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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are investigating a shooting in Nuuanu after an altercation led to one man's friend firing shots at multiple victims+ fleeing in a black BMW. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Aoi Shinagawa told a Circuit Court judge that she did not approve the plea deal which let Austin Quale Joseph, who terrorized her on Kalanianaole Highway in 2019, be released on probation. She said the deal ignored her trauma and Joseph must not contact her & he will return to prison if he violates probation. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Sabrina Fiaai, 61, who pleaded guilty to attempted murder in connection with two separate incidents in the early 2000s (resulting in two previous stabbing convictions) is now charged with attempted murder. Hawaii News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The DOH requires rising 7th graders to complete a physical exam by the first day of class—this rule is designed to ensure students are healthy as the new school year begins. Schools will verify that the exams are completed, and parents should schedule them soon. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, a federal judge ruled that the U.S. is liable for the 2021 leak at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility on Oahu — the decision starts the process for addressing the fuel spill cleanup. Hawaii News Now
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, high school riders begin the State Junior Finals Rodeo at Kualoa Ranch in Windward Oahu where cowboys and cowgirls compete in bareback steer riding, bull riding, roping and barrel racing. Gates open at 10 a.m. with the rodeo starting at 12 p.m. on Friday — on Saturday, gates open at 8 a.m. with a $10 ticket donation. KITV
- ➤ Today, the University of Hawaii men’s volleyball team defeated 7-seed Penn State in four sets at the Covelli Center on Ohio State's campus to advance to the NCAA semifinals. Freshman outside hitter Finn Kearney recorded 16 kills and 10 digs while the team prepares to face 3-seed UCLA tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. on ESPN+. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The state's first youth football camp is kicking off at St. Louis School for over 150 youth athletes. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for elementary and middle school students and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for high school players — former standout Jeremy Tabuyo will coach the camp. KITV
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