1.1 million lose power as storms hit eastern U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of U.S. flights were canceled or delayed, and more than 1.1 million homes and businesses lost power Monday as destructively strong storms, including potential tornadoes, hail and lightning, moved through the eastern U.S.
Carcinogens found at Montana nuclear missile sites
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Air Force has detected unsafe levels of a likely carcinogen at underground launch control centers at a Montana nuclear missile base where a striking number of men and women have reported cancer diagnoses.
2 Russian missile strikes hit a city in eastern Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Two Russian missile strikes hit the city center of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region Monday evening, killing at least five people and wounding two dozen more, Ukrainian officials said.
Thousands in Haiti march for safety from gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Several thousand people — their faces covered to conceal their identities — marched through Haiti’s capital on Monday demanding protection from violent gangs who are pillaging neighborhoods in the capital Port-au-Prince and beyond.
U.S. diplomat denied meeting with Niger’s president
NIAMEY, Niger — A senior U.S. diplomat said coup leaders in Niger refused to allow her to meet Monday with the West African country’s democratically elected president, whom she described as under “virtual house arrest.”
South Korea evacuating thousands Scouts as storm
SEOUL, South Korea — Buses began moving thousands of global Scouts from their campsite on South Korea’s coast to inland venues Tuesday ahead of a tropical storm that is forecast to bring intense rains and strong winds to the peninsula within days.
Belarus military drills near Poland, Lithuania borders
TALLINN, Estonia — Belarus began military exercises Monday near its border with Poland and Lithuania, a move coming with tensions already heightened with the two NATO members over Russia-linked Wagner mercenaries moving to Belarus after their short-lived mutiny in Russia.
Kaua‘i schools welcome 11 new teachers from the Philippines
PUHI — Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Principal Jean Morris is ready for Monday when nearly 9,000 students return to school.
Kaua‘i kupuna come up short at state senior softball tourney
KAHULUI, Maui — Four of the Kaua‘i Senior Softball League teams made their way into the championship games at the 47th annual Hawai‘i Senior Softball Tournament that wrapped up Aug. 3 at Ichiro “Iron” Maehara Baseball Stadium in Kahului, Maui.
Happy Camper for Monday, August 7, 2023
Carol Yotsuda and her fellow artisans brought the Boro Boro Boutique back when Marlene Duarte and the Grove Farm Company welcomed nearly 40 craft vendors to the weekly Grove Farm Market held in the open field in Puhi
Waimea fire torches 10 acres on Saturday afternoon
WAIMEA — A group effort was needed to corral a brush fire of unknown origin on Saturday afternoon.
Obituaries for Monday, August 7, 2023
• Isabel ‘Bella’ Parraga Martin • Kenneth Uemura • Kyong Ae ‘Kay’ Uyeno • Annie Wahinekula (Apo) Lacro • Lucina Bayuca Cabanting • Edimor ‘Eddie’ Tangonan Yago
Heiva I Kaua‘i continues Sunday
Chief Miko of Te Vai Uranui joined by otea dancers during the special exhibition performance on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Heiva I Kaua‘i. The Heiva continues with more Tahitian dancing, drumming and craft vendors at the beach park on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 6, 2023.
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital gets legislative commendation
KAPA‘A — Senate President Ron Kouchi and Rep. Nadine Nakamura took advantage of the end of the legislative session to personally congratulate the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation, Kaua‘i Region, and more specifically, the Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital on its national honor that was announced during the legislative session.
Kaua‘i Community College Express Enrollment Night on Tuesday
PUHI — Kaua‘i Community College (KCC) will offer its Express Enrollment Night for students interested in enrolling for the fall semester Trades Program.
Road lane closures for the week of Aug. 6-12
LIHU‘E — A number of road lane closures are scheduled this week around the island, with most of the work taking place in the Wailua area, the Hawaii Department of Transportation said in a weekly update.
Letter for Sunday, August 6, 2023
• Be informed
Trump prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order
The Justice Department has asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Washington to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him.
Washington, Oregon leave behind heritage for Big Ten stability
SEATTLE — A day after leaving behind more than a century as a tenant to the premier athletic conference on the West Coast, Washington’s leadership said stability was at the forefront of its decision to join the Big Ten Conference.
Oregon extends crab fishing restrictions to protect whales
SALEM, Ore. — Oregon has extended rules restricting the state’s lucrative Dungeness crab fishery in order to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in ropes attached to crab traps, the state’s fish and wildlife department has announced.
Ukrainians move to North Dakota to help families back home
DICKINSON, N.D. — Maksym Bunchukov remembers hearing rockets explode in Zaporizhzhia as the war in Ukraine began.
DeSantis steps up dire warning to GOP about distractions
VINTON, Iowa — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is increasingly urging Republicans to avoid the temptation to refight the 2020 election next year, even as former President Donald Trump remains the dominant favorite for the 2024 GOP nomination on a message of vindicating his defeat.
Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker in 2nd attack
KYIV, Ukraine — Moscow promised retaliation Saturday after Ukrainian drones hit a Russian tanker in the Black Sea near Crimea late Friday, the second sea attack involving drones in one day.
North Korean leader Kim tours weapons factories
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toured the country’s key weapons factories, including those producing artillery systems and launch vehicles for nuclear-capable ballistic missiles, and pledged to speed up efforts to advance his military’s arms and war readiness, state media said Sunday.
Philippine military condemns Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannon
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military on Sunday condemned a Chinese coast guard ship’s “excessive and offensive” use of a water cannon to block a Filipino supply boat from delivering new troops, food, water and fuel to a Philippine-occupied shoal in the disputed South China Sea.