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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge ruled that a man who pleaded guilty to killing his lover in 2022 at Hawaii Loa Ridge cannot withdraw his plea — his conviction remains unchanged. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Waikiki’s Magical Parlour is a new venue on the third floor of the International Market Place that offers nightly magic shows Tuesday through Saturday. Magicians Leandro Lee Padilla and Anjo Sanchez say the small, tiki-inspired space (located behind the Kuhio Avenue Food Hall) blends classic magic with a modern Hawaiian twist to create a personal and immersive experience. Hawaii News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii celebrated National Tourism Day yesterday as its tourism industry saw a 3% rise in visitors—efforts to balance economic growth with cultural preservation continue. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DLNR closed the Lanikai Pillbox on May 7th for morning fire ant treatment + used drones to treat potential little fire ant threats near Ka'iwa Trail. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City crews will close the Waipio Soccer Complex in June to carry out repairs such as field aeration, weed control & irrigation fixes. The maintenance will help keep the 21 fields and 5,000-seat stadium in good shape for practices and tournaments. KITV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A new guide shows that dining out in Waikīkī now comes with improved parking choices—hotel restaurants offer free validated parking and self-parking deals at key spots make it easier for locals to enjoy meals without parking hassles. Honolulu Magazine
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rainbow Warriors are preparing for a three-game series at Cal State Fullerton as they try to boost their tournament chances. The games will test their standings in the Big West and could change the team's season outlook. KITV
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