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Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu Police resolved a barricade situation on Sand Island Access Road Sunday after arresting a man on charges of attempted murder & terroristic threatening while he was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition and police reported no ongoing public threat. KITV
- ➤ Honolulu police responded to a barricade situation on a boat just off Sand Island on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. when an armed man engaged in an officer-involved shooting—he was arrested for attempted murder and terroristic threatening and is in critical condition at a hospital. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Honolulu Police responded to a barricade on Sand Island Access Road at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday — an active investigation is underway — and residents were advised to avoid the area. KITV
- ➤ Farmers and ranchers in Leeward Oahu met this weekend with law enforcement to discuss Senate Bill 1249, a measure that will create a pilot unit with four officers on Oahu and four on Hawaii Island—Governor Josh Green is expected to sign the bill as local lawmakers push for tougher penalties after reports of trespassing, poaching and a fatal shooting on a farm. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Na Hoku Hanohano Awards were held Saturday night in Waikiki—celebrating Hawaiian music as Kalae Parish won five awards including Male Vocalist of the Year, Christy Leinaala Lassiter earned her first win as Female Vocalist of the Year, and Seven Suns were named Group of the Year. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The crews of Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia face rough seas as they sail toward Raʻiātea in French Polynesia. They saw lights from Rangirua at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday — and now will arrive Tuesday morning for an arrival ceremony with Kamehameha Schools joining the cultural events. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ University of Hawaii researchers confirmed three stranded striped dolphins tested positive for Brucella ceti, a bacterial infection that can transfer to humans, after two were found in Waimanalo on June 7 and 8 and one in Waikane on June 15 along Oahu’s east shorelines. The Health and Stranding Lab is investigating further + officials urge residents to avoid touching stranded marine animals. KITV
- ➤ Hundreds laced up their walking shoes during the 34th Annual Honolulu AIDS Walk and raised over $126,000 to support local HIV/AIDS programs. Hawaii News Now
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