Keeaumoku Walmart stabbing suspect indicted on 2 charges - Honolulu news - NewsLocker (2024)

An Oahu grand jury Wednesday indicted a 33-year-old man on one count of second-degreeattempted murder in the June 15 stabbing of a 32-year-old Walmart employee outside the Keeaumoku Street Walmart store.

School pantry program helps keep keiki fed during summer

The Hawaii Foodbankis providing food topantries at 35 Oahu schools to supplement the meals of students who don’t get enough food at home, including during the summer months when a school lunch is not available as their most consistent meal.

Rebuilding begins in Lahaina wildfire impact zone

LAHAINA >> Walls are going up on Lahaina resident Gene Milne’s Malanai Street property — the first under construction in the Lahaina wildfire impact zone, where the historic town was destroyed Aug. 8 in the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century.

Limu culture classes to start

Windward Community College has announced the launch of its new limu culture studies program this fall, combining traditional Native Hawaiian knowledge with Western scientific methods toprepare students forcareers in algae cultivation, production andbiomanufacturing.

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Invasive species bills face chopping block

Two approved legislative bills addressing Hawaii’s growing invasive species problems are among the 17 on the chopping block.

Hawaii high court’s ruling protects Maui streams

The Hawaii Supreme Court, capping off a long-running water case,issued a landmark decision June 20 in favor of community groups Hui o na Wai ‘Eha and Maui Tomorrow Foundation that requires the state Commission on Water Resource Management to properly restore stream flows in Central Maui.

Federal funding is secured for more Hawaii housing

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Housing and Urban Development, announced Wednesday that Hawaii will receive over $6.6 million in new federal grant funding to support housing development.

Congress looks to continue Coast Guard’s Pacific expansion

The Coast Guard is slated to continue solidifying its Pacific footprint with new funds from Congress as the service plays an increasingly prominent role in Washington’s regional strategy.

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City Council’s affordable rental housing bill advances

A bill meant to give private developers of affordable rental housing greater financial incentives to build is moving forward — but with a change to post-construction grant amounts meant to spur completion of more units above or below 300 square feet in size.

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On the Move: USS Missouri Association

The USS Missouri Association has announced an advancement at the Battleship Missouri Memorial along with a returning member to its 2024-2025 board of directors:

Skywatch: Astronomers observe earliest pair of quasars

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Skyline marks its first anniversary

A year after it opened to the public, Honolulu’s Skyline rail system continues to see a mix of more than 1 million commuters, first- timers, lookie-loos and tourists who are already anticipating four more stations that are scheduled to open in the next 18 months — including into and out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Skyline marks first anniversary, anticipates more stations opening in next 18 months

A year after it opened to the public, Honolulu’s Skyline rail system continues to see a mix of more than 1 million commuters, first- timers, lookie-loos and tourists who are already anticipating four more stations that are scheduled to open in the next 18 months — including into and out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Salvation Army to open 25-bed homeless shelter in Hilo

The Salvation Army will open a homeless shelter in downtown Hilo this summer.

New Hawaii coffee labeling law takes effect Monday

Hawaii-branded coffee products sold locally to consumers will be subject to new labeling requirements Monday under a state law enacted last year.

Kokua Line: Where’s map for tsunami hazard area?

Question: There have recently been several signs on various streets and districts notifying the public of tsunami area zones. When will we see a general map showing the exact tsunami zone areas so we can determine if a tsunami will affect our neighborhood, places of employment, education or shopping areas, and also the appropriate shelters for those affected?

KCC to offer cooking courses with Culinary Institute of America

A new partnership between the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kapiolani Community College and the Culinary Institute of America will provide a new opportunity for hospitality training in the state — furthering the state’s tourism industry.

Hawaiian Electric system upgrades to buffet electric bills

Future Hawaii electric bills won’t display the cost to ratepayers for more than $1 billion in planned grid resiliency and wildfire mitigation projects, but a bit of this anticipated expense is beginning to emerge.

Hawaii County seeks dismissal of lawsuit against police in teen’s death

Hawaii County is requesting dismissal of a lawsuit seeking monetary damages from the Hawaii Police Department and an officerwho was on duty and at the wheel of the blue-and-white cruiser that fatally struck a 16-year-old boy.

David Shapiro: Hawaii kids seek escape from grim climate future

It was poignant to see young activists and Gov. Josh Green in the governor’s ceremonial room settling a lawsuit brought by the teens asserting the state failed to safeguard their constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment.

City taking over Biki bikeshare system

Starting Monday, the City and County of Honolulu is officially taking over management of the Biki bikeshare system — marking a major change since its launch in 2017.

Bill on traffic violations may face governor’s veto

A bill motivated by charges against a man who had no driver’s license and 164 traffic citations when he was arrested in the hit-and-run death of a 16-year-old McKinley High School student is on the list of measures that may be vetoedby Gov. Josh Green.

Trial of Hawaii island man in family’s fatal shooting delayed

The court-appointed attorney for a 57-year-old Pahoa man accused of killing his wife and two children eight years ago has been granteda private investigator, at taxpayers’ expense, to ascertain the history of mental health in his client’s family.

Supreme Court upholds ban on sleeping outdoors in homelessness case

WASHINGTON >> The Supreme Court on Friday upheld an Oregon city’s ban on homeless residents sleeping outdoors, a decision likely to reverberate far beyond the West Coast as cities across the country — including in Hawaii — grapple with a growing homelessness crisis.

Supreme Court backs outdoor ban on homelessness

WASHINGTON >> The Supreme Court on Friday upheld an Oregon city’s ban on homeless residents sleeping outdoors, a decision likely to reverberate far beyond the West Coast as cities across the country — including in Hawaii — grapple with a growing homelessness crisis.

On the Move: Christine Ogura

The National Park Service has selected Christine Ogura as the new permanent superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site, beginning in September. Ogura has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for 14 years. She worked for the late U.S. Rep. Patsy T. Mink and for nonprofits acquiring lands for the NPS and supported international conservation efforts in more than 10 countries. She was the planner for the Hawaii Wildlife Action Plan and managed the state Division of Forestry and Wil

Navies train in Hawaii during RIMPAC as oceans turn to battlefields

The biennial Rim of the Pacific, the world’s largest recurring naval exercise, is underway in Hawaii and San Diego, bringing together 40 warships from 29 countries. The ships are currently moored up for the exercise’s “harbor phase” as ships refuel and restock supplies, while their crews from around the world get to know each other through training and cultural exchanges.

Navies train in Hawaii during RIMPAC as ocean turns into mock battlefields

The biennial Rim of the Pacific, the world’s largest recurring naval exercise, is underway in Hawaii and San Diego, bringing together 40 warships from 29 countries.

Honolulu memorializes the Glade Show Club

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi on Friday held a ceremony celebrating International Pride Day — unveiling a plaque memorializing the historic Glade Show Club in Chinatown.