Holy anniversary! Displays of bat signal fete Batman at 80
It’s no joker. The night is lighting up Saturday around the world with the famous bat signal to mark a special anniversary for Batman.
Lorena spares Los Cabos, heads up coast of Mexico’s Baja
Hurricane Lorena spared the resort-studded twin cities of Los Cabos a direct hit, instead heading up the east coast of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula on Saturday.
AP interview: Colombian leader warns Venezuela
Colombia’s president compared Nicolás Maduro to Serbian war criminal Slobodan Milosevic as he goes on a diplomatic offensive to corral the Venezuelan socialist, warning that he would be making a “stupid” mistake if he were to attack his U.S.-backed neighbor.
1 event near Area 51 pulls plug; second festival continues
The promoter of an event set up for Earthlings to party in the remote Nevada desert around the “Storm Area 51” internet craze canceled a Saturday show due to low attendance, while the host of a festival for several thousand people in the tiny town of Rachel said her show will go on.
Fifth death linked to storm that walloped Houston area
The widespread damage brought to the Houston area by one of the wettest tropical cyclones in U.S. history came into broader view Saturday, as floodwaters receded to reveal the exhausting cleanup effort that lies ahead for many communities and homeowners.
Sheriff: 2 dead, 8 wounded in South Carolina bar shooting
Two men were fatally shot early Saturday at a South Carolina sports bar and eight other people were wounded in the gunfire, authorities said. A suspect was being sought.
Woman runs own half marathon after mix-up with UK race
A Massachusetts woman thought she was signing up to run a half marathon near her home, not across the Atlantic Ocean.
Army recruit dies before training exercise in South Carolina
An 18-year-old Army recruit at Fort Jackson in South Carolina has died before a training exercise.
4 die after bus with Chinese tourists crashes in Utah
Four people died after a tour bus carrying them and other visitors from China crashed, rolling onto a guard rail and leaving carnage and debris in its wake on a highway running through the red-rock landscape of southern Utah.
Police: Suspect in cop shooting, bike attack captured
A man suspected of shooting and wounding a Chicago police officer on Saturday and of being the bicyclist who shot a woman in broad daylight near downtown days earlier has been captured, police said.
Steak, beer and politics: 2020 Democrats descend on Iowa
With marching bands, drum lines, hundreds of yard signs and at least one firetruck, Democratic presidential candidates made a colorful and often loud pitch to Iowa Democrats at the Steak Fry fundraiser in Des Moines on Saturday.
Coast Guard to enact buffer around competitive swim events
The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed plans to enact an ocean buffer zone in Hawaii for athletes competing in Ironman World Championship-related events.
28 telescope protesters plead not guilty in Hawaii court
Dozens of people arrested on the Big Island during the first week of Mauna Kea demonstrations in July have pleaded not guilty in their first court appearances.
KPD hosts free car seat check today
In recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Kauai Police Department will be hosting a free car seat safety inspection from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Walmart.
Taking a stand
When Sabryn Rudinoff visited Anini Beach a few weeks ago, she planned to just spend the day “chilling.”
‘Our planet’
Hundreds of residents gathered at the Kauai Community College campus in Puhi Friday afternoon, joining people all over the world for a day of global climate protests.
Student reportedly threatens school
A student at Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School allegedly made threats against the school and its students Thursday, prompting a police investigation and increased security on campus the following day.
Lots to do at Lihue Public Library
The library offers many educational and recreational resources for the community.
Chess players capture titles
Parents watching the games at the Kauai Community Chess Club notice the intensity and focus that their children display during the games.
Obituaries for Saturday, September 21, 2019
• Benjamin Albarado Allianic Sr. • Clifford Yutaka Kojiri • Glenn Ku‘uleinaniakealoha Kapahu • Sharon Mae Santiago