Hawaii News Digest

Latest Hawaii State and Hawaii Island News

Menu
  • Blog Comment Policy for Hawaii News Digest
    • Mission Statement
  • Opinion, analysis, and discussion.
  • Home
Menu

Honolulu police officer pleads guilty

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Russ Roberts

Welcome to the Hawaii State News update from Hawaii News Digest.

Our lead article focuses on a Honolulu police officer who forced a homeless man to lick a urinal to avoid arrest.

Content provided by the “Honolulu Star-Advertiser” and the Associated Press.

Views expressed in this Hawaii News summary are those of the reporters and correspondents.

Accessed on 17 December 2019, 1505 UTC, Post 19996.

Source:

https://www.staradvertiser.com/category/breaking-news/

Please click link or scroll down to read your selections.

TOP NEWS

Select your preferred viewing style.
HEADLINES ONLY 
MOST RECENT 
Honolulu police officer pleads guilty to forcing homeless man to lick urinal
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 12:13 am
  • 2 Comments

The man told Rabago he would do anything not to get arrested. Read more

Makiki man charged with murder in fatal shooting
  • By Rob Shikina
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 8:16 pm
  • 3 Comments

A 74-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his Makiki neighbor, a popular widow known for helping other residents, has been charged with murder. Read more

Obamacare enrollment extended until 10 p.m. Tuesday for Hawaii residents
  • By Sophie Cocke
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 12:14 am

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced today that they were extending the deadline two days to help out anyone who encountered glitches when they were trying to enroll by the original Dec. 15 deadline. Read more

Hawaii Congressman Ed Case says he will vote to impeach Trump
  • By Sophie Cocke
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 12:47 am
  • 9 Comments

Case said his decision came down to his duty to uphold the Constitution above all other interests. Read more

Tentative labor agreement reached for The Modern Honolulu workers
  • By Allison Schaefers
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 12:14 am

Unite Here Local 5 — the hotel labor union representing workers at The Modern Honolulu — and Diamond Resorts, the property’s owner and operator, have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, according to a source close to the deal. Read more

Pearl Harbor shooter’s family offers condolences to victims
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 12:14 am

The family of a U.S. Navy sailor who shot three civilian shipyard workers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam before killing himself offered condolences to the families of the victims today. Read more

Hawaii traffic fatalities on the rise as year comes to a close
  • By Nina Wu
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 12:13 am

Most of the fatalities occurred on Oahu, the most populated isle, with 48 incidents. Read more

Woman killed in head-on crash near Turtle Bay Resort is identified
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 12:13 am

Police said the crash occurred about 9:05 a.m. Saturday near Turtle Bay Resort. Read more

Turbulence shakes Democrats going into final debate of 2019
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • 8 Comments

The remaining candidates are grappling with unprecedented distraction from Washington and questions about their core principles. Read more

Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • 4 Comments

The Max is Boeing’s most important jet, but it has been grounded since March after crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed total of 346 people. Read more

Protesters in Arab world’s newest uprisings face a long haul
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 16, 2019

Abbas Ali spends most of his free time camped out in Tahrir Square — the epicenter of Iraq’s anti-government protests — going home only at 3 a.m. to catch few hours of sleep, change his clothes and check on his family. He is determined to stay in the square until the end, whatever that may be. Read more

New Zealand IDs 2 bodies not found after volcano eruption
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • 1 Comments

Police said Tuesday that an Australian teenager and a New Zealand tour guide are the two people presumed dead but whose bodies have not been found after last week’s volcanic eruption on New Zealand’s White Island that killed 18 people. Read more

Drew Brees sets NFL all-time touchdown mark as Saints crush Colts
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 16, 2019

The scoring strike that broke Peyton Manning’s record of 539 career touchdown passes came in the third quarter, when Brees hit tight end Josh Hill for a 5-yard score. Read more

Bolstering impeachment case, Democrats say Trump betrayed nation
  • By Associated Press
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 9:02 am
  • 148 Comments

Detailing its case against the nation’s 45th president, the Judiciary panel released a 650-page report just after midnight. Read more

Mariah Carey to play Blaisdell Arena in March
  • By Sjarif Goldstein
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 7:57 am
  • 15 Comments

Pop superstar Mariah Carey returns to Hawaii in March with a concert at the Blaisdell Arena. Read more

University of Hawaii sharpshooter Eddie Stansberry named Big West player of the week
  • By Stephen Tsai
  • Dec. 16, 2019

University of Hawaii guard Eddie Stansberry, who has scored at least 20 points in seven games this season, today was named the Big West’s men’s basketball player of the week. Read more

Sunday morning fire destroys Kauai home, displaces family of three
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 12:14 am

A fire that broke out Sunday morning in Kilauea, Kauai, destroyed a home and displaced a family of three, according to the Kauai Fire Department. Read more

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to close for eighth time to fight little fire ants
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 2:08 pm
  • 1 Comments

Parks officials first discovered the invasive ants in the Steam Vents area and Mauna Ulu parking lots in November of last year. Read more

Man dead after being shot by police near Kalihi car dealership
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 5:35 pm
  • 63 Comments

The shooting shattered windows at the car dealership. Read more

Man injures wife in Hawaii Kai parking lot crash
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Dec. 15, 2019
  • 20 Comments

A 71-year-old woman was in serious condition today after she was struck by her husband while helping him reverse out of a stall at Hawaii Kai Shopping Center. Read more

H-3 lanes reopen as crashes back up traffic on H-1 in Pearl City
  • By Star-Advertiser Staff
  • Dec. 16, 2019
  • Updated 2:09 pm
  • 3 Comments

Motorists are advised to check traffic conditions before heading out. Read more


For the latest Hawaii State, Hawaii Island, West Hawaii, and Hawaii Sports News, please check the blog sidebars and links.  These news feeds are updated daily. Thanks for joining us today.


Until next time,

Russ Roberts

https://hawaiinewsdigest.net (the daily update).

https://hawaiinewsdigest.com (breaking Hawaii News)

Share this:

Related

  • Hawaii State News 09/26/2019
  • September 26, 2019
  • In "Hawaii Island News"
  • Hawaii State News
  • April 8, 2019
  • In "Hawaii Island News"
  • Teachers sound off at listening session with DOE
  • September 28, 2019
  • In "Hawaii Island News"
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Site Manager

Retired news director for Pacific Radio Group (Hawaii Island). Retired Lt Col USAFR. FCC-licensed amateur radio operator (KH6JRM). Substitute teacher for Hawaii DOE.

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 411 other subscribers

Big Island Video News

  • Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Felt Around Hawaiʻi Island January 15, 2021
    HAWAIʻI ISLAND - An earthquake deep below the Pahala-area of Hawaiʻi island was felt all around the Big Island on Thursday evening.
    Big Island Video News
  • Hawaiʻi COVID-19 Thursday Update: 179 New Cases Statewide January 15, 2021
    HAWAIʻI - Of the 179 new cases of COVID-19 reported statewide at noon on Thursday, thirteen (13) new cases were identified on Hawaiʻi island.
    Big Island Video News
  • Broward Named Superintendent Of Two Kona National Historical Parks January 15, 2021
    KONA, Hawaiʻi - John Broward, former chief ranger at HVNP, has been selected as Superintendent of Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks.
    Big Island Video News
  • High Surf Advisory For North-Facing Shores Of Hawaiʻi Island January 14, 2021
    HAWAIʻI ISLAND - Surf of 12 to 16 feet along north facing shores of the Big Island is possible, and with peak monthly high tides may worsen beach erosion.
    Big Island Video News
  • VIDEO: Kilauea Update – Eruptive Vigor Increases At Caldera Vent January 14, 2021
    HAWAIʻI ISLAND - USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory video taken on January 11 shows the surface activity has increased at the western vent.
    Big Island Video News

Hawaii Tribune-Herald Sports News

  • Niemann finishes with eagle and shares the lead at Sony Open January 15, 2021
    HONOLULU — Joaquin Niemann had no regrets about the 18th hole at the Sony Open.
    none
  • Finally, games go on during pandemic: Vuls ready for action January 15, 2021
    Let the games begin.
    none
  • Harden headed to Nets in blockbuster 4-team deal January 14, 2021
    James Harden is heading to Brooklyn, joining old teammate Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to give the Nets a potent trio featuring some of the NBA’s highest scorers.
    none
  • AFC’s young QB quartet, old NFC guard create huge age gap January 14, 2021
    Andy Reid has been here before, with a young franchise quarterback on a team contending for the Super Bowl year after year.
    none
  • Golf’s island tour continues with Sony Open at Waialae January 14, 2021
    HONOLULU — For the 31 players at the Sony Open who took the 30-minute flight over from Maui, the decision to play was easy. They’re already in Hawaii, guaranteed a tropical climate and the course at sea level is an easy walk.
    none

Blog Archives

Blog Stats

  • 251,398 hits

Hawaii News Digest supplementary pages

  • Blog Comment Policy for Hawaii News Digest
    • Mission Statement
  • Home
  • Opinion, analysis, and discussion.

Related news sites

https://www.hawaiigeopoliticalnews.com

https://www.hawaiisciencedaily.info

https://bigislandarrlnews.com

https://www.simplehamradioantennas.com

https://www.bbc.com/news/world

https://reuters.com/news/world

 

Russ’s twitter feed

Russell RobertsFollow

Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
6h

Hawaii Geopolitical News: Reuters News Now https://t.co/iuXmo0Z8s4

Reply on Twitter 1350079341946757121Retweet on Twitter 1350079341946757121Like on Twitter 1350079341946757121Twitter 1350079341946757121
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
6h

Security boosted at state Capitol https://t.co/Y5UZEfzNgT

Reply on Twitter 1350074158751887363Retweet on Twitter 1350074158751887363Like on Twitter 1350074158751887363Twitter 1350074158751887363
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
7h

Kilauea Avenue improvements https://t.co/TXGXxt8KGd

Reply on Twitter 1350069426712956930Retweet on Twitter 1350069426712956930Like on Twitter 1350069426712956930Twitter 1350069426712956930
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
7h

Kealakekua couple pays fine https://t.co/zxzFZuifjX

Reply on Twitter 1350065028288966663Retweet on Twitter 1350065028288966663Like on Twitter 1350065028288966663Twitter 1350065028288966663
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
8h

ARLD002 DX news https://t.co/t7tOv8XmOf

Reply on Twitter 1350052879986380809Retweet on Twitter 1350052879986380809Like on Twitter 1350052879986380809Twitter 1350052879986380809
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
14h

Simple Ham Radio Antennas: Simple 20m Back Garden DX antenna https://t.co/Y89knsPALU

Reply on Twitter 1349959697885921282Retweet on Twitter 1349959697885921282Like on Twitter 1349959697885921282Twitter 1349959697885921282
Russell Roberts@kh6jrm·
14h

ARLD002 DX news https://t.co/Vkh8Si04oo

Reply on Twitter 1349952791419248640Retweet on Twitter 1349952791419248640Like on Twitter 1349952791419248640Twitter 1349952791419248640
Load More...
Custom Twitter Feeds Plugin

Russ’s Facebook Page

Russ’s Facebook Page
© 2021 Hawaii News Digest | Powered by Minimalist Blog WordPress Theme