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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A collision involving two cars and a horse occurred on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Farrington Highway near Dillingham Ranch polo field on the North Shore, and emergency services transported a 16-year-old, a 48-year-old, and a 23-year-old in serious condition to the hospital while the badly injured horse was euthanized. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ A boat caught fire near Honolulu Harbor and six people were rescued by the Coast Guard—working with fire crews and Good Samaritans—with no injuries reported. KITV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he stabbed a 50-year-old man multiple times on North School Street in Kalihi around 12:45 a.m.—police say the victim received advanced life support and remains in critical condition while the investigation continues. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Marlon Utrera Jr. from Kealakehe High School received a $20K scholarship from the Fukunaga Scholarship Foundation on July 18 at Servco's Administrative Office in Honolulu & he will attend Babson College. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The University of Hawaii received $734 million in federal and state funding to boost health research—supporting efforts to combat Hawaii's growing health challenges. KITV
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu Little League won the West Region Tournament in San Bernardino, California on Thursday with a 4 to 1 win after a snapped bat and a quick grab by pitcher Mason Mitani, and the team will head to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for their third Little League World Series appearance in seven years. The team is raising travel funds for the weeks-long tournament, and the event starts Aug. 13. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Honolulu earned a berth in the Little League World Series with a 4-1 win over Fullerton in the West Regional final in San Bernardino; Bronson Fermahin pitched five and two-thirds innings with one walk and 11 strikeouts under manager Gerald Oda. The team will begin the tournament on Aug. 15 in Williamsport when they face the opening-round winner of Texas East and the Metro Regional champion. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Saint Louis will start their season on Saturday at Kahuku High School in a rematch of last season’s state title game and will try to win without key player Titan Lacaden. The team, which plays all games on the road, must adjust their strategy under head coach Tupu Alualu—aiming to overcome a tough venue on the North Shore. Hawaii News Now
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