Defense bill includes funding for Hawaii facilities, enviromental cleanup
The National Defense Authorization Act, the annual military spending bill that sets the Pentagon’s priorities, authorizes over $2.2 billion in spending on Hawaii facilities.
Voyagers, Menehune girls hoops tied at 2-0
KAPAA — Waimea High School and Island School girls basketball teams picked up their second consecutive wins, and the Junior Varsity program made its inaugural appearance on the floor on Tuesday during the Kauai Interscholastic Federation girls basketball games that were contested at Bernice Hundley Gym in Kapaa and the new Kauai High School gymnasium.
Initiative to improve fish habitat is guided by the fishing community
LIHUE — The fishing community is being invited to share their knowledge and provide input by participating in the Reef Habitat Plan in an effort to improve nearshore fisheries.
Free dental clinics continue
LIHUE — About 100 volunteers turned out on Friday to welcome and assist patients that stopped by to take advantage of the free dental clinic set up at the Island Comfort Air Conditioning and Heating Co. building on Rice Street.
Keiki Bash is part of the holidays
POIPU — The Keiki Bash last Friday brought families together for a night of fun activities while helping the Kauai Independent Food Bank with its holiday fundraising efforts at The Shops at Kukuiula.
Report calls for inclusive recovery for Filipino survivors of Lahaina fire
A comprehensive report by Maui grassroots organization Tagnawa and the Hawai‘i Workers Center highlights the deep disparities, resilience and urgent needs of Filipino survivors of the Aug. 8, 2023, Lahaina fires.
CHRISTMAS FUND: Retired senior needs basketball for grandson
Through Christmas Eve, The Garden Island will share daily, front-page stories about families and individuals (we don’t use their real names), who are facing challenges and would appreciate a little help this holiday season.
EDITORIAL: Hawaii must gird for federal changes
Gov. Josh Green is astute a politician enough to know which fights to pick and choose — and he’s being balanced and careful.
CRITTER: Giant great white sharks headed to Hawaii
Scuba diving with a 20 foot long fish with big teeth that weighs over 3,000 pounds is quite thrilling but diving with five of these giant great white sharks at the same time is beyond description!
ISLAND HISTORY: The sacred burials of Koaia Gulch, Kauai
In early 1939, Honolulu police officer Harry Shupak informed treasure hunter Julius Scammon Rodman (1912-2001) that in 1934, while pig hunting in Waimea Valley, Kauai, he’d discovered a thatched grass house perched high upon a cliff in Koaia Gulch that contained a mummified corpse.
‘Too Much Life’ airs at KCC Performing Arts Center
PUHI — The movie premiere of “Too Much Life” will be held Dec. 28 at the Kauai Community College starting at 6:30 p.m.
TAX MAN: Empty home tax tug-of-war
Many of us were following the progress of the City and County of Honolulu’s proposal for an Empty Homes Tax, which we wrote about here and here, and felt relieved when the City Council deferred the matter on Wednesday, December 11.
Holiday recycling encouraged
LIHUE — Garden Island residents and visitors are being advised to be mindful of the added waste that will be generated this holiday season.
Christmas, New Year’s closures
LIHUE — The holiday season is upon us and in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday many establishments and offices will be closed.
Births for Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Vivian Hall • Xhanea Kahealani Christen Kamea Santiago • Oliver Lomongo • Clay Fons • Dean Pomaika’i Seishin Costa • Alayna Keilani Frankl • Kilohoku Michael Franklin Maglinti • Hezekiah Ho’ohekili Contrades • Max Ira Lyons
Obituaries for Saturday, December 21, 2024
• Domingo Alisna Sr. • Edward K. Keoho Sr.
Real Estate Directory for December 20, 2024
Find the latest real estate listings, broker information and home improvement ideas.
West side first responders busy Monday
LIHUE — Emergencies on the West Side engaged first responders continuously throughout the afternoon on Monday.
Shopping center unveils holiday excitement plans
LIHUE — For the final weekend before Christmas, Kukui Grove Center, the largest shopping center on the island, announced a full schedule of shopping, entertainment and holiday magic that started Thursday.
Drs. Paul, Janie Yoo celebrate openings
LIHUE — Drs. Paul and Janie Yoo celebrated the opening Monday of Kauai Dental Studio and Kauai Eye Institute, located at the back entrance to the former Kukui Grove Cinema.
County council celebrates waterman Nick Beck
LIHUE — Nick Beck received the Kauai County Council’s commendation during the Wednesday council meeting for his induction into the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Waterman Hall of Fame.
Happy Camper for Friday, December 20, 204
The Christmas Ohana Night is tonight (did you see that fancy sign?) starting from 4:30 p.m. at the Grove Farm Homesteads Museum with some ol’ style (the term is “Plantation Days”) holiday fun, and “yummy” hot chocolate, and possibly a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus.
State calls for pause on interisland movement of birds due to avian flu
State agencies have called for a voluntary pause on the interisland movement of birds in Hawaii for 90 days following the discovery of the H5N1 bird flu in the state.
Gov. Green’s budget keeps ‘rainy day fund’ at $1.5 billion
Green previously told the Honolulu Star-Advertiser that the state needs $100 million to $200 million annually to adapt to climate change and better protect the islands from another fire like the fatal one in 2023 that decimated Lahaina, which continues to recover.
OHA Chair Kahele uses relationships to aid Native Hawaiians
Kai Kahele — a former state senator, U.S. representative and unsuccessful candidate for governor in 2022 — was elected chair of the state Office of Hawaiian Affairs barely an hour after he was sworn in for his freshman term as an OHA trustee.