Polls show close divide over impeachment and removal
Americans are following impeachment proceedings closely — and are slightly more likely to approve than disapprove of the inquiry itself. But the public is more closely split over whether President Donald Trump should be removed from office.
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines end miles partnership
Alaska Airlines and American Airlines will scale back their mileage plan partnership early next year, officials said.
Super typhoon on track to drench Japan’s main island
Japan is bracing for an approaching super typhoon that is on track to hit central and eastern regions over the three-day weekend with potential damage from torrential rains and strong winds.
Ecuador’s protesters march; clashes break out in Quito
Thousands of protesters staged anti-government rallies Wednesday, seeking to intensify pressure on Ecuador’s president after a week of unrest sparked by fuel price hikes.
2 dead in attack targeting German synagogue on Yom Kippur
A heavily armed assailant ranting about Jews tried to force his way into a synagogue in Germany on Yom Kippur, Judaism’s holiest day, then shot two people to death nearby in an attack Wednesday that was livestreamed on a popular gaming site.
Trump’s firewall holds solid on Fox News’ prime time
Critics of President Donald Trump who wonder about the tenacity of his supporters need only to spend three hours with Fox News Channel’s headliners to get an idea why.
Defying impeachment inquiry, Trump makes charge more certain
The combative White House letter vowing to defy the “illegitimate” impeachment inquiry has actually put President Donald Trump on a more certain path to charges. His refusal to honor subpoenas or allow testimony would likely play into a formal accusation against him.
For 1st time, Biden declares that Trump must be impeached
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said Wednesday for the first time that President Donald Trump must be impeached for abusing the powers of his office to help his own reelection.
US stocks notch broad gains amid renewed trade deal hopes
Stocks notched broad gains Wednesday on Wall Street as investors regained some of their optimism about the prospects for progress in the trade war between the U.S. and China.
US nuclear, uranium mining industries hope for Trump bailout
A plea from uranium mining companies and nuclear power plant operators for tax breaks and other federal financial boosts is going before President Donald Trump, as his administration studies reviving the U.S. uranium industry in the name of national security.
Southwest grounds 2 planes after finding cracks in key part
Southwest Airlines said Wednesday it grounded two Boeing jets after finding cracks in parts that connect the wings to the planes’ fuselage.
Trump’s Syria announcement blindsided many GOP supporters
For once, Republicans and Democrats in Congress were in the same place: out of the loop.
Woman accuses Matt Lauer of rape; former anchor denies claim
A woman who worked at NBC News claimed that Matt Lauer raped her at a hotel while on assignment for the Sochi Olympics, an encounter the former “Today” show host claimed was consensual.
Job fair today at War Memorial
LIHUE — The Kauai Job Fair is 9 a.m. to noon today at Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall.
Their time to shine
Marlina Vea, visiting from Fort Worth, Texas, was glad she came to help make Chinese pretzels on Tuesday at the Kekaha Neighborhood Center.
KIUC seeks input on water diversions
LIHUE — Kauai Island Utility Cooperative’s draft environmental assessment regarding the Waiahi hydropower plants has been published, and the public has until Nov. 7 to comment on it.
Ocean temps contribute to warmer weather
LIHUE — In the past 30 days, 16 record highs have been tied or broken at Lihue Airport.
Births for Wednesday, October 9, 2019
• Tiye Austin Ka Lamaku Aloha I Ka Hoaka Kanani Pahola O Kalani Waialeale Ishibashi • Kalea Linda Connor Schenk • Ryno Kupa‘a Herman Haneberg • La‘akea Kanawai Kaimina‘auao • Royal ‘A‘ali’ioumikalaninui Ragsac-Victor • Love Siorsce-Reyn Corr-Rita • Mason Kaimana Cariaga • Harlow Rae Nohealani Atmospera • Selina Wailana Caberto
KCC students shine in entrepreneur contest
LIHUE — Kauai Community College students did well in the nationwide “Entrepreneurship Challenge: Solutions for Sustainable Impact” program.
Servco to lease vehicles to 10 nonprofits
HONOLULU — As part of its Centennial Service Campaign in 2019, Servco Pacific Inc. is offering a two-year loan on four Toyota or Subaru vehicles to up to 10 different nonprofits.