KIFB gets community help
NAWILIWILI — Thursday was a day to reload for the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank, which wrapped up its day with contributions totaling more than $4,000 from two organizations — Kaua‘i Coffee Company and the Kaua‘i Paramedics Association.
Hawai‘i Foodbank serves hundreds in first distribution of the new year
LIHU‘E — Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School student Jaevyn Navarro capitalized on his non-in-person instruction day Thursday to help at the Hawai‘i Foodbank Kaua‘i Branch Na Ho‘omaka Hou drive-thru food distribution at Vidinha Stadium.
Input sought on Waimea parcel use
LIHU‘E — Over 400 acres on the Westside the county owns are now the focus of a new master plan.
Kouchi remains Senate president
HONOLULU — The state Senate recently announced new changes to its leadership and committee assignments, though Lihu‘e resident Ronald D. Kouchi remains Senate president.
Backhoe, lifeguards, firefighters assist during flood event
LIHU‘E —Earlier this week heavy rains inundated the island causing some localized flooding in streams and rivers. At about 2 p.m. Tuesday, authorities in response to the rising Hanalei River, made preparation to close the Hanalei Bridge.
Aloha Ginger Beer offered in Lihu‘e
LIHU‘E — Aloha Ginger Beer, a non-alcoholic beverage company on Hardy Street in Lihu‘e across from the Lihu‘e Civic Center, started from humble beginnings and a passion to help local farmers and businesses throughout the pandemic.
Water outage at Kalepa Village Thursday
HANAMA‘ULU — Residents at Kalepa Village apartments in Hanama‘ulu woke up on Thursday morning to low water pressure. After an initial investigation, the county Department of Water notified property managers of a leak on Kalepa Village property.
Mielke-Suizu crowned Miss Kaua‘i Veteran
LIHU‘E — Taylor Mielke-Suizu, daughter of Bradley Suizu and Deyana Mielke, was installed as the Miss Kaua‘i Veteran 2021 Wednesday in a brief ceremony before the Kaua‘i Veterans Council board t the Kaua‘i Veterans Center.
Restrictions for Kapa‘a bridges
KAPA‘A — The county Department of Public Works announced weight restrictions for three bridges in Kapa‘a until further notice.
Arrest logs for Friday, January 22, 2021
Logs for December 2-5, 2020
Hole-in-one for Henriques
WAILUA — Patrick Henriques, of Kaua‘i, hit his first hole-in-one on Jan. 15 at Wailua Golf Course during the Kana O Kaua‘i Golf Club tournament. Henriques’s accomplishment came on the 158-yard 7th hole, using a Adams Golf 6 hybrid 1/2.
VOICES: Kupuna need assistance in crisis, too
In response to the article by Stephanie Shinno in The Garden Island, Jan. 17, 2021, titled “A crisis within a crisis,” I would like to commend the county agencies, County Council and nonprofits that have joined together in the effort to house the homeless.
Obituaries for Friday, January 22, 2021
• Reynalda Evangelista Ramos • Dianna Ka‘alolani Yuk Lan Kaulili Phillips • Mildred ‘Millie’ Nunes Orsatelli • Patsy Katsuno Kuwata
Happy Camper for Friday, Januar 22, 2021
Kudos to Chip Bahouth and the Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort ‘ohana on providing food packages for its employees in partnership with the Kaua‘i Independent Food Bank.
Biden proposes 5-year extension of nuke treaty with Russia
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has proposed to Russia a five-year extension of a nuclear arms treaty that is otherwise set to expire in February, the White House said Thursday.
Biden halts oil and gas leases, permits on US land and water
BILLINGS, Mont. — The Biden administration announced Thursday the suspension of new oil and gas leasing and drilling permits for U.S. lands and waters for 60 days, as officials moved quickly to reverse Trump administration policies on energy and the environment.
McConnell seeks to push impeachment trial to February
WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by a week or more to give the former president time to review the case.
Judge says Amazon won’t have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won’t be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley
WASHINGTON — Seven Democratic senators on Thursday asked the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the actions of Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley “to fully understand their role” in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
Biden’s US revives support for WHO, reversing Trump retreat
GENEVA — The United States will resume funding for the World Health Organization and join its consortium aimed at sharing coronavirus vaccines fairly around the globe, President Joe Biden’s top adviser on the pandemic said Thursday, renewing support for an agency that the Trump administration had pulled back from.
Biden signs burst of virus orders, vows ‘Help is on the way’
WASHINGTON — With a burst of executive orders, President Joe Biden served notice Thursday that America’s war on COVID-19 is under new command, promising an anxious nation progress to reduce infections and lift the siege it has endured for nearly a year.
US vaccine shortages force cancellations and postponements
Some COVID-19 vaccination sites in New York City began canceling or postponing shots or stopped making new appointments Thursday amid vaccine shortages around the U.S. that President Joe Biden has vowed to turn around.
EU leaders agree to keep borders open, want to limit travels
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed that borders should remain open and assessed more measures to counter the spread of coronavirus variants during a video summit Thursday as the bloc’s top disease control official said urgent action was needed to stave off a new wave of hospitalizations and deaths.
Trump returns to a business empire ravaged by pandemic
NEW YORK — Donald Trump is returning to a family business ravaged by pandemic shutdowns and restrictions, with revenue plunging more than 40% at his Doral golf property, his Washington hotel and both his Scottish resorts over the past year.
Group criticizes state management of Native Hawaiian burials
HONOLULU — The state of Hawaii has drawn criticism for its handling of Native Hawaiian burials from members of burial councils who have called on the Legislature to establish a working group to draw up reforms.