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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man was hit by a car while riding his E-bike Saturday morning in Pearl Ridge—he is in serious condition. Hawaii News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu is representing Hawaii in the World Burger Tour by serving a Hawaiian BBQ Smashburger with grilled pineapple, smoked BBQ pulled pork, tomato, lettuce, avocado, and spicy aioli as every burger purchase counts as a vote until July 7. Diners can buy the burger at the Waikiki cafe — which is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hawaii News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are asking the public for help to locate 26-year-old Brad Chen from Ewa Beach—officials believe his whereabouts remain unknown. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Seisuke Knife Festival takes place at DECK at the Queen Kapiolani Hotel in Waikiki from 4 to 8 p.m. The event features live knife forging, sushi demonstrations by chef Angie Lee & performances by Liam Moleta and the Hawaii Hula Company, along with discounted knife sales. Hawaii News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Young Brothers will raise its shipping rates by 18.1% starting July 1—customers who use the service may face higher costs. Hawaii News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, teachers, students, and others gathered in Kaneohe to support the classroom—where the Hawaiian language is taught—with the belief that learning in their native tongue is a basic right. The rally came as debates over the classroom's future and its role in the community continue. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The telescope that has been on top of Mauna Kea for nearly 50 years will be removed — ending its half-century presence on the mountain — as plans for its removal progress. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ An essay reprinted from the Hawaii Tribune Herald on June 23 argued that India’s spy agency R—AW may target U.S. officials with strong cultural ties, including Hawaii native Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. The piece reviewed past espionage cases and raised concerns about foreign influence reaching sensitive positions in U.S. agencies. Hawaii Free Press
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