Biden’s plan would boost conservation of US lands, waters
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday detailed steps to achieve an ambitious goal to conserve nearly one-third of America’s lands and waters by 2030, relying on voluntary efforts to preserve public, private and tribal areas while also helping tackle climate change and create jobs.
Sheriff: Army trainee arrested after hijacking school bus
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An Army trainee has been arrested after authorities say he boarded a South Carolina school bus with a gun Thursday and held the driver and elementary students hostage before letting them off the bus.
Shooting at Idaho middle school injures 3; student captured
RIGBY, Idaho — A shooting at an eastern Idaho middle school Thursday injured two students and a custodian, and a male student has been taken into custody, authorities said.
Weinstein sues lawyer Jose Baez, seeks return of $1M in fees
The convicted rapist is suing his one-time lawyer Jose Baez for breach of contract and is seeking a refund on $1 million in legal fees he says he paid the high-profile attorney for a short stint on his legal team.
Passenger jet lands safely in LA after bird strikes engine
LOS ANGELES — An Allegiant airliner returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported striking a bird Thursday morning, authorities said.
US jobless claims fall more than forecast to pandemic low
Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell last week to a fresh pandemic low as labor market conditions continued to improve and the economy reopened more broadly.
Births for Thursday, May 6, 2021
• Moani Johnette Quereto • Aaliyah Nalani Aranio • Jace Patrick Kanekanakaupenaole Lopes • Cayden Kekaialohanui Sugihara Yuh • Samuel Benton DeeBoy Erakdrik • Caius Alec Tamura White • Hunter Polinahemaliemakanaokalani Cremer • Josephine Ray Bernoski • Joseph Curtis Carter
Obituaries for Thursday, May 6, 2021
• Patsy Z. Sakai • Tina P. Parongao • Janet Keali‘ikaeamoku Kaohi Kahalekomo
Group joins Ocean Friendly Visitors Program
The Royal Coconut Coast Association has joined Surfrider Kaua‘i in the Ocean Friendly Visitors Program, a program designed to help returning visitors enjoy Kaua‘i while also giving back by protecting its ocean, beaches, reefs and marine life.
Student plays will air virtually
Kaua‘i Performing Arts Center coordinator Rachel Lasky said the remaining student spring plays will have their own premiere dates virtually.
11 earn Kaua‘i Filipino Chamber scholarships
Eleven recipients of a Kaua‘i Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation scholarship received their awards through the mail instead of a gathering that was cancelled out of an abundance of safety due to the recent uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i
Letter for Thursday, May 6, 2021
• Coulter culture
National Day of Prayer is today
People of different beliefs throughout our country will pray today for the health and happiness of our nation.
Six new COVID cases Wednesday
Six new cases of COVID-19 were reported by the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office on Wednesday, bringing the number of active cases on Kaua‘i to 70, with 338 cumulative cases.
Over $300K stolen through scams
Since the start of the year, over $300,000 worth of collective debt across 13 cases has been scammed away, according to the Kaua‘i Police Department. And these are only the reported crimes.
Food boxes go out despite COVID-19 precautions
Despite the precautionary safety measures generated by the recent uptick in new cases of COVID-19, the Lili‘uokalani Trust coordinated the delivery of 400 U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers to Families food boxes to families from the Westside to the North Shore Tuesday afternoon.
$14M in federal funds coming
The county should be receiving its first share of American Rescue Plan funds by May 10, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz reported Wednesday.
CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers
WASHINGTON — Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic.