Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
Good morning, Honolulu.
🚧 Accidents
A man was hit by a car while riding his E-bike Saturday morning in Pearl Ridge—he is in serious condition.
💼 Business
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.
🚨 Crime
Police are asking the public for help to locate 26-year-old Brad Chen from Ewa Beach—officials believe his whereabouts remain unknown.
🎭 Culture
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.
📰 Economy
Young Brothers will raise its shipping rates by 18.1% starting July 1—customers who use the service may face higher costs.
🎓 Education
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.
🌲 Environment
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
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