Gabbard cites ‘political retaliation’ for her addition to TSA’s watch list
HONOLULU — State House Republicans defended former colleague, presidential candidate and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in a letter sent Sunday to the Transportation Security Administration demanding she be removed from the federal government’s terrorist watch list.
Celebrating Tatiana Weston-Webb Day on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — A lot of people, including Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, Senate President Ron Kouchi, Reps. Dee Morikawa, and Luke Evslin, took time out of their schedules to honor Olympic silver medalist Tatiana Weston-Webb at the Mo‘ikeha Building on Wednesday.
HART board considers contract for final segment of Skyline
HONOLULU — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s nearly $10 billion, 19-mile Skyline fixed-rail system is pending its final run to Kaka‘ako.
USCG assists boater whose vessel took on water off Pakala Beach
PAKALA BEACH — A fishing vessel on Kauai’s westside was assisted by the U.S. Coast Guard after becoming disabled and taking on water on Tuesday.
Griffin Lin, 9, swims to gold in Idaho
LIHU‘E — When the Swim Kaua‘i Aquatics athletes — Ryder Lin, Griffin Lin and Sean Lottermoser — returned home from Boise, Idaho on Sunday, 9-year-old Griffin was the sole swimmer that pocketed five medals.
DOJ ramps up scrutiny in Hawaiian-Alaska merger
HONOLULU — Mixed signals are coming as an extended deadline for federal antitrust enforcers to review the proposed $1.9 billion merger between competitors Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines draws to a close.
Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee on Oct. 26
Anyone who is 60 years, or older, on Sept. 1 is eligible to participate in the 2024 Kiwanis Kupuna Spelling Bee that will contest on Oct. 26 at Honpa Hongwanji Hawai‘i Betsuin on the Pali Highway in Honolulu.
The Salvation Army can use help on Kaua‘i
HANAPEPE — As the year heads into its final months, Eric Nordmeier of the West Kaua‘i Lions Club announced the Salvation Army, Hanapepe Corps is in need of community help in administering the multiple programsfor this year.
Births for Thursday, August 15, 2024
• Scarlet Reese McIntosh • Isla Mae Montgomery • Liam Eddie Rapozo Yago • Marley Kealohilaniomakana Jones
Obituaries for Thursday, August 15, 2024
• Dora Kurasaki • Ronald Susumu Saiki • Sally Gayagas