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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month on Living808: What you need to know
Motorcycle safety is a paramount concern for riders and drivers alike, prompting a growing interest in safety courses and training. For May, Living808’s John Veneri kicked off motorcycle safety awareness month with Bill Labby, an experienced motorcyclist and safety advocate, and Leeward Community College professor. Bill shed light on various aspects of motorcycle safety, emphasizing the importance of proper training and awareness on the road.
Prosecutors decline charges for man in Mililani barricade incident
MILILANI, Hawaii (Island News) -- Prosecutors have decided to not charge a 40-year-old man for a barricade situation in Mililani over the weekend. Dustin Howell has been released from custody after he was arrested for kidnapping. According to police, he got into an argument with his girlfriend Sunday. The situation escalated when the suspect grabbed a knife, threatened the woman and keept her from leaving the room.
Many local games sidelined as Waipio Soccer Park gets rejuvenated for Far West Regional
WAIPIO (Island News) -- One of the biggest local soccer tournaments in recent years, 'The United States Youth Association - Far West Regionals', kicks off next month in Waipio. Field improvement projects at Waipio Soccer Park are sidelining other scheduled activities leading up to the June 21st-27th event that will...
Foodland 5: Bulgogi
HONOLULU (HI Now) - Foodland Five provides a new meal idea – with only 5 ingredients – each week. From new takes on local classics to easy family dinners and more, Foodland chefs and friends create a new recipe each week…and each of the 5 ingredients is offered on sale during the week the recipe is featured!
Driver can’t make Hawaii issue a license plate expressing ‘profane’ opposition to Black Lives Matter: Judge
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by a vocal critic of Black Lives Matter challenging the city of Honolulu's refusal to allow him to register a car with a vanity plate reading "FCKBLM." The post Driver can’t make Hawaii issue a license plate expressing ‘profane’ opposition to Black Lives Matter: Judge first appeared on Law & Crime.
Iconic Hawaii shave ice shop expanding on Oahu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- Shimazu Shave Ice, one of the most well-known shops of its kind, is expanding to West Oahu. Island News has learned that the iconic shave ice shop that has two Honolulu locations, one in Liliha and another in Kapahulu, has plans to open a new store at the Kapolei Shopping Center.
Langer Ritte Named Branch Manager
Since last August, the Molokai Public Library has been without a branch manager. The task of running the library has fallen on the shoulders of its capable, dedicated staff, and especially those of substitute librarian Mia Langer Ritte. As of April 16, Langer Ritte is now the full-time branch manager of the Molokai Public Library.
Aiea residential building collapses in early morning fire
AIEA, Hawaii (Island News) – The Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a fire of an abandoned residential building in Aiea early Sunday morning. On Sunday, April 28, HFD found an abandoned two-story residential building, near Center Dr and Tarawa Dr, fully engulfed in a fire a little after 2 a.m. in the morning.
Air Force offers first interview on proposal to build up to 7 telescopes on Haleakala
HALEAKALA, Hawai'i (Island News) -- As a plan to build up to seven new telescopes on Haleakala faces mounting opposition, the Department of the Air Force on Wednesday offered its first interview to discuss the controversial proposal. "This site, these additional telescopes, will effectively allow us more eyes on the...
Bicyclist suffers serious injuries after being hit by car on Kamehameha Highway in Mililani
MILILANI, Hawai'i (Island News) -- A bicyclist is in serious condition after being hit by a car on Kamehameha Highway in Mililani, Tuesday morning. It happened around 5:40 a.m. on the hgihway near Lehua Road.
Volunteer Firefighters Are Big On The Mainland. Not So Much In Hawaii
The Honolulu Fire Department does not run a volunteer program and commands the highest firefighting budget in the state, almost three times the next highest county fire and public safety budget. (Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023) John Harner was playing golf when he received a call from a fellow volunteer firefighter in...
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