US businesses propose hiding trade data used to trace abuse
A group of major U.S. businesses wants the government to hide key import data — a move trade experts say would make it more difficult for Americans to link the products they buy to labor abuse overseas.
At Georgia debate, Abrams and Kemp clash on abortion, crime
ATLANTA — Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams painted different visions for the future of Georgia, clashing on the economy, crime, voting and education as they debated Monday night after more than 100,000 Georgians swarmed to the polls of the first day of early voting.
House panel: Trump’s bills to Secret Service ‘exorbitant’
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s private company arranged for the Secret Service to pay for rooms at his properties in excess of government-approved rates at least 40 times, including two charges for more than $1,100 per room, per night, according to documents released Monday by a congressional committee.
Suicide drones strike fear in Ukraine’s capital, killing 4
KYIV, Ukraine — Waves of explosives-laden suicide drones struck Ukraine’s capital Monday, setting buildings ablaze, tearing a hole in one of them and sending people scurrying for cover or trying to shoot them down in what the president said was Russia’s attempt to terrorize civilians.
Small town in southern Mexico hosts thousands of migrants
MEXICO CITY — As migrants, especially Venezuelans, struggle to come to terms with a new U.S. policy discouraging border crossings, one small town in southern Mexico is unexpectedly playing host to thousands of migrants camped far from the U.S. border.
UK leader in peril after Treasury chief axes ‘Trussonomics’
LONDON — The U.K.’s new Treasury chief ripped up the government’s economic plan on Monday, dramatically reversing most of the tax cuts and spending plans that new Prime Minister Liz Truss announced less than a month ago. The move raises more questions about how long the beleaguered British leader can stay in office, though Truss insisted she has no plans to quit.
Nigeria races to assist flood victims; death toll tops 600
ABUJA, Nigeria — The death toll from floods in Nigeria this year has increased to 603 as local authorities race to get relief items to hundreds of thousands being evacuated from their submerged homes.
Haiti calls for help at the UN as world mulls assistance
UNITED NATIONS — The United States and Mexico said Monday they are preparing a U.N. resolution that would authorize an international mission to help improve security in Haiti, whose government issued a “distress call” for the people of the crisis-wracked nation.
Court rejects appeal to give American Samoans citizenship
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal seeking to give people born in American Samoa U.S. citizenship.
Ex-Honolulu planning official pleads guilty in bribery case
HONOLULU — A former Honolulu building plans examiner pleaded guilty Monday to all charges in an indictment accusing him of participating in a scheme to take bribes in exchange for expediting projects.
Warriors spoil Raiders’ senior game
Facing a 28-0 deficit in the fourth quarter Saturday, a lone touchdown by Kaua‘i High prevented a shutout by the Kapa‘a High Warriors during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation football games at Vidinha Stadium.
Happy Camper for Monday, October 17, 2022
Congressional candidate Jill Tokuda had flying saucers from the Kekaha Titans for lunch (dessert must be coming from the Chocolate and Coffee Festival!) Saturday when she popped in at the Harvest Festival where the Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital crew was sizing, fitting and giving away free pumpkin-colored bicycle helmets and other items (Jackie Kanna said “Ma‘i” from Ma‘i Movement is the Hawaiian word for a woman’s period, and they met three young girls the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation Kaua‘i Region volunteers helped with information and the period packets they were distributing.
Letters for Monday, October 17, 2022
• Rude, insulting people are everywhere • Clean up mess in Waimea
Addressing homelessness on public lands
The shoreline on the western side of O‘ahu’s only urban state park is intended to be a place for residents and visitors to fish and swim and participate in recreational pursuits.
Obituaries for Monday, October 17, 2022
• Florendo Balais Lacerona • Alfred W. Reis • Patricia Jane Carvalho
Free pumpkins start rolling
Nearly 800 pumpkins were distributed free Saturday during the Ninth annual Harvest Festival at the Kekaha Neighborhood Center, where a steady stream of patrons from all parts of the island met for pumpkins and an assortment of activities, entertainment and good food.
Kaua‘i road closures for the week of Oct. 16-22
KILAUEA — The state Department of Transportation announced a roving right-lane closure on Kuhio Highway is possible in either direction between mile markers 10.2 and 24.4, Kealia Road and Kahiliholo Road, from Monday through Friday, Oct. 17 to 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for grass cutting.
Kaua‘i council candidates make their closing statements
LIHU‘E — The Garden Island asked the 14 County Council candidates to submit closing statements ahead of the mailing of ballots on Oct. 19.
Kaua‘i mayoral candidates answer questions on drug treatment center, housing, evictions
LIHU‘E — The Garden Island spoke to mayoral candidates Derek Kawakami and Michael Roven Poai last week on some of the major issues facing the county:
Ballots are coming out to Kaua‘i voters this week — Here’s what you need to know
LIHU‘E — The 2022 general election is almost upon us, with all seven Kaua‘i County Council seats, the mayor’s office and four Kaua‘i state Legislature positions up for grabs.
What are the Kaua‘i county ballot proposals?
Along with picking their elected representatives, voters will have the chance to decide on the fate of four ballot proposals this election season. The Charter Commission put forward the questions, which they have described in detail below:
Island School Voyagers force playoff; face Waimea Tuesday
KAPA‘A — There will be a playoff for the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball title Tuesday at the Wilcox Gymnasium on the Island School campus in Puhi, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Giving back ‘best part’ of Kaua‘i Marathon
Jeff and Liz Sacchini of the Kaua‘i Marathon were on-island to wrap up the 2022 Kaua‘i Marathon by donating a total of $20,000 to three Kaua‘i nonprofit organizations through the charitable giving arm of the event that was run during the Labor Day weekend.
Firefighters extinguish structure fire in Waipouli on Friday
WAIPOULI – Firefighters extinguished a structure in Waipouli Friday afternoon.
Happy Camper for Sunday, October 16, 2022
Kudos to Renae Hamilton Cambeilh of the YWCA of Kaua‘i, the Zonta Club of Kaua‘i, the Mokihana Club and Alice Luck of the Kaua‘i Planning & Action Alliance, Keiki to Career, Kamawailualani, and all those communication people for hosting the (Luke Evslin said “first”) in-person political forum for County Council candidates (yes, Nelson Mukai made it to the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball games in time Friday night, and Billy DeCosta’s Kapa‘a High School construction students are moving along with their code-approved tiny homes project). Very thought-provoking event!