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HPD Officers Who Handcuffed 10-Year-Old Can Be Sued For Using Excessive Force, Judges Rule
Three Honolulu police officers can be sued on excessive force claims for their part in handcuffing and arresting a 10-year-old girl at Honowai Elementary School in 2020, according to a recent decision by a panel of judges for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The officers — Christine Nevez,...
High tides to bring minor coastal flooding throughout the islands
Minor coastal flooding is expected throughout the islands for the next several days due to high tides. According to the National Weather Service in Honolulu, peak high tides associated with the lunar cycle and water levels are running higher than predicted and will lead to minor coastal flooding along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas through the weekend.
Filipino middleweight Blazen Rocilli signs managerial deal with Boxing VIP
Filipino boxer Blazen Rocilli, a promising 21-year-old middleweight from Waipahu, Hawaii, now training in Las Vegas, has officially signed a managerial agreement with Andrew Bocanegra, President of Boxing VIP. Rocilli, who is trained by highly-respected trainer Richard Barrientes at the Pound-4-Pound boxing gym in Las Vegas, is expected to make...
HPD: Woman killed after being struck by 2 vehicles in Kaneohe
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A woman was killed early Thursday after being struck by 2 vehicles in Kaneohe, Honolulu police said. The incident happened around 2 a.m. on Kamehameha Highway near the Pali. Officials said the 32-year-old had been walking partially on the roadway when she was hit by a 75-year-old...
2024 Election: Mike Lee
Educator, Mediator, Corporate Trainer, Executive Director, Shoe Salesman, and Laborer. Please describe your qualifications to represent the people in your district. I am a respected educator, small business owner, and community leader with extensive experience advancing community initiatives with government, business and nonprofits. I have served in numerous leadership capacities in the community including with the Kailua Neighborhood Board, Windward Neighborhood Security Watch, The Pacific American Foundation, Hawaii USA Wrestling, and NALU Studies.
Hawaii football star receiver arrested
Wide receiver Steven McBride of the University of Hawaii football team was arrested this morning on an accusation of abuse of a family or household member, Hawaii News Now reported. According to Honolulu Police Department records, McBride, 22, was arrested at 7 a.m. UH officials could not be reached immediately...
Pupu Platter 398: Green changes course on censorship power
Yowza, I may need to retire. In 30 years of writing essays opposing government overreach, I don’t think I’ve ever stopped a single bad idea. But to my surprise, Gov. Josh Green did, in fact, sign into law HB2581, which strips Hawaii governors and mayors of their authority to suspend electronic transmissions during declared emergencies.
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