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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Battery Bill is partnering with Hawaiʻi Foodbank + Goodwill Hawaiʻi, the Lions Club, and Kaiser High school athletics to host a community event at Kaiser High School this weekend to help East Oʻahu families clean their homes and donate items for worthy causes. KITV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu police are seeking three armed men who robbed a karaoke bar on Nimitz Highway today at 12:30 p.m.—the suspects fired one shot and stole items from patrons with no injuries reported. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local crew members Chris Bright and Kaipo Dudoit brought a Hawaiʻi touch to Disney’s newest action film, Lilo & Stitch, which hits theaters this weekend—infusing the movie with authentic island flavor—and inviting audiences to experience local talent up close. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii's hurricane season is predicted to be quieter this year—experts warn that strong storms could still approach the islands. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City and County of Honolulu announced that most government offices will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day while essential services—such as emergency medical, fire, lifeguard, and police—will remain open with transit on holiday schedules. Special parking and traffic rules will be enforced in designated areas to manage the holiday flow. KITV
- ➤ Mayor Rick Blangiardi declared May 18–24 as National EMS Week in Honolulu to honor local paramedics and EMTs, gathering with officials at Honolulu Hale and recognizing Paramedic Kevin Twomey for his dedication. The 51st anniversary celebration continues today with events highlighting the heroic work of emergency medical professionals. KITV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office found Bromazolam in the blood of four people who died from drug overdoses this year — officials say the finding signals a dangerous spike in designer drug-related deaths on Oahu. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ A federal judge blocked the termination of $11 billion in public health funding—ensuring Hawaii did not lose over $89 million for mental health and addiction services. The decision was announced on May 19. KITV
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alexa Takai clinched her second consecutive win at the historic Jennie K. Championship at Mid-Pacific Country Club on May 19—she continues to prove her strength in the sport. KITV
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