Design Recipes: The power of red
From ruby red to rich burgundy, the color red serves as a powerful accent color when used purposefully in a space. One key design tip to remember is that it isn’t taboo to mix shades and tones of red.
How a ‘childless cat lady’ transformed her home into a feline playground
BUFFALO, Minn. – Childless cat ladies are one of the biggest stars of this election season.
Russia moves to expel 6 UK diplomats it accuses of espionage
Russian authorities on Friday stripped the accreditation of six diplomats at the U.K.’s embassy in Moscow and accused them of “spying and sabotage.”
Federal judge orders Mexican drug lord “El Mayo” held without bail
Accused Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada Garcia is too dangerous to see the outside of a jail cell as he awaits trial for multiple narco-trafficking charges, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said Friday.
What we know about Vice President Kamala Harris’ gun
Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris said during Tuesday’s debate with Republican Donald Trump that she owns a gun, a revelation that surprised some voters but carried a deliberate political message.
Trump says he will end all taxes on overtime if elected
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will end all taxes on overtime pay as part of a wider tax cut package, if he is elected in the Nov. 5 election.
Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania
Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of using strategic bombers to strike a civilian grain vessel in a missile attack in Black Sea waters near NATO member Romania, escalating tensions between Moscow and the military alliance.
Elarionoff named Officer of the Year
The Hawaii State Law Enforcement Officials Association recently honored Acting Lt. Grad Elarionoff of the Hawaii Police Department as Officer of the Year during their 68th annual conference on Kauai.
Kona Orchid Society to host show, sale
KAILUA-KONA — Celebrate the arrival of fall with the Kona Orchid Society’s Orchid Show &Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, inside and out at the Makaeo County Pavilion at the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area.
Will Ferrell hits the road with trans friend in warm documentary
Will Ferrell takes a ride across America with his best friend in “Will & Harper,” a sweet, kindhearted documentary about truth, discovery and the open road of friendship.
Video shows Jon Bon Jovi saving woman from jumping off Nashville bridge
Singer Jon Bon Jovi is being hailed as a hero after he saved the life of a woman who was about to jump off a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee.
Island Life photo for September 13 — Dramatic drive
Island Life photo for September 13 — Dramatic drive
US Treasury sets rules for 15% minimum tax on biggest, most profitable companies
(Reuters) — The U.S. Treasury on Thursday announced new proposed rules for a new corporate alternative minimum tax that is expected to generate $250 billion in U.S. revenues over 10 years from about 100 large companies now paying an average rate of just 2.6%.
US judge allows election betting, dealing blow to markets regulator
A federal judge on Thursday cleared the path for Americans to use derivatives to bet on events such as the outcome of U.S. elections, dealing another blow to the regulator overseeing the market.
White House condemns Trump ties to conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer
The White House rebuked former President Donald Trump on Thursday for his association with far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer, who has been traveling this week with the Republican presidential candidate.
Hawaii’s Texans excited to return to football’s hotbed
Storm Francine races across US South, slamming region with rain and wind
Storm Francine barreled across the U.S. South on Thursday, pounding the region with heavy rains and gusty winds while causing widespread power outages for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses. It had weakened from a Category 2 hurricane to a tropical depression as it moved northeastward over central Mississippi, but still packed winds of 35 miles per hour (55 km per hour) and threatened areas with dangerous storm surges early on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory.
Runnin’ with Rani: 26th annual Run for Hope at Four Seasons Hualalai
KAUPULEHU — Last weekend, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai once again proved to be the ideal venue to bring the community together for the 26th anniversary Run for Hope, with all proceeds going to cancer research.
‘Watching stunts is crazy, but doing them is way better’
A local stuntman and actor is bringing his experience in television and movies back to Hawaii as he mentors students interested in the world of entertainment.
Sides spar over evidence in Ireland case
The associate director of the Hawaii Innocence Project told the state Supreme Court on Thursday that prosecutors — who provided information that helped overturn the convictions of Albert “Ian” and Shawn Schweitzer in the Christmas Eve 1991 abduction, rape and murder of Dana Ireland in Puna — now appear to be impeding the brothers’ quest to be compensated for being wrongly imprisoned.
