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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon near Ala Moana, a moped crash occurred when a 20-year-old rider with an 18-year-old passenger failed to stop at the intersection of Keeaumoku and Kanunu Streets and was struck by a 21-year-old driver—both women were taken to hospital, with the passenger later in critical condition—and the driver with her four passengers remained unharmed. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ On May 17, a moped accident occurred at the intersection of Keeaumoku and Kanunu in the Ala Moana area when a 20-year-old driver and her 18-year-old passenger were hit by a car after the moped lost control—resulting in both being hospitalized with the passenger in critical condition. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu Beerworks opened a new taproom and brewing facility at 1632 Hart St that operates Thursdays — Saturdays from noon to 6 p.m., offering craft beers made with tropical fruits, honey, and coffee along with rotating food trucks. The brewery also unveiled a conservation beer to raise awareness for the black-footed albatross and will host its 'Bird is the Word' event on May 24. Hawaii News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old was arrested for an armed robbery at a Kalihi poker game on May 13 when four armed men broke into a home at 10:50 p.m. and stole money and valuables—three suspects are still at large. KITV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kapolei High School’s fashion design program helps students learn how to make clothes and plan a business — teacher Jeselle Bassingthwaite and her class showed their projects on television. The program will open to all grade levels in the fall to inspire creative teens. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Warning signs have been posted at Pokai Bay Beach Park after an 8-foot shark was seen 50 yards from shore on May 18 — officials did not provide further details on its aggressive behavior. KITV
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sterling Carvalho was dismissed from his role as head football coach at Kahuku High School after winning several state titles, and a rally on May 17 asked for answers about his removal. The school has named an interim coach while community members—who value his work with players and his annual clinic for individuals with special needs—question the reasons given. KITV
- ➤ The Hawaii baseball team won 13-2 today over UC San Diego at Les Murakami Stadium — earning a berth in the Big West Championship tournament. Senior day saw shortstop Jordan Donahue hit a grand slam and a second home run before a sell-out crowd of 3,029, and the team will play as the home team against UC Santa Barbara on Wednesday. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ The Hawaii High School Athletic Association unveiled its 2025 Hall of Honor class with 12 top high school athletes from around the state, including football star Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele, multi-sport athlete Pupu Sepulona and volleyball player Kainoa Wade. Each inductee will receive a $2,000 scholarship from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and be honored at an awards banquet on Sunday, June 1—adding to the state’s legacy in high school sports. Hawaii News Now
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