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Hawaii man charged with murder after police find body in burnt vehicle
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HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawai’i police have charged a Kurtistown man for second-degree homicide after a badly burned physique was present in a automobile in Puna.
Ammon Kaipo Spencer Stanley, 35, was additionally charged with second-degree assault. His bail has been set $1,010,000. He’s nonetheless in custody. He’s scheduled to be in courtroom on Tuesday, April 26.
Police went to Seaside Street off of Maku’u Drive after being informed a few automobile that was set on fireplace with a physique inside once they have been known as to the scene after 3 p.m. Saturday, April 23.
Officers discovered the automobile with charred stays within the bushes about 100 toes away from the highway.
Stanley was arrested for second-degree homicide simply earlier than 6 p.m. Saturday.
The sufferer was taken to the hospital and was later pronounced lifeless. The sufferer’s id has not been launched pending identification and notification of subsequent of kin. Police stated they’ll establish the sufferer by DNA comparability. An post-mortem has been scheduled.
Police stated the sufferer had been shot whereas seating in his automobile on the aspect of the highway on thirty fifth Avenue.
Police additionally recognized a 36-year girl that had additionally been shot within the automobile however she managed to flee to security.
Police stated Stanley reportedly drove the sufferer’s automobile, with the deceased sufferer inside, to Seaside Street the place it was set on fireplace.
The feminine sufferer later acquired therapy for non-life threatening accidents.
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If anybody has any info, contact Detective John Balberde at (808) 961-2386 or e mail him at John.Balberde@hawaiicounty.gov. You may also name the police division’s non-emergency quantity at (808) 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at (808) 961-8300.
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UCLA vs. Hawaii: Live updates, start time, how to watch and betting odds
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From NCAA Division III to the Big Ten: The unlikely rise of UCLA’s Luke Schuermann
UCLA defensive lineman Luke Schuermann takes part in a drill earlier this month during fall training camp.
(Isabella Serafini / UCLA Athletics)
Luke Schuermann often gets “the look” whenever he mentions his last football stop. It can be a quizzical expression or a blank stare based on the level of knowledge of the words just spoken.
Johns Hopkins? Wait, give me a second. Oh, you mean the school known for producing renowned journalists, doctors and scientists?
That’s right. That one. Among its most famous alumni are CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, former President Woodrow Wilson and film director Wes Craven.
Something the Baltimore-based private research institution is not known for is its football program. Its first team, in 1882, had to play as the Clifton Athletic Club because of the school’s contempt for the emerging sport. For its first 13 seasons, students served as coaches.
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Kusch chosen to succeed Rep. Nakashima – West Hawaii Today
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HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green on Friday announced the appointment of Matthias Kusch to fill the House District seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Mark Nakashima, who was unopposed in the recent primary election.
Kusch was among three candidates sent to the governor by the state Democratic Party, in accordance with state law. The other two were former state lawmaker Dwight Takamine and Kristen Alice Apruzzese, director of community relations for Hope Services.
Kusch is a retired Hawaii Fire Department Battalion Chief, a coffee and citrus farmer, affordable housing advocate, president of Hilo Bayfront Trails, Windward Planning Commission member and maintains a variety of other business and volunteer ventures.
In a press release, Green extended “a special appreciation” to Takamine for his “extensive history of service and his willingness to serve once more. We are considering asking him to serve in a different and perhaps more fitting role.”
After interviewing all three candidates, the governor selected Kusch given his experience as a firefighter and the state’s need to have someone with that experience and voice in the Legislature, according to the press release.
Kusch will represent House District 1 (Hamakua and a portion of Hilo, Kaumana).
“I am grateful to Governor Green for appointing me to this seat and will do my utmost to uphold the values and deep respect that the late Rep. Nakashima brought to our district,” Kusch said in the release. “As a former PTA and SCC president of EB deSilva Elementary School in Hilo, our team worked closely with Rep. Nakashima and Sen. (Lorraine) Inouye in their successful effort to secure nearly $3 million for classroom and related improvements and design.
“I have served my community during my career, and this is the next step to continue that service, on a larger canvas.”
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PODCAST: The story behind Hawaii’s beloved morning reporter Casey Lund
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hawaii News Now’s very own Casey Lund joins Guy Hagi on this week’s episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi.”
The Idaho native explains his journey to Hawaii and how he handled adapting to the Hawaiian culture.
Plus, we find out the real reason why Casey didn’t fly with the Blue Angels and why Guy had to take his place.
Also included: a never-before-seen skit that Casey and Steve Uyehara made for the Blue Angels episode.
Each episode of “Upfront with Guy Hagi” features a local celebrity or personality joining Guy for a drive in the HNN weather vehicle.
Listen to the fourth episode below, watch the video podcast or get the episode wherever you get your podcasts.
You can also watch “Upfront with Guy Hagi” on YouTube by clicking here.
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