Elected leaders reflect, look ahead
With a new year usually comes new energy and new goals to keep some focus. County and state politicians said there is a lot to look forward to and a lot to be grateful for.
Kupuna share New Year’s resolutions
LIHUE — Some kupuna didn’t just sit down and go quietly into the night on New Year’s Eve. Some were literally working through their last day of the year. They’ve got goals and most already started on their New Year’s resolutions.
New Year’s Eve celebration at Poipu Beach Park
POIPU — Nothing to do on New Year’s Eve? There will be fireworks and a family movie at Poipu Beach Park. This annual event is free and open to the public.
Veteran Genevieve Anderson, 102 and young at heart
Genevieve Anderson is Kauai’s oldest veteran, and is going strong. She turned 102 last Saturday.
Sears says embrace your weirdness
YouTube sensation JP Sears brings his comedy to the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Kauai visitors spend $1.7B
Harbor Mall is usually busy with tourists. But the day after Christmas, it was slow. Lee Rog was sitting at his hut of shells waiting for customers to check out his inventory when he shared his business theory.
They’ll do ‘Whatever It Takes’
Twin brothers Taylor and Jorden Fite from “Saving Cadence,” an alternative, reggae rock band, are excited about the recent release of their comeback CD on their website and on all of their social media and online music platforms.
Asuncion ohana receives support following the loss
KILAUEA — Ten days before Christmas, Josephine Asuncion’s home in Kilauea was destroyed in a fire.
Churches plan to celebrate Christmas Eve
Thousands on Kauai are expected to attend church services tonight that will feature hula, caroling, special messages, decorations and candlelight. And churches will be ready with something for everyone, including holding services outside church walls.
Emberson tops $3M in loans for November
LIHUE — Ian Emberson, Bank of Hawaii’s assistant vice president and executive loan officer, is no stranger to reaching his goals while helping families reach their dreams of owning their first home. He produced more than $3 million in residential loans on Kauai for the month of November.
Hanukkah is coming
Hanukkah, the Festival of Light, begins Sunday evening.
‘Twas the weekend before Christmas
If you’re still looking for the spirit of Christmas, it’s all around you. Here’s a look at Christmas-related events going on this weekend:
The Wine Shop, new tasting room get good buzz
The Wine Shop in Koloa hosted a monthly wine pairing that was open to the public on Dec. 7.
Locals split on impeachment
LIHUE — Locals expressed mixed feelings about the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump.
Countdown to Christmas is on
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas.
‘We Need a Little Christmas’
Aloha Dance Studio’s dancers charmed their audience on Sunday with new songs and new comedy routines. The theme of the recital was: “We Need A Little Christmas.”
Tobacco resolution killed
LIHUE The Kauai County Council on Wednesday voted against a proposed resolution urging state lawmakers to give counties the authority to regulate tobacco products.
CKTV’s annual breakfast funding trip this spring
About 500 people enjoyed an annual breakfast fundraiser on Sunday by Chiefess Kamakahele Middle School’s advanced media class.
Cowden to introduce tobacco resolution; Schatz legislation heads to president
The Kauai County Council is scheduled to meet at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Historic County Building. Tobacco laws and regulations are expected to be discussed, with a resolution set to be introduced by councilmember Felicia Cowden.
Kauaians 1st in nation to take updated lost-person course
LIHUE — Michael St. John, a search-and-rescue volunteer and unit leader from Marin, Calif., just wrapped up teaching a 36-hour training course on a search-management and planning GIS (geographic information system) software called SARTopo.