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Five people were pulled ashore after a 22-foot boat capsized at the Snipes surf break off Aina Haina; one woman was hospitalized in serious condition.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A bluff-top Anini Vista home once owned by Carlos Santana is listed at $13M — four beds, three acres, ocean views and a private path to Anini Beach.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dangerous 10–15 ft south-swell plus King Tides raise coastal flood risk in Honolulu through Tuesday. Expect highs near 85°F and breezy NE trades.
Retail & Industry in ...
A Honolulu circus promoter says ticketing errors at the Blaisdell during a Feb. 2025 run cost about $1M and has sued the city, naming Ticketmaster as a third‑party defendant.
Two men were wounded in a Hopaka Street shooting; HPD detectives are investigating and asking witnesses to call CrimeStoppers.
Arts & Culture in ...
Hong Kong‑born singer David Wong, 61, died suddenly in Honolulu. His family issued a lawyer's statement and named an agency to handle his music estate amid a manager dispute.
Community & Society in ...
The Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i launched its 77th annual booksale at Ward Centre June 13–21, offering 125,000+ items and several big discount days. Proceeds support libraries statewide.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A Saturday evening pileup on the eastbound H‑1 in Pearl City sent multiple people — including children — to area hospitals and shut lanes between Waipahu and Waimalu. Emergency crews treated six patients on scene.
The Honolulu Medical Examiner identified a 78‑year‑old Marrero, La., man who drowned at Hanauma Bay on June 7; police say no foul play is suspected.
Kauai County warned Saturday that Portuguese man o' war were spotted off Anini Beach Park; signs have been posted and officials will reassess on Monday.
Sports in ...
Keith Zuniga is leaving Hawaii to join USC as pitching coach, a major staff change as the Rainbow Warriors prepare to join the Mountain West. The move leaves UH searching for replacements quickly.
A High Surf Advisory covers south‑facing shores through early Tuesday as surf builds to 10–14 feet. Lifeguards warn of strong shorebreak, rip currents and possible minor coastal flooding.
Parks & Nature in ...
Foresters on Kauaʻi have begun using a pheromone-based repellent, SPLAT® Verb, to protect ʻōhiʻa from Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death. Officials say it’s a precautionary tool alongside fencing, animal control and research.
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