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Kahuku's former head football coach takes the stand. What his testimony revealed about his lawsuit against the DOE. As public school districts prepare for the new school year, some are bracing for the impacts of federal funding cuts. Why students' mental health is of particular concern. Another stop for the crews of Hokulea and Hikianalia. We'll hear from students who've been serving as cultural ambassadors during this Pacific-wide voyage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investigators reveal what they suspect was a Manhattan shooter's true target when he opened fire in a busy office building, killing four people. Plus a man is critically injured after crashing on Pali Highway. And an announcement from the Honolulu Police Department on its new headquarters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're tracking a couple tropical storms churning in the central Pacific, including one that developed late this morning. Billy V has your first alert forecast. Former Kahuku head coach Sterling Carvalho is back in court trying to clear his name. Residents on Oahu's north shore staged another rally against a proposed tourist attraction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime victim confusion. A service meant to help families, instead brought fears a killer had been set free. The message that raised questions. Your help is needed to find an endangered bird killer on Kauai. When and where this Nene was shot. Celebrating Hawaiian sovereignty. This week marks the 183rd anniversary of La Ho'iho'i Ea. We'll take you to the events over the weekend that were a source of pride for Native Hawaiians.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HFD had extremely busy day with multiple major brush fires on Oahu. Residents of the North Shore community of Haleiwa are protesting the plan to build 150 affordable housing units in their community. We will bring you the reasoning behind their protest. Maui Police says scammers are posing as bank employees and sending text messages saying there have been unauthorized charges to your accounts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City and state law enforcement officials cleared several encampments during a sweep of Diamond Head Friday morning. Plus, the two-month manhunt for a shooting suspect on Oahu is over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A homeless sweep on Diamond Head leads to several arrests. Why city and state officials are welcoming an executive order from President Trump to clear encampments. Plus, a two-month manhunt ends with an arrest of a man who is accused of shooting a woman during an argument in a vehicle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Honolulu City Council advances a bill that would restore media access to police radio scanners despite the interim's chief strong opposition. The Maui Police Department receives a state-of-the art equipment upgrade: a long awaited night-vision helicopter. Union workers at a Kapolei concrete company hit the picket lines. How many employees walked off the job and the impact on operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a large police presence at Diamond Head as the state and city conduct another sweep of the homeless encampments in the area. An update on the Kapolei wildfire that was highly visible throughout West Oahu. At last check the blaze was 95% contained. Ahead of the new school year, keiki in need were gifted bags of free school supplies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maui County Council moves forward with a controversial proposal to ban thousands of rentals. More trash cans going un-serviced on Kauai due to a county staff shortage. The summer has flown by and the start of school is right around the corner. Have you picked up your child's school supplies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National intelligence director and former Hawaii congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is doubling down on her claims that former President Barack Obama tried to interfere with the 2016 election. An Idaho judge has sentenced Bryan Kohberger for killing four students in 2022. And Honolulu police arrest a man accused of setting fire to a playground in May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the two-year anniversary of the Maui wildfire tragedy nears, advocates raise concerns over residents' mental health and PTSD. A group of former Youth Challenge Academy cadets file a lawsuit accusing the organization of physical and sexual abuse. In a surprise move, House lawmakers vote to subpoena the Epstein files from the Justice Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking news this morning of an hours long police investigation in Ewa Beach. At least one death involved. What we learned from the scene. As we get set to mark two years since the Maui wildfires, a group is advocating for mental health awareness. The specific survivors that they say need attention. 10,000 steps has long been the advice for how much you should walk everyday. But is that too distant a goal? The new findings that could change your daily objective.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Workers at a concrete company in Kalaeloa are striking. Uncollected garbage is piling up in West Kauai, as Thursday marks the 3rd day without trash pickup. An outpouring of love from the music world after beloved island recording artist Fiji passed away at the age of 55.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The investigation into a deadly 2022 officer-involved shooting in Waikiki is over. Why Honolulu's prosecutor says a movie may have inspired the suspect. We're learning more about the young mother who was killed while driving the wrong way on the H-1 Freeway this weekend. And new details on the multibillion-dollar Maui wildfire settlement that paves the way for all victims to receive compensation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As one billionaire continues to acquire more land on Kauai.. there are new concerns about iwi kupuna. Why the actions of Mark Zuckerberg are causing some in the community to worry. The start of school last year caused hedaches for many local families.. with school bus service severely compromised. What can parents expect next month when school starts back up? Speaking of headaches.. loud mufflers and sound systems frequently echo through our neighborhoods. But a crackdown is coming. We look into the new effort which aims to keep the noise down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A memorial on the Big Island honors two women who were found dead in the debris of a toppled banyan tree in Hilo as we learn more about who they are. The attorney of the Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife wants access to her phone and social media records. And after forcing police Chief Ben Moszkowicz to resign, the Hawaii County Police Commission names an interim chief as it works to find a permanent top cop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New allegations against Hawaii's largest hospital. The ultimatum nurses are now presenting to Queen's Hospital administration. COVID cases are back on the rise. The new warning from state health officials as more in our community are falling ill. Maui's oldest Catholic School is rolling out new programs in an attempt to bring in new students. What's now being offered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sad, all-too-common refrain lately on Oahu roads as a young woman lost her life in a crash on the H-1. Protect your bikes. Hawaii ranks high on a nationwide list of most thefts. What you can do to prevent someone taking your property. Details on a close call for one passenger flight and the last-minute maneuver needed to prevent disaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maui doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a birthday trip to Oahu was back in court today. Police recovered the remains of two women from deep within the debris of a massive banyan tree that topped in downtown Hilo. And the man accused in a deadly hit-and-run on Kauai heads to trial.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following a seven-point-four magnitude earthquake in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula a tsunami watch was issued then canceled in Hawaii. Dozens gathered for a rally to honor Andrew Brown who was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Kaneohe, last month. Browns family is now trying to prevent the next traffic death, by calling on the public to drive safely. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New video shows dozens of police cars that responded to an 18-year-old who allegedly pulled a rifle on a food delivery worker for bringing him the wrong order at the Ewa Town Center. Plus, UFC legend is back in court, BJ Penn faces assault and TRO violation charges after a fight with his mom over memorial day weekend. Meanwhile former Kahuku High football coach Sterling Carvalho, says he wants his job back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The case over the abrupt firing of Kahuku High's head football coach heads to court. Why Sterling Carvalho wants this resolved before the start of the upcoming season. UFC Hall-of-Famer BJ Penn says he wants to represent himself in his assault and TRO violation cases. And new all-electric buses will be rolling out statewide. How the updated fleets will help save money and the environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emotions run high as Maui County begins to clear a large homeless encampment in Kahului. A beloved local business has its food truck ransacked by burglars. A Kahaluu family in mourning is now calling for justice after a deadly hit-and-run crash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of an a man killed by a suspected drunk driver is calling for the community to come together this weekend. The message they hope to send to the suspect who is not in custody. Waves along Oahu have unearthed an ancient find. How you can see this window into Hawaii's history. Looking for a job? The post office is hoping you can deliver the goods and become a new mail carrier. We'll tell you where you can apply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is ordering a new disclosure of information related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. This comes as pressure has been mounting for full disclosure from the government. Meanwhile, PBS Hawaii is responding to the more than one billion dollars in cuts to public broadcasting just passed by Congress. Coming up tonight, Apple will roll out the red carpet for the Hawaii premiere of Chief of War, Jason Momoa's new historical drama series that will start streaming on August 1st. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The White House says President Trump is dealing with a health issue that doctors say is common in older people. Back at home, a man accused of setting fire to a playground has pleaded not guilty. And on day one, the Honolulu Police Department's new interim police chief brings a plan to station more officers permanently in Leeward Oahu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A man accused of setting fire to a playground near Ala Moana last month has been officially charged. What evidence police have connecting him to the crime and when he is due back in court. The Honolulu Police Department is getting creative to try and fill the growing number of vacancies. How they are trying to manage this by taking ideas from mainland departments. A popular Hawaii fruit is helping to pave the way for diversifying Hawai'i's economy. We'll tell you what this is and how it's working. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man accused of being the mastermind in the brutal killing of a pet pig, known as Eddie, was sentenced. A tsunami warning is cancelled after a massive earthquake hit Alaska.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tsunami advisory is in effect for parts of Alaska following a M7.3 earthquake along the Aleutian Chain. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says there is NO threat to Hawaii. And a man accused of being the mastermind in the brutal killing of a pet pig, known as Eddie, has been sentenced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Military leaders overseeing the cleanup of Red Hill brief lawmakers on how federal staffing cuts could impact their timeline. The suspect accused of trying to plow into another man outside a Pearl City nightclub appears in court. More deadly flash flooding this time in the Northeast. Plus, a dramatic video captured by subway riders in New York City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Navy program in charge of clean-up after the 2021 fuel spill at Red Hill is struggling.. when it comes to staffing. What update they presented yesterday as well as what specific numbers they provided. It's been 10 days since the deadly Maili wildfire broke out in West Oahu. What investigators have classified the cause to be, as a damage assessment is pending. Honolulu's largest YMCA complex is launching a new project. We'll tell you what their plans include, as well as how they are planning to pay for it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a 40-year-old murder mystery. Diane Suzuki, 19, disappeared on July 6, 1985, in broad daylight, at a busy place in Central Oahu.Her attacker had less than 15 minutes to commit the crime and hide her body. In this episode of "The Other Side of Paradise," Lynn Kawano revisits the case from the day she went missing to the failed grand jury proceedings eight years later. The HNN investigative reporter talks to the man Suzuki was planning her life with, and explains why law enforcement won't open the files to clarify rumors that have swirled for decades. Listen for exclusive bonus content not available anywhere else.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump's latest deadline for Russia to reach a ceasefire deal with Ukraine is getting mixed reviews, even from his own party. New developments for the man accused of trying to run over another man outside a Pearl City bar. A new attraction in Waikiki, called XploreRide, involves a zero-emission bus with a headset-powered twist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new demand from Honolulu's outgoing police chief. Why Joe Logan says he needs to be paid for the city to avoid a lawsuit. A private road used frequently by West Oahu drivers will soon be gated off. Why its owner is making the move and why its causing community controversy. If you're feeling grouchy this morning it may not just be your coworkers. We look into how seasonal affective disorder impacts millions across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kahuku's former head football coach takes legal action to help clear his name after his sudden firing. Who Sterling Carvalho is suing and why. A trial is underway in Virginia for a young sailor facing charges of manslaughter in the tragic death of a Hilo man. And a West Oahu senator lashes out against a proposal to shut down a busy roadway in Ewa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caught on camera: A man is forced to jump onto a car after it accelerated towards him outside a Pearl City bar. Why police are calling this an attempted murder. Happening today: More efforts for families looking for rental assistance. What you have to do this morning to apply. Time to grab your mallets. Casey Lund is live on Oahu's North Shore with details on the history of Polo in Hawaii.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a new push to put more pressure on Vladimir Putin, President Trump is threatening new tariffs on Russia. We have new video into our newsroom of a bus crash in Kalihi this morning. HPD says a city bus hit a wall, blocking the northbound lanes of Middle Street. And a man was arrested for attempted murder after he tried to ram a worker with his car outside a bar in Pearl City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After days on the run the man wanted for a Kalihi attempted murder is now behind bars. Why police are now thanking the community. Kilauea sure put on a show this past week shooting lava up over 12-hundred feet. It's been quiet for days now, but that may soon change. Plus, a barricade situation in Wahiawa where officers waited eight hours for a surrender. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on 'Muthaship', we meet a small business owner who's connecting local fishermen with Hawaii restaurants. Cadena Ragsdale is a single mom of two young boys and runs Kauai Fresh Fish in Lihue. She was also selected as an outstanding entrepreneur as the winner of last year's Catch a Wave contest on the Garden Isle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illegal game rooms across Oahu are getting shut down and fast, Honolulu police say a new multi agency crackdown is already making a dent. Investigators have linked a 51-year old to a shooting this past Monday on Kalihi Street that left a 22-year-old man in serious condition. Plus, brushfire that closed Kuihelani Highway in Waikapu at around 4 p.m. yesterday is now extinguished.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pushback on a controversial Maui wildfires report; why Hawaii political leaders are rejecting claims made by one of the Trump administration's top officials. Is there another potential leadership change at Kahuku High? Days after its embattled principal retired, the athletics director could be on her way out. And Waimanalo Beach Park campgrounds are renamed for a man who dedicated his life to preserving the area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More on President Trump's Megabill. What advocates for children, immigrants, and the poor have to say about the impacts it will have to Hawaii. A fight for the return of a Hawaiian immersion classroom in windward Oahu. Who is pushing for this and what DOE's response has been. The Koko Head Crater trail is now open again after a 5 day closure due to an injured child. We'll tell you what list the trail now tops. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump is in Central Texas, seeing for himself the damage from last week's flash flooding that killed more than 120 people. Ben Moskowicz is no longer Hawaii Island's police chief. Despite emotional testimony, the county's police commission voted to oust him from the job. If you're looking to map out some weekend plans, the Hawaii State Farm Fair is happening in Wahiawa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A video was sent to us of a dust devil forming near Kilauea, Drew Davis explains the video in detail. Plus, the latest on wildfires across the state, what the governor is doing to help firefighters. Meanwhile, a man who killed his pregnant girlfriend from Hawaii Island, will spend the rest of his life in prisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A demolition project begins on an abandoned decades-old walkup in Waikiki, we discuss the new development moving in to its place. Plus Episode 28 at Kilauea starts and ends in a matter of hours, but not before providing a stunning natural phenomenon. Then a proposal to clean up downtown Honolulu, which business owners will pay for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a multi-day closure after a child fell, hikers will once again be welcome to climb Koko Head. The changes you'll see on your next hike up. Be respectful. That's the plea from Lahaina residents who say visitors should keep their distance from the burn zone. What they've been seeing on their streets. It may be weeks away but you parents know it's never to early to start prepping for back-to-school season. We have details on a program that gets essential supplies to kids in need.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning we're learning more on the accident that left a boy critically injured on an East Oahu trail. We'll tell you how long that trail will be closed for. More efforts being made to strengthen the state's ability to take on wildfires. The new laws that have just been signed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On July 6, 1985, Diane Suzuki disappeared. She was 19 years old. Forty years later, she remains one of Oahu's most infamous missing person cases. Thousands of people dedicated thousands of hours searching, but the case went cold, not because there wasn't a suspect, but because there wasn't enough evidence to indict him. HNN investigative reporter Lynn Kawano pieces together the case, from her mysterious disappearance to the frustrating search to answer to the question: Who killed Diane Suzuki?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.