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Saturday, November 07, 2009
News
Previous News HeadlinesNovember 6th, 2009 Motocross ‘all about the rider’“When I was a little kid my dad, Jeffrey Gallardo, brought me around the track and got me into racing. I was around 5 years old when I started riding a Yamaha PW 50.”What does OIP say?LIHU‘E — Attached to Office of Boards and Commissions Administrator John Isobe’s request for the deletion and disposal of stored audio recordings were references to the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes and an opinion letter from the state Office of Information Practices.Judges immune from furloughsLIHU‘E — Although they took a mandated 5 percent pay cut this year, state judges cannot be furloughed under the Hawai‘i Constitution.Hawaiian music award luau SaturdayAll year Malie Foundation has been celebrating 2009 as the “Year of Hawaiian Music” with educational and cultural events like the Mokihana Festival and composer’s contests. Saturday the foundation celebrates Kaua’i musicians and composers at their annual Malie Awards Luau 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Smith’s Tropical Paradise in Wailua.Island History for Friday, November 6, 2009At around 1:30 a.m. on the moonlit night of Dec. 30, 1941, an enemy Japanese submarine estimated to be about four miles offshore shelled Nawiliwili Harbor with at least 15 three-inch shells in what was the only attack on Kaua‘i during WWII.Visitor spending, arrivals increaseLIHU‘E — Things might be looking up for the tourism industry on Kaua‘i, as visitor spending increased for the island more than any other county in the state during September, said Office of Economic Development Director George Costa.County considers destroying audio recordsLIHU‘E — A request from the county Office of Boards and Commissions to destroy audio recordings of meetings after they are transcribed into minutes and approved was withdrawn Wednesday, but could return to the Kaua‘i County Council’s agenda.Holtzman to leave Kukui‘ula in DecemberKukui‘ula Development Company Hawai‘i President Dick Holtzman announced he is leaving the company at the end of this year.Kaua‘i Aging and Disability Resource Center Web site launchedLIHU‘E — County officials announced Wednesday that the Kaua‘i Aging and Disability Resource Center Web site, www.kauaiadrc.org, was launched on Monday.More than 300 pot plants pulled in Green HarvestLIHU‘E — A two-day “Green Harvest mission” just before Halloween netted 320 marijuana plants, Kaua‘i Police Chief Darryl Perry said.Friends of Coco Palms gets $20,000 from Trey ParkerWAILUA — The Friends of Coco Palms, an ad-hoc steering committee dedicated to the acquisition of the Coco Palms property for public benefit, recently received a generous gift from Wailua resident and South Park creator Trey Parker, according to a press release.November 5th, 2009 BREAKING NEWS — Holtzman leaving Kukui‘ula in DecemberKukui‘ula Development Company Hawai‘i President Dick Holtzman announced he is leaving the company at the end of this year.Home sales up in OctoberLIHU‘E — Residential sales gained momentum on Kaua‘i in October compared to last year, according to Multiple Listing Service sales statistics.Residents reject Koke‘e entrance feesPUHI — Michael Ornellas of Kapa‘a said his father warned him that one day he would lose access to the very place he was born and raised, the mountains of the Eastside.Former nurse alleges sexual harassmentLIHU‘E — A former nurse with Hawai‘i Air Ambulance has accused her former supervisors of sexual harassment, but the company “emphatically denies” the claims.Shoreline setback update approvedLIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Council on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill that gives the Planning Department greater flexibility in deciding when to require a costly shoreline certification.Remember those who died by suicideJoin the Prevent Suicide Task Force as people remember those who died by suicide for a night of hope and healing from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, at the Queen Lili‘uokalani Children’s Center, a news release says.Hepatitis C workshop set for Nov. 18Malama Pono in partnership with the state Department of Health HIV/STD Branch presents the “Hepatitis C Training Workshop” on Nov. 18, a news release says.Chainsaws and cheer at Kukui Grove’s International Holiday Ice Sculpting ExpoLIHU‘E — It will be Kaua‘i’s first snowfall of the season when ice chips hit the ground at Kukui Grove’s first ever International Holiday Ice Sculpting Expo on Nov. 13, a news release says.Arbor Day plant sale FridayLIHU‘E — Celebrate Arbor Day in Hawai‘i and “go green” by purchasing and planting a native plant from the Arbor Day plant sale from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, at the state Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Forestry and Wildlife Pua Loke nursery, 4398-D Pua Loke St., Lihu‘e.November 4th, 2009 Painted skyThe sky explodes with color as the sun sets on fans watching the AYSO, Region 940 Under 12 girls championship, Monday evening at Hanapepe Stadium. • See Sports for full story. Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden IslandTruck flips near Kealia, man hurtKEALIA — A 63-year-old Princeville man sustained non-life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning when the white utility truck he was driving flipped over in the vicinity of Kealia Kai, a county press release states.Young mom could get 5 years for iceLIHU‘E — A young woman who was at the home of a suspected drug dealer when police raided the home could get five years in prison for having drugs on her.November is hospice monthLIHU‘E —Lori Miller, executive director of Kaua‘i Hospice, asked Kaua‘i Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. if he knew the meaning of “palliative,” Monday.Green waste not accepted in Hanalei, Kapa‘a until further noticeHANALEI — Green waste is not being accepted at the Hanalei and Kapa‘a transfer stations until further notice due to safety concerns caused by muddy conditions in their drop-off areas, a Tuesday county press release states.Hanalei bottle center closedHANALEI — The Hanalei HI5 bottle redemption center was closed Tuesday due to the heavy rain, according to a county press releaseTalk on daily life in ancient Kaua‘i set for Nov. 12LIHU‘E — Recent archaeological investigations in Miloli‘i Valley on Na Pali Coast form the basis for a talk on daily life in ancient Kaua‘i set for Thursday, Nov. 12.KPD wins national TSA awardLIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Department has won a national Transportation Security Administration partnership award, KPD Chief Darryl Perry said.Robber arrested after punching Wal-mart worker in faceLIHU‘E — A 24-year-old Puhi man was arrested Saturday after being caught shoplifting and punching a Wal-mart employee in the face, a county press release states.Sound of musicBook Buzz this week discusses music resources at the library. You will not find all the latest hottest music CDs at Lihu‘e Library. What you will find is a CD music collection that focuses on a few things: Hawaiian music such as Amy Hanaiali‘i Gilliom’s new release “‘Aumakua” or Ho‘okena’s “Nani Mau Loa,” and music collections such as “Now That’s What I Call Music,” Grammy nominees or the new release of “The Very Best of Peter, Paul and Mary.”November 3rd, 2009 Fire Department’s spooky ways overflow doorwayLIHU‘E — The Wizard of Oz could not top the county attorneys as Ian Jung was crowned the winner of the Adult/Employee class during the Halloween Spooktacular, Thursday night.County Charter amendments move forwardLIHU‘E — While the county Charter Review Commission debates the merits and legality of the controversial county manager system of government, a number of other, more germane proposed changes are moving closer to earning spots on the ballot.Oil uncertainty pushes KIUC to find alternativesLIHU‘E — Oil prices topped $80 a barrel last month despite lower demand and a bad economy, leading Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative Chief Financial Officer David Bissell to think that speculation is to blame.Anahola man sentenced for credit fraudLIHU‘E — Even a child knows not to use a credit card if it is not in his or her own name, 5th Circuit Judge Kathleen Watanabe said.Speed ruled out in Ramson caseLIHU‘E — Police Saturday ruled out speed as a factor in the one-car crash that claimed the life of Preston Ramson, 21, of Kalaheo.CorrectionsThe Garden Island corrects errors of fact in news stories. If you notice an error, please contact us at one of the numbers listed in the staff box below.Talk Story for Tuesday, November 3, 2009“With the speed of technological development, Twitter will either evolve or vanish.”Living PathwaysBev Brody, the Kaua‘i Get Fit coordinator, Lt. Gov. James ‘Duke’ Aiona and Ray McCormick greet guests to the ‘Living Pathways’ workshop held Thursday morning at the Kaua‘i Hilton Beach Resort.KIUC proposes NEM pilot programLIHU‘E — Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative submitted a proposed net energy metering pilot program to the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission after KIUC, the Consumer Advocate, Hawai‘i Renewable Energy Association and Hawai‘i Solar Energy Association signed a stipulated agreement on the proposed program, a KIUC news release says.Kaua‘i Arbor Day tree giveaway set for SaturdayThe Kaua‘i Arbor Day tree giveaway is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at Kukui Grove Center in the parking lot behind KMart (at the Monday Farmer’s Market location, not in front of Macy’s), a news release says.Camera, memory card foundLIHU‘E — A Canon digital camera reportedly found in the ocean in front of the Sheraton Resort was reported missing recently by a couple who had been on their around-the-world honeymoon.November 2nd, 2009 Farm worker housing bill deferredLIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i County Council’s Planning Committee this week deferred until January a bill that would allow farms to provide housing for their workers, potentially providing a boon to island agriculture.Ewing stole from state to buy methLIHU‘E — A woman whom prosecutors said defrauded the state out of more than $18,000 and used the money to buy crystal methamphetamine, or ice, was sentenced to a year in prison on theft charges.Retailers gear up for NovemberPO‘IPU — Majorie De Souza is picturing a large “Tree of Giving” in the showroom of her shop.Bridge club resultsThe Sunrise Club plays at 9 a.m. every Thursday (open game) at the Community Building in Princeville. The club welcomes North Shore visitors and part-time vacationers.CorrectionsThe Garden Island corrects errors of fact in news stories. If you notice an error, please contact us at one of the numbers listed in the staff box below.Crafters display Christmas on HalloweenLIHU‘E — One lady came from the Mainland to shop for Christmas gifts, Mary Pigao said Saturday.Sunrise silhouettesThe sunrise silhouettes a stand of Norfolk pine trees Saturday morning at the Nawiliwili Road entrance to Kukui Grove Center. Dennis Fujimoto/The Garden IslandNovember 1st, 2009 Walkers bolster Kaua‘i United Way campaignLIHU‘E — More than 600 walkers from local high schools and community groups took a stroll Saturday to help themselves and the Kaua‘i United Way. |
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