House nears vote to hold Meadows in contempt in Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON — The House on Tuesday debated recommending criminal contempt charges against former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows after he ceased cooperating with the Jan. 6 Committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.
Navy dive team is trying to remove fuel from Hawaii water
HONOLULU — U.S. Navy divers are trying to remove jet fuel from a water shaft near Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor after people using the water in their homes reported becoming sick.
Dock issue suspends USS Arizona Memorial tours again
HONOLULU — Hawaii’s USS Arizona Memorial has problems again with its shoreside dock, which means that boat tours to the popular Pearl Harbor site are suspended.
Defense secretary monitoring Navy fuel spill in Hawaii
HONOLULU — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he is monitoring the Navy’s handling of jet fuel contamination in its Pearl Harbor drinking water system.
Births for Tuesday, December 14, 2021
• Kateo Keahi ‘O Kalani Lindstedt-Aipoalani • Atlas Esmond Osorno • Pamela Anamelaia Kafalava
Special election ballot processing begins on Kaua‘i
PUHI — Long-time election’s volunteer Leslie Bran brought friend Lana Corregedore to help sort through some 10,000 ballots that have already come in for the Prosecuting Attorney Special Primary Election.
Little Pea coming back Friday and Saturday
LIHU‘E — Albert Lopez of Sweet Shop by the Sea, a little hideaway tucked behind Hele On Bikes in Kapa‘a, said he’ll definitely be participating Friday and Saturday when Little Pea returns with the Pop Up Holiday Market at the Kukui Marketplace in Lihu‘e.
91-year old finishes Honolulu Marathon – oldest woman to finish this year!
HONOLULU — Mathea Allansmith finished the 2021 Honolulu Marathon, Sunday in 10 hours, 38 minutes, and 59 seconds.
Over $50K scammed through fraud on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — Over the last two years, victims of scams on Kaua‘i have lost at least $50,000 collectively, according to the Kaua‘i Police Department.
Christmas Funds can help River, 7, get a good night’s rest
PUHI — Seven-year-old River is an active boy who loves riding bikes and playing video games.
PAL determined to put up housing
KILAUEA — If plans go according to Permanently Affordable Living-Kaua‘i’s schedule, there will be 11 affordable homes in Kilauea at this time in 2022.
Kaua‘i County COVID-19 death toll rises to 14
LIHU‘E — Monday, the Kaua‘i District Health Office announced two COVID-19 related fatalities, including one male Kaua‘i resident in his 60s who was hospitalized.
DOW teaches water conservation with Make a Splash
LIHU‘E — The county Department of Water continued its educational outreach efforts for fifth-grade students by providing a fun, “Make a Splash” in-a-bag experience in lieu of its annual Make a Splash with Project WET (Water Education Today) festival this year.
Lane closures near King Kaumuali‘i Elementary this week
LIHU‘E — Sections of ‘Akuli Street and Hanama‘ulu Road will be under short lane closures from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, according to the county’s Department of Public Works and Goodfellow Bros. LLC.
Letters for Tuesday, December 14, 2021
• Driver’s patience a must on our small island home • Appreciate the volunteers, but turtles, monk seals deserve official protection
Obituary for Tuesday, December 14, 2021
• Maggie V. Alayvilla
Christmas Funds to help Frankie and Finley
Frankie and Finley have finally been able to find housing after years of being homeless.
8 new cases of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i Sunday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported eight new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Hundreds of motorcyclists hit the roads, donate toys to keiki
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i roadways rumbled with the sound of hundreds of motorcycles riding with toys for the island’s keiki over the weekend.
Obituaries for Monday, December 13, 2021
• Fuatapu-He-Lotu Hakaumotu • Roy Kazuo Nihsiie • Shizue Takaki • Delores Lorene ‘Dolly’ Kikuchi
County hoopster leagues registration opens Dec. 15
Registration for the Mini Hoopster and Junior Hoopster Basketball Leagues will be held from Wednesday to Friday, Dec. 15 to 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in-person across the island.
A mother’s dream becomes reality with inclusive playground
Shana Marie Cruz grew up playing at the Kamalani Playground at Lydgate Park.
Kaua‘i Made products showcased at Waipouli resort
Mayor Derek Kawakami had his family in tow Saturday, and appeared to be having a great time with both vendors and shoppers at the Holly Jolly event hosted by the Sheraton Kaua‘i Coconut Beach Resort.
Happy Camper for Monday, December 13, 2021
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Kekaha Landfill hosts holiday giveaway
How long does a supply of 700 presents last? An hour before the start of the Second Kekaha Landfill Christmas on Thursday, cars lined the shoulder of Kaumuali‘i Highway from the entrance to the landfill to as far westward as the eye could see.