“Arrogant tourist arrested week after viral photo caught him hurling rock at beloved seal ‘Lani’ in Hawaii.”
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Published on 09:13 GMT
Arrogant tourist arrested week after viral video caught him hurling rock at beloved seal ‘Lani’ in Hawaii
The arrogant US tourist who cruelly hurled a rock at a beloved Hawaiian monk seal named “Lani” was arrested by federal agents on Wednesday a week after he claimed he’d get away with the alleged animal abuse because he’s “rich.” Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk …
Source: New York Post – Right-wing -
Published on 11:05 GMT
Native Hawaiian education programs receive reprieve from federal funding cut
Federal funding for Native Hawaiian education programs will continue for at least another year after U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon vowed not to cut the Native Hawaiian Education Program, offering a temporary reprieve to organizations …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 14:53 GMT
Covington man accused of throwing rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal’s head to appear in court
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, faces charges of harassing an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui, according to the U.S. attorney’s office. HONOLULU — A tourist who drew widespread condemnation in Hawaii after a witness recorded him chucking a …
Source: KING 5 – Washington State – Neutral -
Published on 06:49 GMT
Tourist arrested after video shows rock hurling at endangered Hawaiian monk seal
HONOLULU — A tourist who drew widespread condemnation in Hawaii after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at “Lani,” a beloved, endangered Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach, was arrested Wednesday by federal agents. Igor Mykhaylovych …
Source: KNOX Radio – North Dakota – Neutral -
Published on 07:26 GMT
Tourist arrested after video shows a rock hurled at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal’s head
HONOLULU — A tourist who drew widespread condemnation in Hawaii after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at “Lani,” a beloved, endangered Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach, was arrested Wednesday by federal agents. Subscribe to read …
Source: NBC News – Center-left -
Published on 10:49 GMT
US agents arrest tourist after video show rock hurled at endangered Hawaiian monk seal’s head
HONOLULU, May 14, (AP): A tourist who drew widespread condemnation in Hawaii after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at “Lani,” a beloved, endangered Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach, was arrested Wednesday by federal agents. …
Source: Arab Times – Center-left -
Published on 11:44 GMT
Federal agents arrest tourist caught on video hurling rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii
A tourist who drew widespread condemnation in Hawaii after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at “Lani,” a beloved, endangered Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach, was arrested Wednesday by federal agents. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38 …
Source: NBC 6 Miami – Florida – Neutral -
Published on 10:19 GMT
Luxury Home Tax Pitch To Fund Hawaiian Homes Flopped. Now What?
The state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands came away with some funds but will need to look for other revenue sources. Residential housing and agricultural projects for Native Hawaiians on Kauaʻi and the Big Island got a big funding boost this legislative …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left -
Published on 07:17 GMT
US: Tourist Arrested after Video Shows Rock Hurled at Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal’s Head
A tourist who drew widespread condemnation in Hawaii after a witness recorded him chucking a coconut-sized rock at “Lani,” a beloved, endangered Hawaiian monk seal off a Maui beach, was arrested Wednesday by federal agents. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38 …
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat – Pro-Government -
Published on 14:46 GMT
Tourist Arrested For Allegedly Throwing Rocks At A Hawaiian Monk Seal
A tourist from Covington, Washington, was arrested on Wednesday (May 13) for allegedly throwing a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui. Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, faces charges of harassing a protected animal under the Endangered Species …
Source: Newsradio WTAM 1100 – Ohio – Pending -
Published on 14:52 GMT
Popular Mystery Authors Launch Second Spy Novel
Kauai Spies and Bald-faced Lies by Larry and Rosemary Mild Released HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Larry and Rosemary Mild, coauthors of mystery and suspense fiction, confront corporate crime and espionage in Kauai Spies …
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Published on 11:05 GMT
Kokua Line: What are rules to renew Hawaii driver’s license or ID?
Question: The city says to make an appointment to renew your state ID. What is the number to call? Answer: You can’t make an appointment by phone, only online, via the AlohaQ reservation system, confirmed Harold Nedd, a spokesperson for Honolulu’s …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 08:06 GMT
Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court
The Covington man caught on video hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in Seattle court on Thursday. SEATTLE – A Covington, Washington man was arrested for allegedly hurling a rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk …
Source: FOX 13 Seattle – Washington State – Indeterminate -
Published on 09:35 GMT
Federal budget cut ends Hawaii National Guard job program for youths
HILO (HawaiiNewsNow) – Federal budget cuts have ended a Hawaii National Guard program that helped former high school dropouts get a better chance of finding jobs — or even starting their own businesses. The Hawaii Job Challenge Academy program gave hands- …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 15:19 GMT
Man accused of throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal charged
This still image comes from a video that was captured on May 5 showing a man throw a large rock at a Hawaiian monk seal. Photo courtesy U.S. Attorney’s Office A man from Washington who was captured on video throwing a rock at a Hawaiian monk seal on …
Source: The Maui News – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 11:05 GMT
Vance singles out Hawaii as weak on Medicaid fraud policing
Federal officials declared a nationwide Medicaid fraud crackdown Wednesday, citing Hawaii as a state having little concern for prosecuting program theft. Vice President JD Vance announced the effort at the White House while President Donald Trump was in …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:19 GMT
Honolulu Police Chief Finalists Share Their Visions For The Department
The three finalists talked about technology, ICE collaboration and transparency. All three finalists vying to be Honolulu’s next police chief say expanding the police department’s use of technology and improving transparency and trust by the community …
Source: Honolulu Civil Beat – Hawaii – Center-left -
Published on 06:19 GMT
Vice President J.D. Vance questions lack of Medicaid fraud prosecutions in Hawaii
Vice President J.D. Vance called out Hawaii’s Medicaid program, claiming a lack of fraud prosecutions. State officials said their authority is limited when it comes to investigating beneficiaries. The Attorney General’s office has not yet responded to …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 15:12 GMT
From surf to turf: Former Hawaii star Brayden Schager making noise at Saskatchewan Roughriders camp
For Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Brayden Schager, the journey from the beaches of Hawaii to the prairies of Saskatchewan has been filled with learning, adjustment and opportunity. Now entering his first full training camp with the Roughriders, the …
Source: GX94 – Pending
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