Gov. Linda Lingle is one of many governors nationwide who has received a threatening letter from an extremist group.

The Republican governor's spokesman confirmed yesterday that the letter was sent to the governor's office, but he did not elaborate.

According to federal documents obtained by The Associated Press, dozens of governors across the country received letters this week warning them that if they did not leave office within three days, they would be removed.

The letters have been sent by Guardians of the Free Republics, a group that says it wants to "restore America" by peacefully dismantling parts of government.

The FBI has said it expects all 50 governors to eventually receive the group's letters.

STOLEN $1,699 PUPPY RETURNED TO STORE

A stolen Tibetan spaniel valued at $1,699 has been returned to the pet store it was taken from.

Pet's Central on Sand Island reported that the puppy was returned yesterday morning.

Someone snatched the dog about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday from a pen at the Alahao Place store.