Loop Trail
It’s a Sunday afternoon, clouds have rolled in, a breeze pushes the leaves around, and a light rain is starting to fall.
A storyteller for the business community
Sherry Menor-McNamara gave a pop quiz of sorts to the Kauai Filipino Chamber of Commerce Saturday night.
A dog’s life
When Valkyrie came to the Kauai Humane Society, she was in bad shape — underweight, injured left eye, dry skin.
2 shark sightings force closure at Kua Bay
KAILUA-KONA — Kua Bay is closed after two reported shark sightings this morning in north Kona ocean waters.
Following the signs
Jamie Cottone-Serviss believes in signs. You know, the kind where something happens, and you see it as a sign you’re supposed to do something because it’s going to work out, it’s fate, it’s destiny.
Uber, Lyft riding high with rule change
Uber and Lyft are cheering a state change that will make them eligible, as of Feb. 1, to pick up passengers at Neighbor Island airports, including in Lihue.
Time for Trump to end shutdown
Something’s got to give. It’s time for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party and the Democratic Party to put an end to this shutdown.
‘Behold,’ a truly outstanding collection of poems
Our readers are familiar with Dawn Fraser Kawahara through her very popular “Green Flash” column that generally publishes every other Monday in The Garden Island.
When it comes to road work, stay calm
It is maddening. You’re driving along, listening to music, only a few miles from your destination, when you come upon it. You cringe. You wish you could go another way, but this is the only way. Yes, you are face to face with the dreaded, unexpected roadwork. You wish someone had told you.
High surf warning through Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Warning for all north- and west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau, in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday.
Let’s listen to Mr. Twain: Moderation matters
I love food. You name it, I’ll eat it. I’m not overly concerned if it’s supposed to be good or bad for me.
Hawaii officials request $3M to house inmates in Arizona
Hawaii prison officials have asked for an emergency appropriation of $3.4 million to keep housing inmates out of state for six more months amid a delayed upgrade to prison security systems.