Crash ended in flames; remaining victims identified
LIHUE — Investigators say the helicopter that crashed into Kauai mountains last week burst into flames after hitting a cliff at about 2,900 feet, killing all seven people in the chopper.
Stocks close out best year since 2013; S&P 500 soars 28.9%
The S&P 500 finished with a gain of 28.9% for the year , while the Nasdaq composite rose 35.3%. For both indexes it was the best annual performance since 2013. Technology stocks helped power those gains by vaulting 48%.
Hello, dogo: 2 new breeds get the American Kennel Club’s nod
A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds.
6 arrested in killings of 4 men at California backyard party
Police in California announced Tuesday that they have arrested six suspected gang members in the shooting deaths of four men last month at a backyard gathering of family and friends that they believed was a rival gang’s party.
Minister: Texas gunman grew angry in past over cash requests
The man who fatally shot two people at a Texas church was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial in 2012 and was repeatedly fed by the congregation but got angry when church officials refused to give him money, according to court records and the pastor.
Baby Jesus goes missing from popular Florida nativity scene
On the sixth day of Christmas, Baby Jesus vanished from his manger in a popular nativity scene at a Florida park — right under the noses of Mary, Joseph and bowing kings.
Protesters attack US Embassy in Baghdad after airstrikes
Angered by deadly airstrikes targeting an Iran-backed militia, dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area in one of the worst attacks on the embassy in recent memory.
Hawaii’s population keeps decreasing, report says
Despite an influx of residents from other areas of the United States, a new report says Hawaii’s overall population is still declining.
Hawaii officials want to deploy wasp to protect native trees
Hawaii officials want to deploy a wasp throughout the state to combat another type of wasp that threatens a species of native trees.
Cheers, tears, prayers for 2020: A new decade is ushered in
Revelers around the globe are bidding farewell to a decade that will be remembered for the rise of social media, the Arab Spring, the #MeToo movement and, of course, President Donald Trump.
Panama Canal marks 20 years of US handover amid water crisis
Panama marked the 20-year anniversary Tuesday of the turnover of the Panama Canal, now amid a water crisis that threatens the viability of the waterway.
Marines: Hanukkah stabbing suspect kicked out of boot camp
The man charged with stabbing five people during a Hanukkah celebration in New York began boot camp to enter the U.S. Marine Corps but was separated from the service a month later for “fraudulent enlistment,” military officials said Tuesday.
North Korea leader promises look at new weapon soon
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the Trump administration of dragging its feet in nuclear negotiations and warned that his country will soon show to the world a new strategic weapon.
Germany shuts nuclear plant as it phases out atomic energy
Germany is shutting down one of its seven remaining nuclear power plants as part of a planned phase-out of atomic energy production by the end of 2022
New fare structure taking effect
LIHUE — As part of the recommendations provided by Kauai’s recently completed Short Range Transit Plan, The Kauai Bus is announcing that a new fare structure will take effect Jan. 1.
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.
Westin makes many donations
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas has done many community events for 2019. They included:
Feds: Crash investigation ‘challenging’
LIHUE — Four investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board have landed on Kauai, taking over the investigation into Thursday’s helicopter crash that killed seven people.
Swimmers rescued from dangerous ocean conditions
POIPU — Lifeguards rescued six people in distress from waters off Poipu Beach on Sunday afternoon.
Arrest logs for Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Logs for October 26-27, 2019
Filipino community leaders honor hero
LIHUE — Dr. Jose Rizal, considered as one of the greatest heros in Philippine history, was executed on Dec. 30, 1896.
Tax changes coming up
HONOLULU – The Department of Taxation is ready for the 2020 tax season.
Calling all poets and poetry lovers
Members of the “Live Poets’ Society” invite future members and visiting poets to the 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 meeting at the conference room of the Lihue Public Library. It is free.
OHA audit suspended
State Auditor Les Kondo announced Monday that he has suspended an audit of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ limited liability companies, after the OHA Board of Trustees refused to turn over complete and unredacted minutes of its meetings.
Shigemoto says ‘It’s time’
LIHUE — Trailing by two runs in the seventh inning, the Lihue AJA made a concerted effort to come back, scoring a run on an RBI single.