Homicide suspect Chris Santos arrested in Kekaha
KEKAHA — A multi-agency manhunt for homicide suspect Chris Santos ended violently late Sunday evening.
Biden tells fundraiser, Trump will destroy the nation
NEW YORK — President Joe Biden on Monday told a packed Broadway theater full of big-name stars hosting a fundraiser in his honor that he was running for reelection because Donald Trump was determined to destroy the nation.
Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake’
Donald Trump is facing new blowback from anti-abortion activists for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for calling Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of a six-week ban on the procedure a “terrible mistake.”
Carmakers, UAW talking, no breakthrough to end the strike
The United Auto Workers and Detroit’s Big Three carmakers resumed talks aimed at ending a strike now in its fourth day, and under the threat that the walkout could soon spread.
Trump to meet with striking autoworkers instead of GOP debate
Former President Donald Trump will travel to the battleground state of Michigan next week to meet with striking autoworkers instead of participating in the second Republican presidential debate, a person familiar with his plans said Monday.
Jury pool could give Trump advantage in documents case
MIAMI — The classified documents indictment of Donald Trump would seem, on paper at least, to be the most straightforward of the four criminal cases the former president is facing.
Zelenskyy questions why Russia still has a place at UN
NEW YORK — Days before potentially crossing paths with Russia’s top diplomat at the United Nations, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested Monday that the world body needs to answer for allowing his country’s invader a seat at the tables of power.
Canada expels Indian diplomat as it probes Sikh’s slaying
NEW DELHI — Canada expelled a top Indian diplomat as it investigates what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called credible allegations its government may have had links to the assassination in Canada of a Sikh activist, an accusation that India rejected as “absurd” on Tuesday.
US firms in China say rules, tensions hurting business
American companies operating in China view tensions with Washington over technology, trade and other issues as a major hindrance for their businesses there, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.
Iran’s president denies sending drones to Russia
NEW YORK — Iran’s president on Monday denied his country had sent drones to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine, even as the United States accuses Iran of not only providing the weapons but helping Russia build a plant to manufacture them.
Kim Jong Un is home, he deepened ‘comradely’ ties
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea said Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he deepened “comradely fellowship and friendly ties” with President Vladimir Putin.
Homicide suspect arrested after violent clash with law enforcement personnel
KEKAHA — A 10-day manhunt for homicide suspect Chris Santos ended violently late Sunday evening.
Kaua‘i’s streams, rivers remain polluted despite drought conditions
LIHU‘E — Not even low rainfall can stop Kaua‘i’s rivers and streams from contamination.
Make A Splash a unique learning experience
LIHU‘E — Nearly 600 fifth grade students got a unique and fun water education during the Make A Splash with Project WET (Water Education Today) at the Vidinha Stadium soccer fields on Friday.
Voyagers outlast Raiders in girls volleyball
PUHI — The Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation hosted just one set of girls volleyball games on Friday night after a series that was supposed to be played at Clem Gomes Gym in Waimea was “rescheduled” due to a lockdown stemming from a search for a wanted man by the Kauai Police Department.
Kaua‘i boys lead KIF bowling
LIHU‘E — Kaua‘i High School girls bowler Mikayla Pacheco-Villanueva, rolling a 191 total in the third set on Thursday, led the Red Raider ladies to the top of three teams during the Kaua‘i Interscholastic Federation, week two results.
Homicide suspect remains at large on Kaua‘i
LIHU‘E — An island-wide manhunt for a homicide suspect entered its tenth day on Kaua‘i with no resolution in sight, as local authorities advised the public to remain vigilant.
Happy Camper for Monday, September 18, 2023
Mark Jeffers, of The Storybook Theatre, (In the Land of the Red Lilikoi!) is getting excited about the Peace Day parade coming up on Thursday.
TAX MAN: Challenging the housing czar in Aloha State
This week we look at Governor Green‘s Emergency Proclamation Relating to Housing, and his use of the emergency statutes to suspend many of the laws that account for delays upon delays in housing starts.
Births for Monday, September 18, 2023
• Hana Toshie Bennington • Ryzen Diana Nohelani Rapozo • Kairen Kamakana Kaleiolani Ragsac • Keona Pelenalehua Koslowski • Roman Rey Rivera • Nova Lee Tavish Nagahisa • Ava Toshiko Hesapene • Fiona Wren Lilly • Elijah Yasuo Kaimaluho‘ikaika Yamamoto • Kaeson Maverick Kala‘i Hsu