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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A city bus and two personal vehicles crashed near the Honolulu airport on Wednesday, injuring about 17 people as first responders arrived at 5:40 a.m. on the H-1 Freeway—lanes remain closed on the east-bound off-ramp. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ On Wednesday morning, a city bus and a pickup truck collided on the H-1 Freeway near Honolulu airport – injuring 20 people who were taken to the hospital. Hawaii News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At a Wahiawa court martial yesterday a Schofield soldier who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for killing his pregnant wife with a machete apologized to her family and the community — his sentencing is set for 9 a.m. today. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Honolulu police and CrimeStoppers are asking for help finding 21-year-old Khilye Hamadani, who last contacted her family when she arrived at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Monday at about 4 p.m.—she appeared emotionally distraught and is believed to have headed to the Portlock area—prompting her worried family to seek tips; anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Armando Posadas (65) of Ewa Beach was banned from Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District (for six months) after illegally collecting 55 opihi in March as part of a plea deal that includes a $1,000 fine, equipment forfeiture, and probation. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ocean Safety reported today that an 8-foot shark, described as aggressive, was spotted 200 yards off shore at Makaha beach — officials advise swimmers to remain cautious. Hawaii News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bocconcino in Kaka‘ako launches weekend pizza and vino nights on Friday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.—champion Neapolitan pizzaiolo Leonardo Stefanini makes pizzas in under 90 seconds using imported ingredients while the menu features a pistachio mortadella pie and a Nutella and strawberry pizza paired with Italian wines. The event offers an open air dining experience next to the shop, which continues to serve its full menu. Honolulu Magazine
- ➤ Today, Kailua Town hosts a shopping event at Lau Hala Shops from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., while a summer festival with dancing, live music and art vendors is scheduled for Friday at Capitol Modern. A family reading challenge kicks off Saturday at the Hawai‘i State Library and an outdoor concert at the Honolulu Zoo on June 11 along with an art exhibit from June 6 to 28 at Downtown Art Center offer more weekend fun—providing diverse ways for locals to enjoy the season. Honolulu Magazine
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