Chicago police union head urges cops to defy vaccine mandate
CHICAGO — The head of the Chicago police officers union has called on its members to defy the city’s requirement to report their COVID-19 vaccination status by Friday or be placed on unpaid leave.
Lawyer who aided Trump subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
WASHINGTON — The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has issued a subpoena to a former Justice Department lawyer who positioned himself as an ally of Donald Trump and aided the Republican president’s efforts to challenge the results of the 2020 election.
Trump campaign, others: Dominion worker suit is groundless
DENVER — Attorneys for President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, its onetime attorney Rudy Giuliani and conservative media figures asked a judge Wednesday to dismiss a defamation lawsuit by a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems who argues he lost his job after being named in false charges as trying to rig the 2020 election.
Progressives warn against ‘false choice’ in Biden bill trims
WASHINGTON — Progressive leaders in Congress are warning colleagues against a “false choice” over what to keep or cut as Democrats scale back President Joe Biden’s now-$2 trillion package of social services and climate change strategies.
Biden tries to tame inflation by having LA port open 24/7
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden tried to reassure Americans on Wednesday that he can tame high inflation, announcing a deal to expand operations at the Port of Los Angeles as prices keep climbing and container ships wait to dock in a traffic jam threatening the U.S. economy and holiday shopping.
Japan PM dissolves lower house for Oct. 31 national election
TOKYO — Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dissolved the lower house of parliament Thursday, paving the way for elections Oct. 31 that will be Japan’s first of the pandemic.
US, Israel say they are exploring a ‘Plan B’ for Iran
WASHINGTON — The United States and Israel said Wednesday they are exploring a “Plan B” for dealing with Iran if the Islamic Republic does not return in good faith to negotiations to salvage the languishing landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
Taiwan tensions raise fears of US-China conflict in Asia
BANGKOK — After sending a record number of military aircraft to harass Taiwan over China’s National Day holiday, Beijing has toned down the saber rattling but tensions remain high, with the rhetoric and reasoning behind the exercises unchanged.
Border residents rejoice as US says it will lift travel ban
SAN DIEGO — Beleaguered business owners and families separated by COVID-19 restrictions rejoiced Wednesday after the U.S. said it will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze.
Women left behind: Gender gap emerges in Africa’s vaccines
SARE GIBEL, Gambia — The health outreach workers who drove past Lama Mballow’s village with a megaphone handed out T-shirts emblazoned with the words: “I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE!”
Ex-Hawaii official pleads guilty to embezzlement, bribery
HONOLULU — A former Hawaii County council member pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling more than $38,000 while serving as executive director of a state commission that administers community service programs.
Redevelopment around Aloha Stadium could start next year
HONOLULU — Redevelopment of state land surrounding Aloha Stadium could start late next year or early 2023, though there is still no timetable for replacing the rusting 46-year-old amphitheater.
Honolulu Marathon plans underway though future uncertain
HONOLULU — Organizers are planning for the Honolulu Marathon, even though it’s not clear government officials will allow it to be held in December.
No rain during Bikes on Rice
No, there was no rain when Bikes on Rice was scheduled to start Tuesday from the Lihu‘e Civic Center Mo‘ikeha Building parking lot.
Ard release-case continued
LIHU‘E — Proceedings in the case of Raymond Earl Ard, who murdered a Waimea Valley man in 2005 but was acquitted by reason of insanity, have been delayed for the second time in the last two months.
9 new COVID-19 cases on Kaua‘i Tuesday
LIHU‘E — Tuesday, the state Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported nine new cases of COVID-19 on Kaua‘i, all residents, one child and eight adults.
Photographer complies with DLNR
LIHU‘E — A commercial wedding photography company previously called out for its practice of allegedly taking photos without necessary permits has removed photos from its website taken within closed areas without proper permitting at the behest of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
KPD primed and ready for explosive threats
PUHI — The next time something that could go “boom” needs to be dealt with on Kaua‘i, police won’t be stuck waiting for help to be flown in from Honolulu or the mainland.
Search for Koloa woman continues
LIHU‘E — The search continues for a Koloa woman last seen Thursday morning.
12U Titans hang on to tie Colts
KAPA‘A — Kekaha Titan’s Kaiea Kinoshita plucked a Hanapepe Colts ball Saturday during the Kaua‘i Pop Warner Football League games at the stadium in the Mayor Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex.