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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A city ambulance responding to a 911 call this morning was struck head-on on Waialua Beach Road on the North Shore when an 83-year-old man in a sedan attempted an illegal pass—paramedics treated him at the scene and the damaged ambulance is now out of service as a new unit is set to replace it. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nathaniel Radimak was charged with unauthorized entry into a vehicle and two assault offenses after he allegedly attacked an 18-year-old woman and her mother on Halekauwila St. on May 7 in Kaka'ako — he had previously been jailed in California for a road rage incident and was released early due to overcrowding. KITV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washington Middle School, a Title 1 public school, made history when four mathletes— all from the same school— represented the state at the MathCounts National Competition. KITV
- ➤ WalletHub’s report from May 6 shows that Hawaii ranks 42nd in high school budgeting education — it is rated 36th for requiring personal finance courses and 44th for its current financial literacy score. The study used 11 key metrics including math proficiency and national school rankings to compare states. Hawaii Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Green returned from L.A. and said that there is a risk of recession as plans to update Aloha Stadium & return land to state move forward. He also explained new steps to boost Hawaii tourism. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Gov. Josh Green said feds might seize military training grounds in Hawaii & he noted that the Army still holds strong leverage in upcoming negotiations. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, Queen’s Medical Center and Adventist Health Castle earned national recognition for maternity care when Newsweek named them among its Best Maternity Hospitals based on quality and patient feedback — the rankings highlight their commitment to culturally sensitive and private birth services. Hawaii News Now
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.
~ Pablo Picasso
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