Real Estate Directory for December 17, 2021
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All Saints Preschool ends semester of violin instruction for 4-5 year olds
KAPA‘A — “Earth. Ants. Dirt. Ground. Where’s the violin?”
Christmas Fund can go toward treats for Mikale and his dad
Mikale has struggled with physical maladies and a brain injury for nearly 40 years. He fondly remembers being a young boy who ran around the streets of the South Shore and climbed every tree in his little neighborhood.
Kaua’i County continues to lead in state unemployment
LIHU’E — Kaua‘i unemployment rate dropped to 7.2% in November from 7.8% in October, according to the latest data from the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.
Kaua‘i group files complaint against mayor, county, governor in federal district court
LIHU‘E — A local group has filed a complaint in federal district court against the County of Kaua‘i, Mayor Derek Kawakami and Gov. David Ige, claiming the coronavirus pandemic that has killed 800,000 Americans to date “is a manufactured public-health event.”
Former litigant responds to Iseri’s claims that lawsuits were planned to derail 2012 election
LIHU‘E — A county employee, who settled a complaint against former Prosecuting Attorney Shaylene Iseri for $108,000 in 2016, has responded to Iseri’s allegations that multiple lawsuits brought against her office were intended to sabotage her failed 2012 reelection campaign.
OHA and KKOA to host ‘Aina to ‘Opu event
ANAHOLA — The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and nonprofit Kukulu Kumuhana O Anahola will host ‘Aina to ‘Opu, a hands-on learning event starting Monday.
Happy Camper for Friday, December 17, 2021
Kudos, Kelly Kakalia, Brenton Rapozo and The Musubi Truck, on the considerate thought of helping feed keiki during the winter break.
Letters for Friday, December 17, 2021
• County of Kaua‘i deserves better • Life as a student during the pandemic • Strict isolation, education is the answer to COVID
Obituaries for Friday, December 17, 2021
• Maggie V. Alayvilla • Peyton Siliado II
Shioi Construction earns CAK Distinguished Service Award
LIHU‘E — Wilcox Health and The Boys & Girls Club of Hawai‘i were among the beneficiaries of Shioi Construction’s contributions of labor, materials and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christmas Funds go toward healthy foods for Lopaka and his family
WAIMEA — Lopaka, 13, is always thinking of others, despite the hardships that he has experienced.
Kaua‘i County Council voice concerns for drug use in public spaces
LIHU‘E — Since September, emergency service provider American Medical Response and the Kaua‘i Police Department have administered emergency anti-opioid nasal spray Narcan at least 23 times on island since September, according to officials.
Hawai‘i marks one year of vaccination availability
LIHU‘E — Wednesday, the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported six new cases of COVID-19, which includes one visitor and five residents.
Raise Up Hawai‘i demand higher minimum wage
LIHU‘E — Demonstrators called for an increase of the state minimum wage Wednesday afternoon, on the corner of Kuhio Highway and Nawiliwili Road near the Kukui Grove Center.
‘Ohana invited to outdoor ‘Grinch’ screening Friday
LIHU‘E — Visitors to Kalena Park on Rice Street in Lihu‘e will step into Whoville on Friday, when “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is screened for free at sunset.
Bulb onion seedlings are ready this Saturday in ‘Ele‘ele
‘ELE‘ELE — Retired Waimea High School teacher Basilio “Bunga” Fuertes will have sweet bulb onion seedlings available, Saturday at the ‘Ele‘ele Shopping Center fronting the Gather Federal Credit Union branch, starting at 8 a.m.
Obituaries for Thursday, December 16, 2021
• Emily R. Barretto • Nancy Gambeng Cuadro
AP source: Biden, Manchin sharply divided over $2T Dem bill
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin were said to be sharply divided Wednesday over Democrats’ huge social and environment bill, with the holdout senator pushing to erase the measure’s improved child tax credit, as leaders’ hopes of passing the legislation before Christmas appear to be fading away.
No proof vote was rigged, but 2020 election reviews persist
HARRISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania courtroom on Wednesday became the latest battleground over claims the 2020 presidential election was rigged, as Republicans around the country pressed ahead with efforts to investigate the voting despite a lack of evidence of widespread fraud.
Chauvin pleads guilty to federal charge in Floyd’s death
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal charge of violating George Floyd’s civil rights, admitting for the first time that he kept his knee on Floyd’s neck — even after he became unresponsive — resulting in the Black man’s death.
US releases new batch of documents about JFK assassination
WASHINGTON — The National Archives on Wednesday made public nearly 1,500 documents related to the U.S. government’s investigation into the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Senate sends Biden big defense bill, plans new war memorial
WASHINGTON — Congress sent President Joe Biden a $768.2 billion defense bill on Wednesday that makes landmark changes to the way the military handles sexual assaults, keeps women out of the draft and lays the groundwork for a new war memorial on the National Mall.
Ukraine’s leader seeks Russia sanctions before it’s too late
BRUSSELS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged European Union leaders on Wednesday to swiftly impose new sanctions on Russia before it invades his country, and warned that acting after any conflict would be far too late.
Haiti in mourning after tanker fireball that killed 75
CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti — Nelly Joseph picked through the twisted metal roofing, overturned furnishings and rubble of her charred home Wednesday, unsure of where her dead son had been buried or where she would sleep after blasts from a flipped gas tanker destroyed their house.