Monday, June 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday morning a brush fire threatened homes near Kahikinui and at 11 a.m. MEMA officials issued an emergency evacuation order near Mile Marker 24 and 25 — residents were told to leave immediately via the Genasys Protect app, MEMA alerts, and door-to-door visits. KITV
- ➤ A 20-year-old man was critically injured on June 14th at 1:31 p.m. on Kamehameha Hwy in Haleiwa when he was pinned between a vehicle driven by an 18-year-old and an unoccupied car after the driver crossed into the eastbound lane, and he was taken to a nearby hospital as police ruled out speed, drugs, and alcohol as factors. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eddie Flores, co-owner of L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, will host a book signing for his new book 'Franchising the American Dream' at Barnes + Noble at Ala Moana Center on June 21 at 2 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Foundation. Hawaii News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu Police responded to reports of gunshots near The District Nightclub in Ala Moana at about 2:50 a.m. early Sunday (no injuries were reported) and opened a Reckless Endangering in the First Degree investigation with no arrests so far. KITV
- ➤ A 20-year-old man was arrested early Sunday for second-degree assault after he discharged a gun at a Waianae home and shot a 9-year-old girl who was treated by private vehicle and is in good condition — she is now in protective care. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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