BBB: BBB Hawai‘i shares employment scams
With the fall college semester in full swing, many students are now looking for multiple sources of income as they balance their schoolwork and social life. Unfortunately, as they start their search, they may encounter or be solicited by a deceptive employment offer that can cost them money and sensitive personal information.
TAX MAN: Yes, people move because of excessive taxes
This week, we focus on a study that has just come out of the national Tax Foundation (with whom the Tax Foundation of Hawaii shares a name but not much else). That study looks at IRS and census data to see if tax considerations affect people’s decisions to move from one state and to another.
Obituaries for Sunday, October 23, 2022
• Florence ‘Babe’ Acain • Janice Lee Josephson • Rachel Sadae Watarai • Alicia A. Raco • Justin Otto Kauakahi • Dailinda M. Cabral • Lt. Charles Augustus Naihe • Mikiko Muraoka • Ruth Leilani (Kailikini) Naumu • Alfred W. Reis • Sione Kami Taufatofua
County distributes the last 6,000 COVID tests kits
LIHU‘E — Ross Kagawa of the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency was a one-man show on Friday at the Lihu‘e Neighborhood Center, which is where the last of the free COVID home test kits were distributed.
Lihu‘e Senior Center to host Craft Fair
LIHU‘E — Marian Ogata of the Lihu‘e Senior Center said the best recommendation she can make is to get there, early.
Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump, demanding historic testimony
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol formally issued an extraordinary subpoena to Donald Trump on Friday, demanding testimony from the former president who lawmakers say “personally orchestrated” a multi-part effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Graham asks Supreme Court to intervene after election ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after a lower court ordered him to testify before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in the state.
Justice Kagan: ‘Time will tell’ if court finds common ground
WASHINGTON — Justice Elena Kagan on Friday waded into the issue of divisiveness on the Supreme Court, saying that “time will tell” whether the court can get back to “finding common ground” after a term in which its six conservatives and three liberals split over contentious issues like abortion and gun rights.
Advanced recycling: Plastic crisis solution or distraction?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The plastics industry says there is a way to help solve the crisis of plastic waste plaguing the planet’s oceans, beaches and lands— recycle it, chemically.
Failing US nursing homes to face tougher federal penalties
WASHINGTON — The worst-of-the-worst nursing homes will face tougher penalties if conditions don’t improve at their facilities, the Biden administration announced Friday.
Ukrainian forces bombard river crossing; Kherson a fortress
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces bombarded Russian positions in the occupied and illegally annexed southern Kherson region, targeting resupply routes across a major river while inching closer Friday to a full assault on one of the first urban areas Russia captured after invading the country.
UN demands end to violence in Haiti, sanctions gang leader
UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Friday demanding an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti and imposing sanctions on individuals and groups threatening peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation — starting with a powerful gang leader.
Tropical Storm Roslyn strengthens off Mexico’s Pacific coast
MEXICO CITY — Tropical Storm Roslyn powered up to near hurricane strength off Mexico’s Pacific coast Friday as forecasters expected it to make a weekend landfall between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.
Pakistan taken off watch list for terror funding, laundering
ISLAMABAD — An international watchdog said Friday it is removing Pakistan from its so-called “gray list” of countries that do not take full measures to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, a move that was quickly welcomed by the country’s prime minister and other government officials.
Real Estate Directory for October 21, 2022
Find the latest real estate listings, broker information and home improvement ideas.
Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader
LONDON — Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson — ousted by ethics scandals just three months ago — jockeyed to make a comeback Friday as one of several contenders seeking to replace Liz Truss, whose rapid downfall threw the country’s leadership into disarray at a time of severe economic challenges.
Kawakami signs sea level rise bill into law
LIHU‘E — A groundbreaking plan aimed at regulating construction based on future sea level rise projections will now dictate the way in which the building industry moves forward on Kaua‘i.
Kaua‘i credit unions celebrate their day
LIHU‘E — Big or small, Kaua‘i’s credit unions ‘ohana, or not, credit unions on Kaua‘i shared the common bond of community and aloha Thursday.
Pa‘ina fundraiser at Kaua‘i Community College is Saturday
PO‘IPU — There are still tickets available for the Po‘ipu Food and Wine Festival Pa‘ina on Saturday, said Jody Kono Kjeldsen of the Po‘ipu Beach Foundation on Wednesday while watching Executive Chef Eric Oto of G.Lion Hawai‘i prepare his sample model vegan salad at the pop-up farmers’ market at The Shops at Kukui‘ula.
Hilario plans to represent himself in new Anahola murder trial
LIHU‘E — Against the recommendation of the court, Vicente Hilario agreed Thursday to represent himself in his upcoming murder trial.
Kaua‘i COVID-19 Update: 66 new cases
HONOLULU — Data released on Wednesday by the state Department of Health showed 66 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i, and 2,211 new cases statewide.
KPAL Boxing announces registration start
LIHU‘E — The Kaua‘i Police Activities League announced registration for keiki in grades 1 through 12 for its KPAL boxing programs in the Kapa‘a and Hanapepe stables.
Halloween candy buyback geos to help the troops
KALAHEO — For the seventh year, the Kalaheo Dental Group is hosting its Halloween Candy Buyback on Nov. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. at its offices in the Rainbow Plaza in Kalaheo.
Slow down on the highway through Kilauea
KILAUEA — The state Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that there is a reduction of the speed limit on Kuhio Highway between the highway’s intersections with Pili Road and Kalihiwai Road in Kilauea.
Happy Camper for Friday, October 21, 2022
Happy birthday to Waimea High School middle Safina Sandblom, who spent her special day (baby brother was running around the Wilcox Gymnasium on the Island School campus in Puhi with a handful of mini birthday balloons, and grandma and grandpa had a birthday balloon bouquet) fighting the Island School Voyagers for the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball championship.