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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man died after swimming in Kailua Bay when first responders arrived at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Flag Poles area—between Kalama and Kailua Beach Park. Hawaii News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu police are searching for 3 individuals accused of carrying out a violent robbery at a local karaoke bar. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ A bomb threat on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from San Diego on May 20 delayed the plane to Honolulu for hours; passengers said they felt scared as FBI officers arrested a suspect while officials found no bomb—an investigation is underway. KITV
- ➤ An alleged stabbing in Waikiki left a man in his 30s hospitalized with multiple back injuries—officials said he is being treated for serious wounds. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ An investigation is underway after three armed suspects robbed a bar café and karaoke business in downtown Honolulu at 12:30 p.m. Monday—police say one shot was fired, items were stolen, no injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made. KITV
- ➤ Jared Elizares was convicted of attempted murder after a violent restroom attack occurred at Taqueria El Ranchero in Kapolei. KITV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Battleship Missouri Memorial will offer free admission to all Hawai‘i public and private school teachers on Saturday, May 24 to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Month. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hawai‘i remains at risk for heavy rain, flooding and strong winds even when hurricanes do not hit directly; experts advise residents to stay prepared during Hurricane Preparedness Week. Hurricane season runs from June through November and may bring dangerous storm surge and power outages. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaii Police Department has saved 20 lives by using tourniquets donated by the Spirit of Blue Foundation and now gives every officer one on their duty belt. Officers learned how to use the gear after serious incidents in 2018 and 2019 — steps that help protect residents today. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
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