High-surf warning issued
The National Weather Service has issued a high-surf warning for all north-facing shores and a high-surf advisory for all west-facing shores of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau in effect now through 6 a.m. Monday.
17 new cases of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i Friday
Friday, the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 17 new cases of COVID-19.
Giving blood now fights hunger
“Give the Gift of Life” has been a long-time slogan of the Blood Bank of Hawai‘i, and has double meaning during this holiday season. Its “Give Blood. End Hunger” holiday campaign was announced on Giving Tuesday.
Christmas Funds go toward Kelly’s baking dreams
After years of struggling with addiction, Kelly is a year clean.
Real Estate Directory for December 3, 2021
Find the latest real estate listings, broker information and home improvement ideas.
46 Kaua‘i nonprofits share charity walk funds
PO‘IPU — Celebration was in the air Thursday when the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association and the Kaua‘i Visitor Industry Charity Walk leadership distributed more than $260,000 to 46 Kaua‘i nonprofit organizations at Keoki’s Paradise.
Kaua‘i restaurants get full-capacity green-light
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i restaurants got the green light to operate at 100% capacity beginning Dec. 1, but for some managers the return to full dining spaces isn’t top of mind.
Shipping delays limit free county COVID-19 testing
LIHU‘E — Thursday, the Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported 23 new cases of COVID-19.
Pauliana could use some new clothes
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pauliana and her children have faced tremendous adversity.
Team searches Alaka‘i for ‘akikiki family
ALAKA‘I — A team of six people are now in the Kaua‘i uplands trying to locate a single family of the Hawaiian honeycreeper, the ‘akikiki.
Holiday Market features silent auction to benefit Kaua‘i Hospice
LIHU‘E — When doors to Little Pea’s Kaua‘i Pop-Up Holiday Market open at 10 a.m. on Saturday, this will be the first big indoor craft fair at the Kukui Marketplace.
Dance Fusion Kaua‘i hosts grand opening Saturday
KAPA’A — When Amanda Tanigawa moved to Kaua‘i nearly six years ago, it wasn’t clear how she would continue her dancing career.
Ige seeks Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i BLNR applicants
HONOLULU — Gov. David Ige is recruiting qualified and dedicated individuals from Kaua‘i and Hawai‘i Island who are interested in serving on the state Board of Land and Natural Resources.
Happy Camper for Friday, December 3, 2021
Kudos to Emilia Knudsen and Erik Burton of The Kaua‘i Store for establishing the Second (Erik said they had one last year so this is the second) annual (and now it becomes annual because they plan on doing it next holidays) Great Toy Exchange in the Kaua‘i Community Food Pantry space.
Letters for Friday, December 3, 2021
• She appreciates newspaper carriers • Clearly marked homes a must • On some upcoming Supreme Court decisions
Obituaries for Friday, December 3, 2021
• Isabella Emily (Linda) Victorino • Janet Hovis • Beatrice S. Silva • Sunny ‘Raybeth’ Brown-Lazaro • Ernest ‘Olaf’ S. Fujita • Judith Pi‘ilani Taniguchi • Yolanda Keli‘ikuli
US is still battling delta variant; omicron pops up in Hawaii
While all eyes are on the new and little-understood omicron variant that has been detected around the U.S., the delta form of the coronavirus isn’t finished wreaking havoc in the U.S., sending record numbers of patients to the hospital in the Midwest and New England.
Charges weighed for Michigan shooting suspect’s parents
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A prosecutor on Thursday repeated her criticism of the parents of a boy who is accused of killing four students at a Michigan school, saying their actions went “far beyond negligence” and that a charging decision would come by Friday.
Lawyers allied with Trump ordered to pay $175K in sanctions
LANSING, Mich. — Nine lawyers allied with former President Donald Trump were ordered Thursday to pay Detroit and Michigan a total of $175,000 in sanctions for abusing the court system with a sham lawsuit challenging the 2020 election results.
House votes to avert shutdown, but quick Senate OK in doubt
WASHINGTON — The House passed a bill Thursday that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday, but quick Senate approval was in doubt because of a fight over President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Pushing COVID-19 boosters, Biden says ‘we need to be ready’
BETHESDA, Md. — With rising numbers of COVID-19 cases predicted this winter, President Joe Biden on Thursday appealed for Americans to get their boosters and get behind his plan to tackle the new omicron variant through wider availability of vaccines and shots, but without new major restrictions on daily life.
South Africa accelerates vaccination campaign amid surge
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa has accelerated its vaccination campaign by giving jabs at pop-up sites in shopping centers and transportation hubs to combat a rapid rise in new COVID-19 cases a week after the discovery of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Omicron and delta spell return of unpopular restrictions
PARIS — Greeks over 60 who refuse coronavirus vaccinations could be hit with monthly fines of more than one-quarter of their minimum pensions — a get-tough policy that the country’s politicians say will cost votes but save lives.
Women’s tennis’ China stance could be unique, cost millions
WTA President and CEO Steve Simon did not set out to lead the way for how sports should confront China when he announced that the women’s tennis tour would suspend tournaments there because of concerns about former Grand Slam doubles champion Peng Shuai’s well-being.
US, EU and allies hit Belarus with coordinated sanctions
BRUSSELS — The United States, European Union, Britain and Canada slapped simultaneous sanctions Thursday on dozens of officials, organizations and companies in Belarus, with the EU taking aim at those accused of participating in a “hybrid attack” on the bloc using migrants.