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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

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!