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Monday, June 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Institute for Human Services celebrated 47 years of service at A'ala Park in Honolulu on Saturday — highlighting its ongoing role in ending homelessness through housing, mental health care, and other support programs. Governor Green and Executive Director Connie Mitchell affirmed IHS's lasting legacy and its commitment to aiding thousands in need. KITV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 64-year-old man was hit by a car while riding his E-bike Saturday morning in Pearl City—he suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital after emergency crews responded at the intersection of Komo Mai Drive and Kaahumanu Street at 7 a.m. Hawaii News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police are asking for help to find 26-year-old Brad Chen from Ewa Beach who has a health condition and needs medication. Chen was last seen on June 23 around 1 p.m. leaving his home on a black e-bike—his family is very concerned for his safety. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Police are asking for help to find Dyneze Anderson, 45, who was last seen at 12 p.m. June 25 at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport near the American Airlines drop-off area — her family is worried because she has mental health issues. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii will face increased wildfire risks as the islands enter hotter months after experiencing the second driest wet season in 30 years—officials urge residents to stay alert and prepared. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Josh Green signed five bills into law on Friday to boost the state’s agriculture by establishing rapid response measures for farming crimes, renaming the agriculture department to include biosecurity, and tightening food labeling rules—adding $26.6 million in support along with a network for food innovation. KITV
- ➤ Governor Josh Green asked for courtesy resignations from the entire Hawai‘i Tourism Authority board after its advisory meeting on June 26 in Honolulu—he made the request following the signing of Senate Bill 1571 that changed the board’s role as it prepares for the new fiscal year starting July 1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ On Friday, Governor Green honored dozens of local businesses at Washington Place for their sustainability efforts + he commended the 45 awardees from six islands, whose measures saved millions of gallons of water + reduced electricity use and diverted green waste. Hawaii News Now
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