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Bomb threat halts Honolulu-bound flight from San Diego | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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1 year ago

May 20, 2025

Bomb threat halts Honolulu-bound flight from San Diego | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A Hawaiian Airlines flight from San Diego bound for Honolulu this morning was stopped shortly before takeoff after a passenger allegedly threatened to bomb the aircraft.

“There was a security incident this morning involving Hawaiian Airlines Flight 15 from San Diego to Honolulu. During pushback from the gate, a guest was overheard making a threat to the safety of our aircraft,” read a statement to the Star-Advertiser from the air carrier.

“As a precaution, the captain immediately taxied the Airbus A330 to a safe location on the airfield, where it was met with local and federal law enforcement and guests were safely deplaned.”

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident that occurred as the flight was preparing for an 8:28 a.m. departure.

There were 283 passengers and 10 crew members on board at the time of the incident.

“We appreciate their understanding during this situation and apologize for any concern this may have caused. We are working to get all guests to Honolulu as quickly as possible. We are grateful for the professionalism and care of our flight attendants and pilots throughout this event,” read the statement.

NBC News 7 San Diego reported that at about 11 a.m., “dozens of emergency vehicles on the tarmac near the plane,” including patrol cars and unmarked black SUVs.

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Bystander video shows damage after concrete falls at Ala Moana Center

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3 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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Bystander video shows damage after concrete falls at Ala Moana Center

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Concrete fell from the exterior of an Ala Moana Center parking structure Monday afternoon near the Kapiolani Boulevard exit, damaging a vehicle.

No injuries were reported.

Security blocked an exit lane as debris scattered across the roadway. Ala Moana Center said they are grateful no one was hurt, and the lane will remain closed while structural engineers and construction professionals assess the damage and make repairs.

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Hawaii weather: USGS revised 4.6 magnitude earthquake off Kona coast, south swell, passing showers

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14 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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Hawaii weather: USGS revised 4.6 magnitude earthquake off Kona coast, south swell, passing showers

Periods of showers on the radar continues with a disturbance over the islands, we will see drier trades later this week. IMPORTANT NOTE: USGS revised magnitude to 4.6 earthquake off the Kona coast after initially listing as a 5.2; plus, numerous showers on the radar and low hanging clouds and a south swell

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Kilauea sets record for lava fountaining episodes in any 1 eruption

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24 hours ago

June 2, 2026

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Kilauea sets record for lava fountaining episodes in any 1 eruption

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii (AP) — The on-and-off eruption of Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano broke a record Monday with the number of periods it has produced fountains of lava since it began erupting in December 2024, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said.

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Kilauea’s on-and-off eruption broke a record Monday with the number of periods it has produced fountains of lava

Monday marked 48 fountaining episodes, setting the record for any one eruption on Kilauea

There are several notable aspects of the current eruption, including how accessible it is for viewing by residents and tourists

An eruption during the 1980s, in which 47 lava fountaining episodes occurred over about 3 1/2 years, occurred in a more remote area

Monday marked 48 fountaining episodes, setting the record for any one eruption on Kilauea, said Katie Mulliken, a geologist and spokesperson with the observatory.

Episodes are separated by periods during which little to no lava erupts. Since lava is coming from the same vents in a crater at Kilauea’s summit, it is the same overall eruption, Mulliken said in an email.

There are several notable aspects of the current eruption, she said, including how accessible it is for viewing by residents and tourists. An eruption during the 1980s, in which 47 lava fountaining episodes occurred over about 3 1/2 years, occurred in a more remote area, she said.

The ongoing eruption is also reshaping the topography at the summit, she said.

But the lava fountains also can impact neighboring communities with volcanic fragments and ash, known as tephra.

Kilauea, located on Hawaii Island, is one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

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