FBI’s Wray denounces threats following search of Trump home
OMAHA, Neb. — The director of the FBI had strong words Wednesday for supporters of former President Donald Trump who have been using violent rhetoric in the wake of his agency’s search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Travelers are starting to get a break from higher airfares
DALLAS — Travelers got some welcome news in Wednesday’s inflation report from the government: Airfares are coming down, and at a faster clip.
‘Self-professed’ white supremacist gets jail for Jan. 6 riot
A Maryland man described by the FBI as a “self-professed” white supremacist was sentenced on Wednesday to four months of incarceration for storming the U.S. Capitol while wearing a court-mandated device that tracked his movements, court records show.
Ukraine says 9 Russian warplanes destroyed in Crimea blasts
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine said Wednesday that nine Russian warplanes were destroyed in a deadly string of explosions at an air base in Crimea that appeared to be the result of a Ukrainian attack, which would represent a significant escalation in the war.
North Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared victory over COVID-19 and ordered preventive measures eased just three months after acknowledging an outbreak, claiming the country’s widely disputed success would be recognized as a global health miracle.
Rhine River could fall below critical mark, risking industry
COLOGNE, Germany — Water levels on the Rhine River could reach a critically low point in the coming days, German officials said Wednesday, making it increasingly difficult to transport goods — including coal and gasoline — as drought and an energy crisis grip Europe.
Firefighters subdue deadly blaze at key oil facility in Cuba
HAVANA — A deadly fire that consumed at least half of a large oil storage facility in western Cuba and threatened to bring more power failures to the island’s already fragile electricity system was largely controlled Wednesday after nearly five days, authorities said.
Japan PM purges Cabinet after support falls over church ties
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reshuffled his Cabinet on Wednesday in an apparent bid to distance his administration from the conservative Unification Church over its ties to the assassinated leader Shinzo Abe and senior ruling party members.
Ex-lawmaker in Hawaii bribery case donates to campaigns
HONOLULU — The campaign committee of former Hawaii Democratic state Rep. Ty Cullen, who pleaded guilty earlier this year after taking bribes, donated to two candidates for the state House of Representatives last month.
Hawai‘i lays out plan for $78 million in opioid settlement funding
LIHU‘E — Gov. David Ige and the mayors of Hawai‘i’s counties announced Tuesday that an advisory committee will determine the recommended uses for $78 million in opioid-settlement funds.
Slippah Drop offers Vegas vacation; Visitor Industry Charity Walk fundraiser on now
Las Vegas? The Cosmopolitan hotel? The lure was too strong for Jade Wai‘ale‘ale Battad Tuesday morning as she rushed into the Kukui Grove Center office of the Hawai‘iUSA Federal Credit Union to pick up her “slippahs” that could earn her the grand prize of the trip for two to Las Vegas that comes with a three-night stay at the Cosmopolitan.
Utah man takes top Siva awards at the final day of Heiva I Kaua‘i
KAPA‘A — Garrett “Asu Ole Afi” Chaney came all the way from Utah to capture top honors at the inaugural Po Afi Samoan Fire Knife Competition Saturday night at Kapa‘a Beach Park.
Hawaiʻi children and youth fare poorly in educational, economic well-being
HONOLULU — The educational and economic well-being of Hawaiʻi’s children and youth ranks in the lowest third of states, according to the 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Red-flag warning today; outdoor burning restricted
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i County to be in effect on Aug. 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The warning may be extended, dropped or modified as conditions develop.
Forum Wednesday is on coastal response to sea-level rise
LIHU‘E — Many people are seeing the erosion of Kaua‘i’s shorelines and sea-level rise during storms and wonder if anything can be done to preserve beaches.
Smith’s Tropical, Tire Warehouse win Sandy G Golf Touranment
LIHU‘E — The Smith’s Tropical team of Kaleo Smith, Tyler Smith, Trey Smith, and Juanito Rabaino carded a net 41 to win the YWCA of Kaua‘i Never Forget Sandy G golf tournament, Sunday at the Modified Foursome play at Ocean Course Hokuala.
Program offers affordable connectivity; 100,000+ residents could qualify
HONOLULU – Participation in the digital world continues to be a high priority following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Happy Camper for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Who has the BEST Spam musubi (how did National Spam Musubi Day on Monday pass us by)?
ERSOY: Salt‚ we can’t survive without it
Sodium is an essential nutrient, which means that it’s something that our body can not produce on its own, so we need to consume it. Sodium plays a vital role in the regulation of many of our body’s functions, including fluid balance and acid base balance.
HOOSER: Policy, politics, affordable housing and elections
Three days out from the close of our primary election and there’s no better time to examine the confluence of policy and politics - a text book example really, Kauai style.
Letters for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
• Disabled veteran benefits an issue of national security • Students dress code unnecessarily strict • Monitoring of pregnant women is wrong
Exercise may help aging brain
New research hints that even a simple exercise routine just might help older Americans with mild memory problems.
Obituaries for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
• Joyce Halverson Doty • Michael Anthony Ladera Sr. • Ronald K. Hanaoka • Earl S.P. Smith • Henrietta Daisy Leinani Gonsalves • Emilio Guerrero Igne
Golfers remember Sandy G; YWCA readies for Mana Wahine Mural
LIHU‘E — Lawrence Mendonca, the father of Sandy Mendonca Galas, whom the golf tournament is named for, wanted to sit out playing golf Sunday during the YWCA of Kaua‘i Never Forget Sandy G golf tournament that was sold out at 144 golfers at the Ocean Course at Hokuala.