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.
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Honolulu police officer pleads guilty to forcing homeless man to lick urinal
The man told Rabago he would do anything not to get arrested. Read more
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Makiki man charged with murder in fatal shooting
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
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
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Hawaii Congressman Ed Case says he will vote to impeach Trump
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
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
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
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Hawaii traffic fatalities on the rise as year comes to a close
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
Police said the crash occurred about 9:05 a.m. Saturday near Turtle Bay Resort. Read more
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Turbulence shakes Democrats going into final debate of 2019
The remaining candidates are grappling with unprecedented distraction from Washington and questions about their core principles. Read more
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Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Sunday morning fire destroys Kauai home, displaces family of three
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
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
The shooting shattered windows at the car dealership. Read more
Man injures wife in Hawaii Kai parking lot crash
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
Motorists are advised to check traffic conditions before heading out. Read more
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