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Victim in Waimea Falls drowning identified

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Tuesday, May 21st, 10:59 am
Kris Gungon (on left)

NORTH SHORE, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow)- A 31-year-old man apparently drowned on Sunday at Waimea Falls.

The Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victim as Kris Gungon, a visitor from San Diego, California.

Gungon and his family were apparently near the falls when a woman who was swimming became distressed. Gungon's wife is not believed to have been in the water at the time of the incident, as was previously reported.

The Honolulu Medical Examiner is still awaiting the results of several tests before releasing their findings.

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National Police Week ends with motorcycle ride to honor fallen

Submitted by Rachel Wagenman on Sunday, May 19th, 2:07 pm
Courtesy: Hawaii Department of Public Safety

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- Sunday marks "Hawaii State Law Enforcement Ride For The Fallen Day," the ending event to National Police Week.

The ride serves to raise money for a memorial to honor fallen law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. The memorial is to be constructed and maintained at the state Capitol.

State Sheriff Shawn Tsuha presented a proclamation from the Governor at the event.

The ride started at Iolani Palace Saturday morning. Riders made their way to the North Shore, and will finish at Cycle City in Honolulu.

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Nationwide First Wind Scholars Program Awards Its Top Honor to Maui Student

Submitted by Bennet Group on Friday, May 17th, 4:00 pm
Nationwide First Wind Scholars Program Awards Its Top Honor to Maui Student

First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, announced today that Hawai‘i’s own Rysen Otomo from Wailuku, Maui, is this year’s recipient of its top award -- a $5,000 scholarship, renewable for four years. The cumulative $20,000 scholarship is awarded to a stand-out student from all the applicants in the competitive, nationwide pool.

Additionally, three Hawai‘i high school seniors will also receive scholarships through the company’s signature First Wind Scholars program. The program offers one-time, $3,000 college scholarships to exceptional high school seniors in communities where the company has a project in operation, construction or in an advanced stage of development. Students must display strong potential for a successful post-secondary experience, as well as interest in pursuing studies focused on the environment, energy or the sciences. 

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Not guilty plea from woman accused of slitting dog's throat

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Thursday, May 9th, 5:14 pm

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow)- A Haleiwa woman charged with killing her dog has pled not guilty
to animal cruelty.

Andrea Fiegle allegedly used a kitchen knife to cut the dog's
throat after losing her temper last month. She then called police and told them about the incident.

The 36-year-old is free on $11,000 bail. Her trial is set for July.    

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Kahuku Library will Offer "Tuesday Night at the Library" Events in May

Submitted by Hawaii State Public Library System
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 5:12pm
Kahuku Library will Offer "Tuesday Night at the Library" Events in May

Kahuku Public & School Library will offer “Tuesday Night at the Library” programs in May 2013.  All programs will be conducted in the Reading Room:  Admission is free:

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Police investigate suspicious death of homeless man found in Oahu cave

Submitted by HawaiiNewsNow W... on Monday, May 6th, 3:45 pm
Dennis J. Nolan

NORTH SHORE, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow)- CrimeStoppers and the Honolulu Police Department are asking for the public's help with a homicide investigation.

The body of Dennis J. Nolan, a 44-year-old homeless man, was discovered at approximately 6:10 p.m. on May 3. Police say Nolan's body was found inside a cave in Pupukea where he was living.

An autopsy revealed his cause of death was a homicide, and police are now asking for witnesses or anyone with information regarding this suspicious death to call CrimeStoppers at 955-8300, or *CRIME on a mobile device.

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Lockdown lifted in Kahuku after police investigate suspicious package

Submitted by Ian Scheuring on Friday, May 3rd, 1:33 am
Kahuku District Park

KAHUKU, OAHU (HawaiiNewsNow)- UPDATE at 11:09 a.m.:
The lockdown at several Kahuku schools has been lifted after an all clear was given by police, according to the state Department of Education. 

The Department of Education's tweet reads "Police have given the "all clear" relating to a suspicious package in a Kahuku park. Lockdown is lifted at Kahuku schools. #HInews"

We will have more information on this developing story as soon as it is available. 

ORIGINAL STORY:
Kahuku schools have been locked down while police investigate the discovery of a possible improvised explosive device at a nearby park, according to Board of Education and Honolulu Police Department officials. 

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