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Published on 07:40 GMT
Washington tourist pleads not guilty in monk seal rock case, barred from Hawaii beaches
HONOLULU — A tourist from Washington state pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges accusing him of hurling a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal and was ordered to stay away from Hawaii beaches. Igor Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, …
Source: KSL – Utah – Neutral -
Published on 10:50 GMT
Man accused of throwing rock at seal is banned from Hawaii beaches
A 38-year-old Washington man is banned from Hawaii beaches before trial after pleading not guilty Wednesday to two federal misdemeanors after he allegedly threw a large rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina on May 5. Igor …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:23 GMT
Police seek missing elderly Hawaii Island man
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The Honolulu police and CrimeStoppers are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man from Hawaii Island. Nixon Jamorde, 58, was last seen leaving his care facility on Pensacola Street in Makiki Tuesday at around 10 p.m …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Neutral -
Published on 10:50 GMT
U.S. military’s economic impact in Hawaii overstated, report contends
The U.S. military’s economic benefit to Hawaii has been significantly overestimated, according to a new report from a consortium of groups and activists who contend that past studies failed to calculate the full impact of the armed forces in the islands …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 04:49 GMT
Honolulu CC’s Hoʻolauleʻa celebrates culture and community
Students participating in hands-on activities More than 300 students, faculty, staff and community partners gathered at Honolulu Community College in April for the annual Hoʻolauleʻa celebration, held at Hale Kawelohea and the campus courtyard. Hoʻolaule …
Source: University of Hawai‘i at Manoa – Neutral -
Published on 07:51 GMT
Vile tourist who hurled rock at Hawaiian seal then bragged about his wealth is being persecuted because he is WHITE, …
By WILL POTTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:01 EDT, 27 May 2026 | Updated: 16:20 EDT, 27 May 2026 A tourist in Hawaii who was caught on camera hurling a rock at an endangered monk seal believes he has been shamed in the public eye because he is …
Source: Daily Mail – Right-wing -
Published on 07:40 GMT
Alleged monk seal attacker makes first appearance in federal court in Honolulu
HONOLULU (Island News) — Igor Lytvynchuk, the man accused of hurling a huge rock at an endangered monk seal, pled not guilty Wednesday in federal court, but he’s now banned throughout the duration of his trial from going anywhere near beaches in …
Source: KITV – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 13:05 GMT
Watsonville musician George Kahumoku, Jr. brings Hawaiian music and culture to Santa Cruz.
Grammy-winning slack-key guitarist and singer George Kahumoku, Jr. has been making music for years. He’s also a sculptor, farmer, and preserver of Hawaiian culture and heritage. He’s lived most of his life in Hawaii, but he moved to Watsonville …
Source: KAZU – California – Public Broadcaster -
Published on 10:29 GMT
Letter: Hawaii gets unenviable ranking for road rage
Once again Hawaii is in a ranking it doesn’t want to be in. Consumer Affairs, an advocacy platform, listed the states with the most road rage. Hawaii was listed No. 8. Consumer Affairs stated, “That’s not necessarily surprising given that (Hawaii’s) poor …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:50 GMT
Kokua Line: Must Hawaii merchants accept cash?
Question: Earlier this year there was a push to make all Hawaii stores accept cash. Did that go anywhere? Answer: The proposal was not approved. It was introduced in the state Legislature as Senate Bill 3255, which in its original form would have required …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 10:50 GMT
Hawaii police search for suspect in 3 Puna homicides
Hawaii island police were searching for an “armed and extremely dangerous” homicide suspect Wednesday after three men were found dead over two days in the Puna district. The suspect, 36-year-old Jacob “Jake” Daniel Baker of Pahoa, was described by the …
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 06:45 GMT
‘A Timeless Princess,’ An Original Hawaiʻi Musical, Debuts in Waikīkī This October
HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — “A Timeless Princess” is now on sale & will premiere at the historic Royal Hawaiian Theater in Waikīkī on October 16, 2026, a date chosen to honor the birthday of Princess Kaʻ …
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Published on 13:50 GMT
Hawaii police searching for man wanted in 3 homicides within 48 hours
Posted/updated on: May 28, 2026 at 8:37 am Hawai?i Island police released this undated photo of Jacob Daniel Baker, 36. (Hawai?i Island Police)(HAWAII) — Police in Hawaii said they’re searching for a 36-year-old man wanted in connection with three …
Source: KTBB – Texas – Pending -
Published on 05:39 GMT
Washington tourist barred from beaches after pleading not guilty in Hawaiian monk seal case
A 38-year-old Washington state man pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of harassing and attempting to harass an endangered Hawaiian monk seal. Earlier in the month, a video went viral on social media of Igor Lytvynchuk throwing what appeared to be …
Source: Hawaii Public Radio – Public Broadcaster -
Published on 10:31 GMT
A battle over dark money is brewing in Hawaii and Montana
Political spending that is funneled into elections from a variety of nonprofits is known as dark money — and unlike campaign spending or the money deployed by PACs and super PACs, these sources are not required to disclose their donors. Following the …
Source: Salon – Left-wing -
Published on 08:58 GMT
Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 28, 2026
Hilo Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows 59 to 69 near the shore to around 53 at 4000 feet. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Thursday: Partly sunny. Scattered showers in the morning, then isolated showers in the …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 13:30 GMT
Top 10 things to do on Big Island for May 29-June 4: Punk rock, Hawaiian music fest, keiki camps, “WHAAM!” and more
Hey, Big Island. We know the summer is all about maximizing time with the family before the next school year starts and everyone having as much fun as possible. So in the interest of brevity, we’ve shortened up our top 10 listings and made sure you …
Source: Big Island Now – Hawaii – Neutral -
Published on 03:12 GMT
Hawaii County mayor expects disaster declaration after 6.0 earthquake
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii County Mayor Kimo Alameda expects to declare a disaster after Friday night’s 6.0 magnitude earthquake. He said there have been up to 200 reports of damage so far, and the numbers are rising. Alameda said damage reports …
Source: Hawaii News Now – Pending -
Published on May 27, 2026
Aloha Cancer Project 501 c3 is excited to launch Aloha Tequila Fest coming to Honolulu 6/20/2026
HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Aloha Cancer Project is proud to announce the inaugural Aloha Tequila & Arts Festival, taking place June 20, 2026 at the iconic International Market Place in Waikiki. Designed as …
Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Conferences & Trade Fairs …
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