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Hawaii man charged in the killing of 25 federally-protected seagulls in Washington
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii man accused of intentionally killing 25 seagulls on a beach in Washington state has been identified by authorities as 64-year-old James Travis of East Oahu.
Travis is being charged with a felony for animal cruelty, which comes with possible jail time.
Neighbors of James Travis described him as a “nice” older man with whom they’ve never had any problems or seen any signs of aggression.
They saw police in front of his home earlier in the week and were wondering what it was all about.
Washington state officials say in July, Travis intentionally ran over 25 state-protected seagulls at Klipsan Beach and nearly hit two people walking their dogs.
The investigation, led by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police, interviewed witnesses who stopped the Jeep and took photos.
“Just the report of how recklessly he was driving from multiple people, that he intentionally drove into a flock of gulls, really grabbed our attention,” said Dan Chadwick, a captain with Washington Fish and Wildlife Police.
That evidence is now in the hands of Pacific County prosecutors, who have charged Travis with a Class C Felony for animal cruelty.
In Washington state, the maximum penalty is five years in prison and $10,000 in fines.
“Our animal cruelty laws are in place for a reason. There’s a difference between intentionally doing an act like this and accidentally running into something, which many people have done before, and they feel awful about it,” said Chadwick.
HNN has reached out to Travis for comment but has not heard back.
Travis’s neighbors say he runs a construction company.
According to Hawaii court records, he does not have a criminal history.
Pacific County prosecutors say the animal cruelty crime does not require a warrant for his arrest but is possible if he fails to appear in court, which is being scheduled in Washington state.
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Celebrating Hawaii regional cuisine with CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – CanoeHouse at Mauna Lani, the birthplace of Hawaii Regional Cuisine, has a new executive chef Rhoda Magbitang.
Before arriving at Mauna Lani, Magbitang was at the helm of The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern in California, where she earned prestigious Michelin Guide recognition. She’s worked alongside celebrated chefs such as Jose Andres and Suzanne Goin.
Magbitang joined HNN’s Sunrise to showcase some of her innovative dishes and invite the public to the Mauna Lani Culinary Classic, a multi-day food festival over Labor Day weekend from August 29 to September 2.
In its second year, the Mauna Lani Culinary Classic features chef collaborations, cooking classes, wine tastings and Q&A panels. Highlights include appearances by James Beard Award-winning chefs like Lee Anne Wong, Allen Hess, Nancy Silverton and Andrew Zimmern.
At CanoeHouse, Magbitang plans to build on the restaurant’s legacy as pioneer of a movement that emphasizes locally-sourced ingredients and the diverse cultural influences of the Hawaiian Islands.
Her menu showcases this philosophy, with dishes like Okinawan sweet potatoes topped with black garlic, green onions and crispy kale sourced from Hawaii, and Kauai shrimp braised in a yuzu, sake and soy sauce, served with local mushrooms and butter, accompanied by bread to soak up the rich flavors.
Mauna Lani is on Hawaii Island and part of the Auberge Resorts Collection. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit their website Mauna Lani Culinary Classic or follow Chef on Instagram @rockyrhodakill.
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GRAPHIC: Man charged with murder after Hawaii woman found dead in Washington State
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A suspect has been charged with murder after a woman from Hawaii was found dead in Washington State.
Court documents say that Andy Chu, 25, is also being charged with assault for groping a nurse while hospitalized after the alleged murder.
Seattle police said they found the body of 26-year-old Zoey He in her boyfriend’s home in Olympic Hills on Saturday.
GRAPHIC WARNING: The article includes content that some may find disturbing.
According to court documents, Andy Chu, 25, by his own account, stated he had a memory of choking her, twisting her neck, and holding her down under the water in a bathtub.
The documents say that he further stated to police that he placed a white ball in the victim’s mouth to “fix her jaw.”
Court documents say the autopsy of the victim noted blunt force trauma to her face, head, neck, chest, arms, and legs. In addition, the autopsy revealed a large, heavy white ball that was lodged in her throat at the base of her tongue.
Officials say that Chu eventually left the crime scene and did not return.
Court documents say that after committing the murder, the Chu was later admitted to the hospital by friends.
While being provided medical care, Chu assaulted a nurse by groping her breasts and grabbing the back of her neck in an attempt to pull her down.
He is being held on $5 million bail.
His arraignment is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 28.
This story will be updated.
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