Come get a ‘Taste’ of Kaua‘i High
Everyone is invited to the Taste of Kaua‘i High on Nov. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the school’s west courtyard.
A 100th birthday and reunion celebration
James “Jimmy” Uemura celebrated his 100th birthday on July 30, 2022, at Kalihiwai.
Macy’s looks to a ‘brighter future’
Debbie Chuckas, the Macy’s Kukui Grove stores manager, and some of the Macy’s ‘ohana, celebrated the presentation of its “Mission Every One” $2,500 scholarship to the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i Foundation.
Possible shark encounter in Kalapaki Bay
Montana visitor Scott Hill was returning from snorkeling in Kalapaki Bay on Tuesday afternoon when he felt a strong tug on his fin.
Candidates speak on housing at the Kaua‘i Realtors forum
With soaring rents making life on the island less and less affordable, housing is the No. 1 issue for many voters this election season.
Deadline for fun is today
The deadline is Thursday to register for some of the Halloween fun at Kukui Grove Center.
Kupono finds gold in senior softball in Utah
Clifford Lee and the Kaua‘i Kupono came from behind to win the gold medal during the Huntsman Senior Games in St. George, Utah.
Kapa‘a takes KIF cheer championship
Less than two points separated the first- and second-place finishers on Tuesday night during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation cheer championships contested at the Clem Gomes Gym on the Waimea High campus.
Improvements coming to Hanapepe Stadium
HANAPEPE — State Senate President Ron Kouchi and state Rep. Dee Morikawa both had memories of working the food booth that is an integral part of Hanapepe Stadium.
How safe is your keiki car seat?
LIHU‘E — Certified Child Car Seat inspector Lisa Dau from the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children said a new law pertaining to child passenger restraint was passed in July, and it’s beneficial for users of keiki car seats and boosters to have their equipment checked for not only compliance with the new law, but also for safety effectiveness.
Kaua‘i man arraigned in Keiki Shield case
LIHU‘E — The second man implicated in the Keiki Shield sting operation aimed at catching online sexual predators has pleaded not guilty.
Kaua‘i High earns boys, girls KIF cross country championships
LIHU‘E — Paced by Kaua‘i High School runners Brennen Corregedore and Emma Burgess, the Red Raiders were propelled to Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation championship status on Saturday during the final KIF cross-country meet held at the Island School campus.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Trick, or treat! Halloween is in full swing. Laurie Ho, Amy Chun and all those Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau ‘ohana — they’re at the state convention on O‘ahu — missed out on the free pumpkin giveaway at the Pau Hana Market at Kukui Grove Center in Liuh‘e on Monday, where, surprise, got to talk story with Carol Texeira, Vianne Tabata and Sonia Topenio.
HOOSER: Reclaiming Coco Palms — a just cause
I’ve never donated $2,000 to anything, let alone $10,000. Like most of us, I don’t have a ton of money and after the bills that are due on the first of every month are paid, there’s no shortage of other family needs and wants.
JONES: Why your exercise should include cardio
Aloha Doug: In your column from a few weeks ago, you mentioned the different types of activities, which actually qualify as “true and on-purpose” exercise.
Letters for Wednesday, October 26, 2022
• Save Hale Le‘a Clinic • Which County Council Candidate Represents You?
Obituaries for Wednesday, October 26, 2022
• Allen Kunio Ihara • Bessie Duran Garbo • Ruth Leilani (Kailikini) Naumu • Florence ‘Babe’ Acain • Dailinda M. Cabral • Lt. Charles Augustus Naihe • Marina Caberto Igne • Elsie Taeko Takata
School gunman had AR-15-style weapon, 600 rounds of ammo
ST. LOUIS — A 19-year-old who killed a teacher and a 15-year-old girl at a St. Louis high school was armed with an AR-15-style rifle and what appeared to be more than 600 rounds of ammunition, a police official said Tuesday.
Dodge, deny or fib: Candidates stay vague on 2024 plans
WASHINGTON — They dodge. They hedge. And, yes, they sometimes even fib — or at least flip-flop.
Biden gets updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden rolled up his sleeve and got his updated COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday, as he urged millions of people who have yet to be boosted to do so by Halloween, if possible, so they can gather safely with family and friends this holiday season.
Doctors say ‘fossil fuel addiction’ kills, starves millions
Extreme weather from climate change triggered hunger in nearly 100 million people and increased heat deaths by 68% in vulnerable populations worldwide as the world’s “fossil fuel addiction” degrades public health each year, doctors reported in a new study.
Most in US want more action on climate change: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON — Nearly two-thirds of Americans think the federal government is not doing enough to fight climate change, according to a new poll that shows limited public awareness about a sweeping new law that commits the U.S. to its largest ever investment to combat global warming.
Ukraine alleges Russian dirty bomb deception at nuke plant
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s nuclear energy operator said Tuesday that Russian forces were performing secret work at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, activity that could shed light on Russia’s claims that the Ukrainian military is preparing a “provocation” involving a radioactive device.
Putin scrambles to boost weapons production for Ukraine war
KYIV, Ukraine — Russian President Vladimir Putin, facing military production delays and mounting losses, urged his government Tuesday to cut through bureaucracy to crank out enough weapons and supplies to feed the war in Ukraine, where a Western-armed Ukrainian counteroffensive has set back Russia’s forces.
Russian court rejects Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence
MOSCOW — A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington.