Survivors gather to remember those lost at Pearl Harbor
PEARL HARBOR — A few dozen survivors of Pearl Harbor are expected to gather Tuesday at the site of the Japanese bombing 80 years ago to remember those killed in the attack that launched the U.S. into World War II.
Dangerous storm threatens havoc across Hawaiian archipelago
HONOLULU — From the empty shores of Oahu’s Waikiki Beach to the snowy summit of the Big Island’s highest peak, an unusually strong winter storm is clobbering the Hawaiian Islands and raising the threat of dangerous flash floods, landslides and crashing tree limbs.
Navy halts use of fuel storage complex above Hawaii aquifer
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — The U.S. Navy announced Monday that it is suspending use of a massive World War II-era fuel storage complex above a Hawaii aquifer that supplies nearly 20% of Honolulu’s drinking water — following days of complaints that tap water smells like fuel and has sickened some people.
Happy Camper for Monday, December 6, 2021
And where was the Ninja Bread at Made In Hawai‘i? Ann Hashisaka of Kaua‘i Kookie brought the gingerbread people (minis and big guys) for Made In Hawai‘i, where she joined her sister Ruth Hashisaka, who came down special to help Ann and June Ikemoto at the Grove Farm Market craft-fair component Saturday in Puhi.
Waimea No. 2 seed at state tourney
The Waimea High School girls volleyball team, the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation champions, earned a No. 2 seed in the New City Nissan Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association Division II girls volleyball state championships.
Conor Hunt gets All-Patriot nod
Conor Hunt, the son of former county Finance Director Steve Hunt, was one of seven Georgetown University football players named to the All-Patriot League first team in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Births for Monday, December 6, 2021
• Ares Kaleo Stephan Gipolan • Kolten Adrian Gipolan • Archie Ross Adkisson • Breezy Ann Ku‘uanelamaikalani Santos-Kau • Kaia Bee Hartley • Ryan Francisco Santos Jr. • Lily Louise Hall • Rux Raider Kaniela Blu Fernandez
Obituaries for Monday, December 6, 2021
• Edward S. Anama • Daniel A. Ikel • Elizabeth Y. Ito
Public hearing on proposed amendments to Liquor Control rules set for Dec. 9
The county Liquor Control Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on Thursday, Dec. 9, at 4 p.m., on proposed amendments to the rules and regulations of the commission.
County has new permit requirements for park pavilions
In accordance with Mayor’s Emergency Rule 28, the county Department of Parks and Recreation has changed its permit requirements for county park pavilions.
10 new cases of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i Sunday
The state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.
Vivian could use warm clothes, toiletries
Vivian, 89, lives alone, and suffers from Alzheimer’s, but her family and caregivers check in on her daily.
Kaua‘i adopts latest waste-management plan, but ‘real work’ is to come
Kaua‘i County’s 2021 Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan was officially taken up last week after the Kaua‘i County Council deferred action in mid-November to revise its adoption resolution.
Kumu’s Cupboard continues to garner community support
Kumu’s Cupboard Co-Founder and President Elyse Litvack told Tyler Yee that his parents, Gordon and Yoli Yee, were longtime supporters of the free resource center for Kaua‘i’s educators.
Officials urge residents to prepare for inclement weather
County of Kaua‘i officials are urging residents to be vigilant due to potential severe weather conditions starting today and into Tuesday.
Jewish community reunites for first in-person Hanukkah since pandemic
LIHU‘E — The Jewish Community of Kaua‘i celebrated Hanukkah in person for the first time in two years Saturday, with an evening of latkes and many menorahs at St. Michael & All Angels’ Episcopal Church.
Last chance for Little Pea’s pop-up market
As you read this, there is still an opportunity to take advantage of the Little Pea’s Pop-Up Holiday Market at Kukui Marketplace, where a portion of sales benefits Kaua‘i Hospice.
Christmas Funds can go toward new shoes so Dan can stay active
Dan is a funny, hardworking and humble elderly man who has some physical health problems as well as an intellectual disability.
Enterprise helps fill foodbank’s tank
PUHI — Timothy Takeshita and Keoki Bazard came bearing an award of $8,000 Thursday to the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i branch in the Puhi Industrial Park.
14 new COVID-19 cases announced Saturday
LIHU‘E — Fourteen new cases of COVID-19 were announced on Saturday, according to the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office.
Hundreds of illegal vacation rentals cease operations
LIHU‘E — In just over a year, illegal vacation rentals on Kaua‘i have gone from about 1,500 in 2017 to less than 50, officials reported last week.
State legislature to resume awarding grants
HONOLULU — After a two-year suspension due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the state Legislature has decided to resume awarding grants-in-aid during the 2022 legislative session.
Utility work to start Dec. 8 at Kapa‘a skatepark
KAPA‘A — The county will begin construction work to install lighting at the skatepark at the Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex in Kapa‘a on Wednesday, Dec. 8, according to the county Department of Parks and Recreation.
KPD sets up weekly sobriety checkpoints
LIHU‘E — This holiday season, the Kaua‘i Police Department is stepping up traffic enforcement around the island.
Road closures on Kaua‘i December 6-10
LIHU‘E — All road work performed by state Department of Transportation or County of Kaua‘i contractors is weather-permitting. Following is the planned road work this week.