3 finalists vying to replace Kahele as Hilo’s state senator
HILO — A state representative and two political newcomers are vying to fill the remaining two years of former state Sen. Kai Kahele’s term after he was elected to Congress.
Environmental impact statement posted for new Aloha Stadium
HONOLULU — A new draft environmental impact statement has been released for a potential new Aloha Stadium after current venue officials halted the scheduling of new events.
Hawaiian Electric bills to decrease under new regulations
HONOLULU — Residents in Hawaii are expected to see shrinking utility costs and growing renewable energy after the state changed the way Hawaiian Electric makes money.
Flight makes emergency landing in Honolulu on Christmas
HONOLULU — A Southwest Airlines flight from Honolulu bound for Oakland, California, made an emergency landing in Hawaii after the captain heard strange noises about 20 minutes after taking off on Christmas Day.
Happy Camper for Monday, December 28, 2020
Happy birthday, Erika Kleinfeld, who opened the Pacific Fireworks shop on her special day — “I had to take the phone call from my dad,” Erika said between customers at the fireworks outlet that celebrated its 20th anniversary on Kaua‘i, at Hokulei Village Shopping Center in Puhi.
UH hoops teams coping with travel nightmare
The University of Hawai‘i men’s and women’s basketball teams fighting travel logistics related to conference play will be a redundant narrative as they enter the 2021 portion of the 2020-21 season.
Letters for Monday, December 28, 2020
• Stand up for your freedom before it’s too late • Trump will win something this year • Keep beach parking free • Kaua‘i is different
VOICES: Racial discrimination a major problem in US
This is an issue that should not be an obstacle in this generation, but it is.
Bus fares going up this week
The Kaua‘i Bus announced a fare increase effective Friday, Jan. 1, and a new design for its 2021 monthly bus passes.
Obituary for Monday, December 28, 2020
• Frederico B. Bergonia
Book-signing, playshop/workshop planned soon by local author
Debra Valentina, a former Kaua‘i resident, is presenting two events based on her new memoir, “Beyond Chaos: Journey to Freedom and Joy.”
Sara Buisson’s poetry takes high honor
Sara Buisson, a seventh-grader at Kapa‘a Middle School, was recently awarded high honors at a virtual awards ceremony that can be viewed on Ho‘ike Kaua‘i Community Television.
Some questions, answers found in ‘Wonder Woman 1984’
Christmas was right on time for strong women everywhere when the movie “Wonder Woman 1984,” directed by Patty Jenkins, premiered on HBO Max free for HBO Max subscribers Friday.
Last free COVID-19 testing pau
Sunday marked the final free COVID-19 surge testing program held at the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex to an audience of pre-registered testers that was smaller than previous testing days.
Body proposes gaming legislation
The Hawaiian Homes Commission has approved a draft legislative proposal that would allow limited casino gaming in the form of a single integrated resort property in Kapolei, Oʻahu.
Starting with a bang
PUHI — Erika Kleinfeld of Pacific Fireworks said people are just waiting to get out of this year as she opened the doors to the shop at the Hokulei Village Shopping Center Saturday, the first day fireworks and firecrackers could be sold in Hawai‘i.
Pandemic delaying county boards and commissions
LIHU‘E — The county has 16 boards and commissions, groups that provide oversight to the administration as well as generate discussions and rules.
Rapid ‘ohi‘a death in Koke‘e
LIHU‘E — For the first time, the more virulent of two fungal pathogens known to cause rapid ‘ohi‘a death has been confirmed in the Koke‘e State Park area, along Miloli‘i Ridge Road within Na Pali Kona Forest Reserve.
COVID-inspired disc created by isle youth
LIHU‘E — Three young Kaua‘i creative-media specialists, “The KAVE KREW,” assisted in the production and marketing of the “We Are One World” CD by Kaua‘i singer Daphne Sanchez, which was released recently and produced by Kaua‘i artist Art Umezu.
KIUC to continue suspension of disconnects
LIHU‘E – In light of continued economic hardship for some members caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Hawaiʿi Public Utilities Commission has ordered the continued suspension of service disconnections for Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative members through March 31, 2021.
How to make your own COVID-19 mochi
LIHU‘E — Chef Carla Dusenberry, who leads the major food events at the Kaua‘i Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji in Hanapepe, said there was no way to create mochi, a traditional Japanese New Year significant food, while observing the COVID-19 pandemic rules and mandates.
New native Hawaiian flower discovered
LAHAINA — Hawai‘i’s rich collection of unique, native plant species has added a new member to its ranks: a new species has been described for the first time.
Historic photographs by W. J. Senda of Kauai
Unlike most of the 300 Japanese immigrants who walked off the Hong Kong Maru at Honolulu Harbor on October 23, 1906, 17-year-old W. J. (William Junokichi) Senda (1889-1984) had no job to claim at an island sugar plantation, nor were there friends and family waiting for him.
Meet the Beautiful Imperial Nudibranch
This two inch long sea slug has some amazing colors and was almost extinct a few years ago.
Hwan leaves to study in the U.S.; Logan narrows down the suspects
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles: