Canines used to find human waste in Kauai streams
Sniffer dogs are used by police departments to find illegal drugs and explosives, contraband electronics and even missing people.
All we want for Christmas is an HDOA report
Recently, The Garden Island news reported on the latest briefing by the Kauai Pesticide Joint Fact Finding Group. The JFFG was established to look into the issues of pesticide use on Kauai.
KIF grapplers ‘tough’ at Officials
Kauai Interscholastic Federation wrestlers — Coby Lawrence and Braeden Jensen — each finished with two wins and two losses at the 2017 Officials Scholarship Tournament that wrappedup Saturday on Oahu.
Pope laments ‘winds of war’ blowing around the world
Lamenting “the winds of war” blowing around the world, Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Monday called for a two-state solution to find peace in the Middle East and prayed that confrontation can be overcome on the Korean Peninsula.
Thousands protest pardoning of Peru’s former president
Thousands of Peruvians took to the streets on Monday to protest the pardon granted to former President Alberto Fujimori, with many calling it part of a backroom deal struck to protect the current president from impeachment on corruption charges.
Vietnam escapes worst of typhoon that battered Philippines
A powerful storm that left a trail of death and destruction in the Philippines was downgraded to a tropical depression Tuesday and failed to make landfall in Vietnam.
Rev Jackson says he manages Parkinson’s with daily therapy
The Rev. Jesse Jackson said he’s relying on daily physical therapy, medication and prayer to manage Parkinson’s disease, but he showed few signs of slowing down Monday as he carried on a decades-old Christmas tradition with a sermon to inmates at one of the nation’s largest jails.
Cities, volunteers clash over feeding homeless in public
When Adele MacLean joined others in an Atlanta park to feed the hungry the Sunday before Thanksgiving, she left with a citation and a summons to appear in court.
Study: Distance restrictions on orcas haven’t hurt tourism
estrictions limiting boats from getting too close to endangered southern resident killer whales have not harmed the whale-watching industry, according to a new federal study.
Christmas brings Northeast blizzard, bitter cold in Midwest
The good news for many in the Northeast and Midwest was that it has been a white Christmas. The bad news was that a blizzard swept into parts of New England and bitter cold enveloped much of the Midwest.
United apologizes to passenger who says US Rep got her seat
United Airlines has apologized and given a $500 travel voucher to a passenger who accused the airline of giving her first-class seat to U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Houston Democrat.
Trump celebrates Christmas like most of America, with family
resident Donald Trump is celebrating Christmas the way millions of Americans do: surrounded by family, the White House said.
Christmas quake shakes southern Mexico; no damage reported
Christmas day earthquake has shaken southern Mexico. There are no immediate reports of damage.
Jedi holiday magic: ‘Star Wars’ holds top spot on Christmas weekend
anta and his reindeer got nothing on Rey, Finn and Poe.
State investigates privately owned Pearl Harbor tour website
The Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection is investigating representations made by a privately owned website that offers tours of the memorials and monument at Pearl Harbor, according to agency officials.
Cowboys out, Seahawks survive
The Dallas Cowboys are officially out of the playoffs, and the Seahawks still have a chance. Seattle beat Dallas 21-12, keeping the Seahawks tied with Atlanta for the final NFC wild-card spot. The Jaguars clinched the AFC South earlier when Tennessee lost. But Jacksonville’s 44-33 loss at San Francisco clinched a bye for New England.
Peru’s president grants medical pardon for jailed Fujimori
Peru’s president announced Sunday night that he granted a medical pardon to jailed former strongman Alberto Fujimori, who was serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses, corruption and the sanctioning of death squads.
Saltwater Santa arrives at Kalapaki by canoe
Hundreds of people followed the sound of the pu announcing the arrival of Santa on a double-hulled canoe to Kalapaki Beach fronting the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club Sunday.
Soltren comes out of ‘retirement’
More than 70 people were treated to a matinee showing of “The Last Jedi” Saturday. In addition to the movie and snacks at Kukui Grove 4 Cinemas, participants in the Luis Soltren Christmas Giveaway were given a $100 gift card for a shopping spree at Big Kmart in Lihue.
Motorcyclists hold last-minute toy ride
More than 200 toys filled a table at the Kauai Harley-Davidson shop in Puhi Sunday. The assortment was divided for delivery for needy keiki on Kauai’s Westside and Eastside, said John Baroni, sales manager. A last-minute plea prompted motorcycle riders to mount up and donate more toys.
Happy Camper for Monday, December 25, 2017
What a flurry of activity taking place during the weekend leading to Christmas, as kudos go out to Big Kmart Manager Anthony Florick and Kauai Police Department Chief Darryl Perry, who hosted the annual Shop With A Cop (nice to see Gini Kapali out and about, and mahalo, Bobby Thompson, for that cell phone thingie).
Records fall at 1st swim meet of season
Jack Machorek, a senior at Kauai High School, led the charge by setting two of the three Kauai Interscholastic Federation records as well asqualifying for the state swim meet in three individual swims. He was also part of two relay teams — the boys 200-yard medley and the boys 400-yard freestyle, both qualifying for states.
Raiders roar back in 46-23 win
Kauai High School’s Christian Manera scored 21 points to lead the Red Raiders to a 46-23 win over Kapaa High School Saturday night before an enthusiastic audience at the Kauai High School gym.
• Births for Monday, December 25, 2017
• Adonis Jaime • Alia Nozomi Harrington • Kilinoe Kealohapumehanaoku‘umomimakamae Rapozo • Spencer Caleb Nava Lopez • Olivia Anne Ballard • Kaiolohia Gage Ho • Luna Ella Amblard • Mylah Malie Kananiokaehukai Melendez • Grace Lee Kamanaolanaamekalokomaikaiokahaku Kelley • Janzen Aaron Tio Santiago • Awahi Ponoi Nalu Jada Babila • Elijah Zion Del Angel • Ke‘ohu Maulukua Kiwini Carlos • Caylee-Joyce Sachiko Keikilani Sagucio • Kaylee Cory Davenport • Kekai Keoni-Apaka Ke Ali‘i Maika‘i O Kamalu I Ko‘u Makana Makamae Mai Kalani
Transportation Agency to hold hearing on bus stop rules
The county Transportation Agency is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed rules and regulations regarding county bus stops.