Prosecutor’s office to re-try agent in McDonald’s shooting
The Honolulu prosecutor’s office said it plans to try a federal agent a third time for the shooting death of a man in 2011.
Electricity fully restored at Atlanta airport
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport announced on its Twitter page minutes after its midnight deadline, “Power has been restored on all concourses. 5,000+ meals are being delivered to passengers. Trains will be operational soon.” The world’s busiest airport lost power earlier in the day, halting all incoming and outgoing flights and leaving thousands stranded.
Flames threaten coastal communities as firefighters mourn
Thousands of firefighters tried Sunday to shield coastal communities from one of the biggest wildfires in California history while a funeral procession rolled past burn-scarred hillsides in honor of one of their colleagues who was killed battling the flames.
Sen. Schumer: Bomb-detection units needed at transit hubs
Screening devices that detect suicide vests like the one that exploded in a New York City subway tunnel are being tested in a Los Angeles transit station, but U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday the Transportation Security Administration should speed up plans to deploy the technology nationally.
‘Celebration of life’ for San Francisco mayor who died at 65
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee was remembered Sunday for his humility, integrity and infectious smile during a public celebration of his life at City Hall, attended by family members, former staff, politicians and residents.
Honduras’ electoral court declares president election winner
President Juan Orlando Hernandez was declared the winner Sunday of Honduras’ disputed election after three weeks of uncertainty and unrest in which at least 17 people died in protests amid the opposition’s allegations of vote fraud.
Chargers’ Rivers throws 3 picks in crucial loss to Chiefs
Philip Rivers is no doubt happy he won’t see the Kansas City Chiefs again until next season. He’d be happier if he never saw them again, period.
California man, tour guide hurt while riding mules on Molokai trail
Two mule riders had to be airlifted from a trail on Molokai after they fell off their mules and were injured, a Hawaii fire official said.
Indonesia clerics want boycott of US products over Jerusalem
Muslim clerics called for a boycott of American products Sunday in Indonesia’s largest protest against President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Residents flee as flames approach wealthy California enclave
Residents piled into cars and fled on Saturday as surging winds drove one of the biggest fires in California’s history toward the wealthy coastal enclave of Montecito, northwest of Los Angeles.
State, county retirement system needs reform
Kauai County Council Vice Chair Ross Kagawa says the state and county governmental employees pension and retirement system isn’t a sinking ship. It’s a sunken ship.
Donations lift spirits, Christmas fund
Mack was living alone for a long time until he fell ill. He was in the hospital for months when his son, with whom he never really had a good relationship, took the role of Mack’s caregiver.
Public weighs in on Navy’s 5-year training plan; calls for marine life protections
Many Kauai people have criticized the U.S. Navy’s draft environmental impact statement regarding training and testing astoo vague, though the Kauai Chamber of Commerce says the Pacific Missile Range Facility is a good neighbor and goodenvironmental steward.
Shark signting closes beach
A reported three-foot-long seen off Brennecke’s Beach in Poipu resulted in that beach being closed on Saturday.
Happy Camper for Sunday, December 17, 2017
Miss Garden Isle Teen Isabel Gampon spent her birthday evening helping out at the Kauai Chamber of Commerce fourth quarter general membership meeting at the Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club.
Obituaries for Sunday, December 17, 2017
• Nelia Nepomuceno Nakazawa • Merly de Vera Cruz • Annette Spenser • John Weston McGill •Merrell Adren Kanani Cardejon • Richard Sasan •Kenichi ‘Stupe’ Shimogawa • Gloria Souza Kaohi • Francisco Rabot Jr. • Florentina Manuel Sadomiano • Don Schoenfeld
Jung-joo apologizes; Do-hyun comes clean
The Sunday weekend drama, “Breezy Love,” ended last week. There was some confusion during the season as episode 12 with casting. The popular drama series “Breezy Love,” aka “Blow Breeze,” had to change out their second female lead character Shinae.
Looking ahead to Healthy Weight Week
The third week of January is annually Healthy Weight Week, a time to commit to eating healthy, exercising, and keeping those resoltions to live a healthier lifestyle.
Princess Ruth Keelikolani and Kauai
Princess Ruth Keelikolani (1826-1883) — in her day the wealthiest woman in all Hawaii — visited Kauai often, typically arriving by inter-island steamer at Nawiliwili Bay, where a rowboat would carry her to the Kalapaki Landing.
Talk story with Stephanie Misaki Whiting
Kauai resident Stephanie Misaki Whiting was inducted into the USA Powerlifting Women’s Hall of Fame. Not bad for someone who only took up weighlifting after joining a strength training class.