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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oliver Widger and his pet cat arrived on Oahu Saturday morning after sailing from Oregon for 24 days — his safe arrival ended a long journey. Hawaii News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Longs Drugs at Ward Village will close on June 10—customers can get their prescriptions at the nearby South King Street location. CVS Health said the closure comes as local market changes guide its decision to keep pharmacy services accessible. KITV
- ➤ Big Island Burger in Waikiki Shopping Plaza serves craft burgers made with locally sourced, 100% grass-fed beef and produce from Hawaii Island—supporting local farms and ranchers. Owner Jeff Carzino said the eatery also offers freshly baked brioche buns and daily fresh-cut fries with a 15% kamaaina discount—drawing locals for a Memorial Day weekend treat. Hawaii News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu Police Department warned that scammers are using the Kaneohe Police Station’s phone number to call residents and demand payment to avoid arrest for an unpaid warrant—officials urge everyone to verify any such calls. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Police are searching for John Garside, 54, who allegedly shot a 23-year-old woman on Tantalus after she refused to have sex with him — the victim was found bleeding at 6:30 a.m. on May 21 along Tantalus Drive, taken to Queen's Medical Center, and is now in stable condition. KITV
- ➤ Police are searching for Ikaika Reed, 45, who shot a 30-year-old woman in the back in a car in Kahuku on May 21 and fled on foot; she was taken to Kahuku Hospital and he is described as (5 ft 7 in, 190 lbs, with black hair and tattoos including his name REED on his back, WESTSIDE on his chest, and 96792 on his belly) and is considered armed and dangerous. KITV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Laid off federal workers have accepted state agency roles and helped lower the job vacancy rate, officials said. They expect this trend to ease staffing shortages in the coming months. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AlohaCare CEO Francoise Culley-Trotman spoke about the need for strong mental and physical health during pregnancy—she said that proper self-care helps both mother and baby. Hawaii News Now
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