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KPD is asking for help with finding a missing person

KPD is asking for help with finding a missing person

LĪHU‘E – The Kaua‘i Police Department is asking for the public’s help with finding a missing person.

Brent Van Arsdell, age 48, who resides in the Kawaihau district, was last seen or heard from on November 13, 2011 by his landlord.

His family and friends are concerned because they say it is unlike Van Arsdell not to make contact with anyone for this length of time.

Van Arsdell is six feet tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown hair, a fair/light complexion and a medium build.

Van Arsdell is of Caucasian descent.

Anyone with information about Van Arsdell is urged to call KPD Dispatch at 241-1711, the Investigative Services Bureau, 241-1696, or Crime Stoppers, 241-1887.

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Sen. Ronald Kouchi hosting transportation town meeting on Dec. 1

Sen. Ronald Kouchi hosting transportation town meeting on Dec. 1

The following information is provided by the State of Hawaii Senate:

Senator Ronald Kouchi is hosting a transportation Town Meeting that includes representatives from the Hawaii State Department of Transportation and County of Kaua'i on Thursday, December 1, 2011. It will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the King Kaumuali'i Elementary School Cafeteria (4380 Hanamaulu Road).

The Hawai'i State Department of Transportation (DOT) team will provide information on continuing projects. Residents will have the opportunity to provide comments and ask questions.

Wind Advisory expires as winds back down

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNews) - A wind advisory that was posted for Maui County and the Big Island of Hawaii overnight has been allowed to expire. Winds are still breezy, but have diminished below advisory levels.

Winds are forecast to continue to weaken through the evening into Monday with the approach of another cold front. The stronger winds Saturday came behind a cold front from the north-northwest that has cleared the Big Island. A dry and stable airmass will keep showers to a minimum today, with cooler temperatures.

Related story: High Surf Advisory issued for north, west and east shores

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Injured hiker rescued from Hanakapiai

Injured hiker rescued from Hanakapiai

HANAKAPIAI – A 62 year-old male visitor from California was rescued from the Hanakapiai trail late Monday afternoon. 

The visitor fell and fractured his ankle while hiking near the 1/2 mile mark in on the trail to Hanakapiai Beach.            

Station 1 responded to the scene and prepared the hiker to be lifted in a rescue basket   Rescue 3 and Air 1 extricated the injured man and transport him to the Princeville Airport.  Medics were waiting his arrival and transported him to the hospital.

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Body of elderly man found in shallow water

Body of elderly man found in shallow water

NAWILIWILI – The body of a 90-year-old man was found on Nov. 4 in shallow water near the Nawiliwili Yacht Club. No foul play is suspected.

The victim was identified as Roy Shiroma of Lihu'e.

A fisherman came upon the body at around 11:05 pm while catching ‘opae (freshwater shrimp) near the base of a floating wooden dock used by kayak companies.

The victim was pulled out of the water by a friend of the fisherman, who then started CPR.

When police arrived on scene, they continued CPR until medics arrived.

Efforts to revive Shiroma were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at Wilcox Hospital.

Autopsy results are pending.

Body surfing incident at Shipwreck Beach

Body surfing incident at Shipwreck Beach

PO'IPU – A 59-year-old Honolulu man was airlifted to Queen’s Medical Center on Tuesday after a body surfing incident at Shipwreck Beach in Po'ipu.

His current condition is not known.

According to witnesses, the man was body surfing at Shipwreck Beach at around 6:06 pm and had caught a wave when they noticed that he was unresponsive. They brought him to shore and bystanders started CPR.

When fire fighters from the Kōloa station arrived on scene, they continued CPR on the victim and his pulse returned.

Medics then transported the victim to Wilcox Hospital, where he was treated and then prepared for an airlift to O‘ahu.

Kauai police searching for suspect offering rides to teen girls

Kauai police searching for suspect offering rides to teen girls

Police on the Garden Isle are looking for a man who is offering rides to teenage girls in the Wailua-Hanamaulu areas.

According to officials, the man is believed to between 25 and 30. He is described as bald, fair-skinned and was last seen driving a black or dark-colored Ford Mustang, possibly a convertible.

Police are warning the public to not get into the car.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 241-1711.