UK spy chief says rise of China world’s top security issue
LONDON — The head of Britain’s cyber-intelligence agency on Tuesday accused China of trying to “rewrite the rules of international security,” saying Beijing is using its economic and technological clout to clamp down at home and exert control abroad.
Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudis after OPEC+ cuts output
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Tuesday there will be “consequences” for Saudi Arabia as the Riyadh-led OPEC+ alliance moves to cut oil production and Democratic lawmakers call for a freeze on cooperation with the Saudis.
Hawai‘i won’t cooperate with states prosecuting for abortions
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i Gov. David Ige signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to prevent other states from punishing their residents who get an abortion in the islands and stop other states from sanctioning local doctors and nurses who provide such care.
Kinipopo Shopping Villages celebrates 35th anniversary Saturday
WAILUA — Kinipopo Shopping Village owner Beth Harrison said before the shopping village was built, the parcel adjacent to the Aloha Shell gas station was used by Avis Rent-A-Car as overflow parking from the Lihu‘e Airport.
‘Ele‘ele man arraigned on charge of electronic enticement of a child
LIHU‘E — The ‘Ele‘ele man picked up in the September “Keiki Shield” Sting Operation was arraigned at Lihu‘e Courthouse last week.
Ballot tracking service available to registered voters
With the November general election less than a month away, the Hawai‘i Office of Elections is encouraging registered voters to sign up for ballot tracking alerts.
Healthy living at free Princeville picnic hosted by AARP Hawai‘i
PRINCEVILLE — AARP Hawai‘i invites people to celebrate healthy living during a free Picnic in the Park in Princeville on Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Prince Albert Park.
Letter for Tuesday, October 11, 2022
• A promise to never return after incident on the beach
Obituary for Tuesday, October 11, 2022
• Florence ‘Babe’ Acain
Search continues for missing swimmer
The search for a 19-year-old missing swimmer, Jaren Asalele of O‘ahu, in waters off Kalihiwai on the North Shore, will continue Monday.
Happy Camper for Monday, October 10, 2022
What happens when The Pie Lady (Sandy Poenhelt of The Right Slice) meets the Banana Bread Lady (Emily Szurgot of Pulse of Aloha, whose storefront is her great-grandpa’s VW van from Idaho) at the Grove Farm Market in Puhi (free pumpkins Oct. 22 from 9:30 a.m. until supplies last)?
Deadline Monday for comments on KIUC’s West Kauai Energy Project
Public comments on the draft environmental assessment for Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative’s West Kaua‘i Energy Project are due by close of business today, Monday, Oct. 10.
Sunset sail is talk story with Kumu Sabra Kauka
Kaua‘i residents are invited to take advantage of kama‘aina rates on Saturday, Oct. 15, when Blue Dolphin Charters present the Na Pali Talk Story tour with Kumu Sabra Kauka.
Births for Monday, October 10, 2022
• Luna Namahana Rahtz • Caden Matthew Mabini Bagain • Claire Anela Rollins Havas • Caylee Hokulani Mabini Miguel • Shylin Kamalani Bagain • Ayla Tiya Alma Jitiam • Mia Elysse Venzon Ballesteros • Harper Grace Pico • Knixon Kekoaokalani Abreu • Kaia Neace Orozco • Meredith Paige Cardwell • Trayton Nohili Kapa‘a Pau‘ole • Cassidy Kahia‘aiokamalama Young • Brett Daniel Luken • Kassidy Ke‘alohilani Marie Rapozo • Kalani Ezekiel Banania • Abigail Anh Christian • Mattias Joaquin Suza Buckley
Hirono attends discussion on kupuna issues
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) recently met with the Kupuna Collective, a network of support organizations that focus on maximizing the health, independence and engagement of Hawai‘i’s older adults, for a roundtable conversation about supporting seniors in Hawai‘i.
Schaefer is Academic All-American
Milana Schaefer, a former Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League and current Waimea High School cheerleader, was recognized Sunday as a Pop Warner Academic All-American scholar-athlete during the KPWFL games at Hanapepe Stadium.
Letter for Monday, October 10, 2022
• Resort at Coco Palms may violate federal law
Pro bowlers share aloha, tips with Kaua‘i keglers
For about a week ending Oct. 1, a combined 40 adult and youth Kaua‘i bowlers were able to “Hang with the Tangs” through a series of workshops and bowling clinics where the honorary coaches were brothers and professional bowlers on the PBA Tour, Darren and Michael Tang.
PAL Kaua‘i founder earns national award
Jim Edmonds of Kaua‘i Permanently Affordable Living and Emerald Isle Properties has been named one of the National Association of Realtors Good Neighbor Award winners for founding PAL Kaua‘i in an effort at keeping the island’s workforce from leaving and making housing available and affordable to residents on the island.
Celebrating Kaua‘i National Wildlife Refuges
Friends of Kaua‘i Wildlife Refuges Executive Director Thomas Daubert announced Saturday that National Wildlife Refuge Week starts Tuesday and continues through Sunday at various North Shore locations.
Blessing the animals
Fern the goat was there Sunday, as were a pair of mynah birds, a cat and lots of dogs at the St. John’s - The Episcopal Church on West Kaua‘i.
Volunteers install skate ramps in Waimea
Randall Francisco, a Westside advocate, is hoping that children returning to Waimea Canyon Middle School Monday will be greeted by the new skate ramps installed by volunteers with the Kaua‘i Skate ‘Ohana and other community volunteers on Saturday.
Kaua‘i resident Ken Rosenthal earns SBA lending honor
LIHU‘E — Ken Rosenthal, on the heels of organizing a successful ‘Ohana Fit Fest on Saturday, Oct. 1, with his wife Maylette was busy on Tuesday, Oct. 3, making an errand stop at the Napa Pacific Service & Development before catching a flight to Arizona.
Kapa‘a sweeps Kaua‘i High in KIF volleyball
LIHU‘E — Kapa‘a High School girls volleyball came from behind Friday night to spoil the Kaua‘i High School’s Senior Night festivities at the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation girls volleyball games at the Kaua‘i High gym.
Braun puts the pedal to the metal at the GIRA Oct. 1 drag races
MANA — Danika Braun had the heavy foot during the Garden Isle Racing Association Oct. 1 drag races held at the Kaua‘i Raceway Park during daylight hours.