Europe sizzles under heat wave that’s going to get worse
ROME — Scorching temperatures across Europe forced the closure of the Acropolis in Athens for a second day as officials warned Saturday of even hotter weather next week, when the mercury is forecast to top 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in several popular Mediterranean tourist destinations.
Only five of Kaua‘i’s ‘akikiki left in wild
LIHU‘E — Only five of the native Hawaiian honeycreeper species, ‘akikiki, are left in the wild. after a decades-long population decline, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Kaua‘i North Shore Lions roar with $50,000 in scholarships
PRINCEVILLE — With the help of the Steve and Janine Hunt Family Foundation, a golf tourney and Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, the Kaua‘i North Shore Lions Club celebrated its $50,000 goal for scholarships that were shared by 29 North Shore students on Wednesday.
Kawaihau Minors earn District 1 title
KAPA‘A — The Kawaihau Community Little League Minors division is a step closer to reaching the pinnacle of its division after the Kawaihau Minors All-Stars captured the District 1 title with a 7-3 win over Kainalu at the Hawai‘i Little League Minors Division District 1 championship game on Wednesday afternoon on O‘ahu.
Happy Camper for Saturday, July 15, 2023
Don’t forget, Saturday is the Back to School Bash when nearly 3,000 backpacks of school supplies — there’s more than 1,500 for elementary (kindergarten through Grade 5), and more than 1,200 backpacks for middle and high school (Grades 6 through 12) — will be given away …
New law gives hemp industry a boost
LIHU‘E — The local hemp industry found itself on better ground on Wednesday, when legislation repealing redundant regulations became law in Hawai‘i.
Bird cape making workshop coming up
HANAPEPE — The Storybook Theatre invites everyone to learn from fabric artist Evelyn Roth on July 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Storybook Theatre in Hanapepe.
ISLAND HISTORY: Gurre P. Noble – co-author, with Eric Knudsen, of ‘Kanuka of Kaua‘i’
In her forward to “Kanuka of Kaua‘i,” the biography of west Kaua‘i konohiki (king’s agent) Valdemar Knudsen (1820-1898), which she co-wrote with Valdemar’s son, “Kaua‘i’s Teller of Hawaiian Tales” Eric Knudsen (1872-1957), Isle author and poet Gurre P. Noble (1902-1989) wrote the following in referring to Valdemar Knudsen:
CRITTER: “Sharktober” October shark attacks explained
For the past five years I have been in the National Geographic series every summer called When Sharks Attack. The purpose of the show is to expose possible explanations for why sharks sometimes bite swimmers, surfers, paddlers and divers here in Hawai‘i.
ERSOY: Newest miracle weight loss drug
You might have heard about a new weight loss drug called “Semaglutide”. It has been in use for some time already for treating type 2 diabetes, and the FDA approved it in 2021 to also be used for weight loss in obese individuals.
TAX MAN: How not to cool the schools in the Aloha State
Imagine Hawai‘i’s keiki sitting in hot classrooms. That has been an issue for our public schools for many years, with then-Governor Ige signing several bills, such as Act 47 of 2016 that appropriated $100 million toward heat abatement upgrades, and Act 260 of 2022 that appropriated another $10 million.
K-DRAMA: Hong-joo feels guilty for causing Woo-tak’s injury
Following are this week’s synopses of shows on KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles.
Obituaries for Saturday, July 15, 2023
• Arthur K. Pia • Derek Akira Wasano • Rodney Uwane Sonoda • Barbara Jean Kuulani Leota • Rudy Madrid Fernandez
Some Republicans worry Trump may be unstoppable
NEW YORK — He’s been indictedtwice. Found liable for sexual abuse. And he’s viewed unfavorably by about a third of his party. But six months before Republicans begin to choose their next presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump remains the race’s dominant front-runner.
Movie, TV stars join screenwriters in picket lines
LOS ANGELES — “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis, Rosario Dawson and other top movie and TV actors joined picket lines alongside screenwriters Friday on the first full day of a walkout that has become Hollywood’s biggest labor fight in decades.
Tens of millions across U.S. endure scorching temperatures
LAS VEGAS — Visitors to Las Vegas on Friday stepped out momentarily to snap photos and were hit by blast-furnace air. But most will spend their vacations in a vastly different climate — at casinos where the chilly air conditioning might require a light sweater.
Why a single senator is blocking U.S. military promotions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville is waging an unprecedented campaign to try to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions, forcing less experienced leaders into top jobs and raising concerns at the Pentagon about military readiness.
Efforts to deceive are a top concern among state election officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Efforts to deceive the public about voting and elections remain a top concern for state election officials as they dig into preparations for the 2024 election.
Japan prepares to release radioactive water from Fukushima
FUTABA, Japan — At Japan’s tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, giant blue pipes have been constructed to bring in torrents of seawater to dilute treated, radioactive water under a plan to discharge it gradually into the Pacific Ocean.
F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. is beefing up its use of fighter jets around the strategic Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures, a senior defense official said Friday, adding that the U.S. is increasingly concerned about the growing ties between Iran, Russia and Syria across the Middle East.
France celebrates Bastille Day with parades, parties, extra police
PARIS — French fighter jets trailed red-white-and-blue smoke over Paris monuments, families held picnics and firefighters hosted holiday balls around France to celebrate Bastille Day on Friday, a moment of much-needed festivity after mass protests, riots and political divisions that have riven the country this year.
Putin wants to attend an August economic summit
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to attend an economic summit in South Africa next month and the country is desperately trying to persuade him to stay away to avoid the legal and diplomatic fallout over his international arrest warrant, South Africa’s deputy president said in an interview with a news website on Friday.
Political turbulence rolling through Central America
MEXICO CITY — Central America is experiencing a wave of unrest that is remarkable even for a region whose history is riddled with turbulence. The most recent example is a political upheaval in Guatemala as the country heads for a runoff presidential election in August.
Brazil wants 10-year pause on deep sea mining
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Brazil on Friday urged a 10-year precautionary pause on deep sea mining in international waters just days after companies and countries were allowed to start applying for provisional licenses.
Real Estate Directory for July 14, 2023
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