Obituaries for October 10

Carolyn R. Koehnen, 94, of Hilo died Aug. 25 at home. Born in Auburn, Calif., she was a retired nurse and widow of businessman and community leader Fred J. Koehnen. Private services held. Survived by daughters, Lynne P. Forbes, Helie K. Rock and Kristi Robinson; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

How Erdogan backed Trump into a corner on Syria

President Donald Trump, according to his Twitter feed, made a deliberate policy decision to cut America’s losses and withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. “The endless and ridiculous wars are ENDING!” he tweeted Monday. “We will be focused on the big picture, knowing we can always go back & BLAST!”

Trump brazenly stiff-arms the impeachment inquiry

President Donald Trump took his contempt for the rule of law to a new level Tuesday, declaring through the White House’s top lawyer that his administration would not answer any subpoenas, turn over any documents or cooperate in any way with the impeachment inquiry launched by House Democrats. By stonewalling Congress, Trump is once again asserting authority that he simply does not have under the Constitution.

Turkey begins offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria

AKCAKALE, Turkey — Turkey launched airstrikes, fired artillery and began a ground offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria on Wednesday after U.S. troops pulled back from the area, paving the way for an assault on forces that have long been allied with the United States.

Defying impeachment inquiry, Trump makes charge more certain

WASHINGTON — The combative White House letter vowing to defy the “illegitimate” impeachment inquiry 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.

Library to host cybersecurity awareness event

The Hawaii State Public Library System is offering “Safe and Secure: Protect Yourself on the Internet” cyber safety awareness programs at various public libraries throughout the month of October.

Shooting suspect in custody

Police have arrested a man they say was wanted for questioning with the non-fatal shooting of a 41-year-old early Monday evening in Hawaiian Paradise Park.

Obituary for October 9

Manuel Daog, 90, of Florida, formerly of Hilo, died Oct. 7 at Hawaii Care Choices Pohai Malama Care Center in Hilo. Born in Hilo, he was a retired U.S. Army sergeant first class who worked for several companies in Chicago and Miami after retiring from the Army. Visitation 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Cremation to follow. Interment 8:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 14, at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) in Honolulu. Casual attire; no flowers. Survived by son, Michael (Diana) Daog of Miami Gardens, Fla.; daughters, Rose Marie Daog Yuhas of Los Angeles and Sandi (Kevin) Hagan of Maitland, Fla.; five grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.