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High surf warning downgraded to advisory

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Friday, March 22nd, 8:45 am

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- The National Weather Service says a storm in the North Pacific has generated a large west-northwest swell that is on Thursday afternoon and will continue to through the evening.

FRIDAY MORNING UPDATE: The National Weather Service has downgraded a high-surf warning issued Thursday to a high-surf advisory until 6 a.m. Saturday. 

The high surf warning is in effect for the north and west facing shores of Niihau, Kauai, Oahu, Molokai and the north facing shores of Maui. 

The warning expires 6 a.m. Friday.

According to the warning, surf along north facing shores will be at heights of up to 20 to 25 feet through tonight. Along the islands' west facing shores, surf will build to 15 to 20 feet.

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Volunteers still needed for humpback whale count

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Friday, March 22nd, 5:57 am

LIHUE, KAUAI (HawaiiNewsNow)- There is still room for
volunteer counters for the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine
Sanctuary Ocean Count, which will take place starting at 8 a.m. March 30.

However, registration needs to take
place immediately because the final workshop for training will take place
Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the King Kaumuali'i Elementary School cafeteria.

The volunteer training for the
Sanctuary Ocean Count is a mandatory requirement for volunteers interested in
participating in the Sanctuary Ocean Count on the island of Kaua'i.

Volunteers are able to register online
by visitingsanctuaryoceancount.org or by calling 246-2860 for more information.

During February, more than 650
volunteers collected data from the shores of O'ahu, Kaua'i and the Big Island
during the Sanctuary Ocean Count held on Feb. 23.

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Capitol Bake Off Benefits the Hawaii Meth Project

Submitted by McNeil Wilson Communications
Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 5:21pm
Capitol Bake Off Benefits the Hawaii Meth Project

Representative James Tokioka (D-HI 15th District) of Kauai hosted the 2nd Annual Bake Off at the Hawaii State Capitol with proceeds benefiting the Hawaii Meth Project. Contestants entered their tasty treats to be judged by a celebrity chef panel consisting of Alan Wong, Roy Yamaguchi, Kelvin Ro, and Hiroshi Fukui. The baked goods also had to stand up to customers, who could purchase the treats once the judges had their chance to vote. Proceeds collected from the sale of the goods were donated directly to the Hawaii Meth Project. Contestants also had to provide an answer to the question, “What does the Hawaii Meth Project mean to you?” Winners were chosen by a combination of points awarded from the chefs’ scores, buyer’s choice votes and the contestants’ individual responses to the Hawaii Meth Project’s question.

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Kauai man arrested after posting video of drinking and driving online

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Wednesday, March 20th, 4:27 pm
Richard Gerald Godbehere, Jr.

LIHUE, KAUAI (HawaiiNewsNow)- Kauai police have arrested a Kapaa resident after the man posted an online video of himself drinking while driving.

Richard Gerald Godbehere, Jr. was arrested on February 22 for Consuming/Possessing Liquor While Operating a Vehicle and Driving Without a License. He has since been released pending an April court appearance.

In the roughly four-minute video, which appears to have been posted in late December, Godbehere pops open a capped beer bottle and proceeds to drink it while driving and speaking into a camera.

"I'm so happy to be drinking and driving," states Godbehere during the video. "We all know drinking and driving is against the law; you're not supposed to do that. But they didn't say anything about driving and drinking," he continued.

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Red Cross Course Calendar (Kauai - April 2013)

Submitted by American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter, Hawaii Red Cross
Monday, March 18th, 2013, 5:18pm
Red Cross Course Calendar (Kauai - April 2013)

First Aid – ONLINE BLENDED LEARNING COURSE: This blended learning course consists of online learning and a classroom skills session. Online learning must be completed prior to attending the classroom skills session. Learn emergency action steps and first aid procedures for injuries and sudden illnesses. After registering, you will receive an attachment with more info on the class. Classroom sessions are available on April 30 at 9:00am–10:00am. Successful students will receive an American Red Cross certificate for First Aid valid for two years. Classes are based on availability and subject to change.  Training is held at the Breath of Life Church at 4303 Rice Street in the Rice Shopping Center; Cost is $70. Register online at www.redcross.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

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Victim identified in fatal Kauai crash, driver arrested

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Monday, March 18th, 4:22 pm
Robert Yount

KIPU, KAUAI (HawaiiNewsNow)- Police have identified the 26-year-old Waimea woman who died after she was hit by a vehicle in Kipu on Saturday as Jill Garnett.

Kauai police have also confirmed that the driver of the SUV that struck Garnett was arrested for second degree Negligent Homicide. Police booked 82-year-old Robert Yount of Kalaheo on Saturday. He has since been released from custody pending further investigation.

According to a preliminary police report, Garnett was walking along the eastbound shoulder of Kaumualii Highway, heading west, when at approximately 8:55 a.m. she was struck by an eastbound SUV near the Kipu Road junction.

Yount did not sustain any injuries and had no passengers in his vehicle at the time of the incident.

It has not yet been determined if speed, drugs, or alcohol were contributing factors in the fatal crash. The case remains under investigation.

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Kauai officials report 10th drowning of the year

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Friday, March 15th, 4:12 pm

HANAPEPE, KAUAI (HawaiiNewsNow)- Rescue officials have confirmed that Kaua'i's tenth drowning occurred Thursday night off Glass Beach in 'Ele'ele, when a man died while spear fishing with friends.

He has been identified as John-Eric Parinas.

According to a preliminary police report, the 35-year-old 'Ele'ele man was diving in waters off Glass Beach at around 9 p.m., when he apparently experienced a muscle cramp and attempted to make his way to shore.

While walking along a rock ledge, Parinas was reportedly swept away by waves. Friends then located him underwater and brought his unresponsive body to shore and performed CPR while awaiting medical assistance.

Firefighters located the victim down a rocky cliff and navigated through rough surf to carry him out of the area on a Stokes litter. Medics then transported him to Kaua'i Veterans Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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