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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Honolulu Fire Department rescued two young men in their teens and early 20s who were swept out by strong currents at Makapuu Beach—crews used night-vision goggles to locate them around 8:45 p.m. and transferred their care to EMS at 8:59 p.m. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Early Wednesday morning a woman walked in and out of traffic on the airport off-ramp in Honolulu, blocking vehicles and appearing agitated—no injuries were reported. Honolulu police reminded drivers to stay calm and call 911 instead of honking or yelling to help avoid worsening the situation. KITV
- ➤ Authorities say speed was a factor in the deadly collision near Punaluu that killed two women — most victims were not wearing seat belts. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Tony award-winning Broadway musical SIX opened Tuesday at the Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu — its debut performance for local audiences. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state judiciary is facing a shortage of court reporters that delays trials and appeals - defense attorney Victor Bakke said a misdemeanor domestic violence case has been delayed nearly six months while officials are recruiting more reporters and testing AI options for transcripts. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Maui wildfire victims are being advised today that a class action lawsuit has been approved by Judge Peter Cahill to help them join a $4 billion settlement, with $165 million reserved for group claims. Attorneys stress survivors must act before the August 8 deadline—reducing filing burdens and lawyer hours—and urge quick decisions to secure compensation without extra claims like FEMA reimbursement. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Hawaii researchers completed the largest post-disaster health survey in state history to study the impacts of the August 2023 Maui Wildfires. The survey of over 2,000 residents found that more than half of the 200 children screened positive for depression, 42% of adults reported worsened health, and 74% had elevated or hypertensive blood pressure—while many still face barriers to care and permanent housing. Hawaii News Now
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Hawaii baseball team adds left-handed pitcher Grant Garman as he will join the Rainbow Warriors in August from Oakland University—Garman was named Horizon League’s Preseason Freshman of the Year and has impressed scouts with his mix of fastball, curve, changeup, and slider. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
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