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Riding for a cause: Hundreds lace up for one of Hawaii’s biggest cycling events

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September 3, 2024

Riding for a cause: Hundreds lace up for one of Hawaii’s biggest cycling events

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Hundreds of cyclists from Hawaii and around the world are preparing for one of Hawaii’s biggest cycling events.

The 2024 Honolulu Century Ride is slated for Sunday, Sept. 29 2024 at Kapiolani Park.

The ride is the largest cycling event on Oahu and raises much needed money for the Hawaii Bicycling League to advocate for safer, more bike friendly streets for everyone. This includes their BikeEd Program, which brings bicycle education and the joy of cycling to over 8,000 4th graders on Oahu each year.

”The main ride starts at 6:21 a.m. that day and all rides end under the arch at Kapiolani Park with good music, ono food, live entertainment, and the wonderful company of fellow cyclists of all ages and abilities. Food and other booths are open for riders and non-riders alike from,” said Chris Salas, Events Director for the Hawaii Bicycling League.

Organizers said the youngest rider to sign up is 9 years old and the oldest is 82.

Online registration for the event closes on Sept. 27 but you can still register the day of the ride on site.

The 100-mile ride starts at Kapiolani Park, goes through the scenic Windward coast with a turnaround at Swanzy Beach Park in Kaaawa.

The Honolulu Century Ride is a 25-to-100-mile ride along Oahu’s gorgeous South Shore and Windward Coast. Riders turn around at Swanzy Beach Park in Kaaawa.

This year, there are also bike and bus options for cyclists who want a shorter ride.

”They can chose to do that and ride 50 miles to Swanzy Beach Park and then take a bus back to Kapiolani Park,” added Salas.

For more information or to register for the event, click here.

If you’d prefer to volunteer, contact vincent@hbl.org or call (808)735-5756.

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Closure and courage: Man faces justice following teen’s abduction from West Hawaii beach

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January 1, 2025

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Closure and courage: Man faces justice following teen’s abduction from West Hawaii beach

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A Hawaii Island man accused of abducting a 15-year-old girl and holding her captive in a bus on his Hilo property two years ago pleaded no contest to multiple charges in a Kona courtroom Tuesday morning.

Cher Angelel spoke on behalf of her daughter, Mikella, after the hearing.

The family expressed deep gratitude, thanking everyone who had a part in not only bringing the teen home, but also those who have helped to deliver justice in this years-long case.

“Today is the beginning of the end,” Angelel said. “There aren’t enough thanks for people that really stepped up. Way too many people to name. But you know who you are and we are so endlessly grateful for your support and help.”

Duncan Mahi pleaded no contest to two counts of kidnapping and one count of sexual assault in connection with the two-day crime spree that spanned Hawaii Island before the teen managed to escape in Hilo with the help of two good Samaritans who recognized her at a restaurant.

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Attorney Jeffrey Foster said, “A plea of no contest basically means that the defendant does not plead guilty, but he also agrees not to contest the charges against him.”

According to the plea agreement, Mahi will spend no less than 20 years behind bars.

It also means Mikella and the boy who was with her at the time of the abduction won’t have to testify at a trial.

“They are seniors in high school and ready to get on with their lives and not having a trial will definitely be a good thing for all of us,” said Angelel.

Today, Mikella is about to turn 18. Angelel said she is doing phenomenal.

“She has risen above it,” Angelel said. “She’s gotten on with her life. She’s a straight-A student. She’s applying for colleges, applying for scholarships. She’s going places in life.”

Angelel credits her daughter’s intelligence for helping bring her captor to justice.

“And I really want young women to really know what my daughter did to save herself and learn from her,” she said. “Memorizing his license plate from the very get-go. She left hair in the school bus he was keeping her in for DNA. She really did things that helped out the police.”

Mahi’s sentencing is scheduled for March 14 at 8:30 a.m. in Kona.

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Driver arrested after bicyclist fatally struck on Big Isle | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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December 31, 2024

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Driver arrested after bicyclist fatally struck on Big Isle | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A Pahoa man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and first-degree negligent homicide after a collision resulted in the death of a bicyclist Monday, according to Hawaii island police.

The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. Monday on Kahakai Boulevard near Olao Street in Pahoa.

Police said Michael Richardson, 36, of Pahoa, was driving a 2018 Volkswagen GTI sedan east on Kahakai when he struck a man on a blue mountain bike traveling in the same direction.

Paramedics rushed the unresponsive bicyclist, apparently in his 50s, to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 8:55 p.m. His identification is pending, according to police, and an autopsy has been ordered to determine his cause of death.

In addition to DUI and negligent homicide, police also arrested Richardson on suspicion of driving without insurance. He remains in custody at the Hilo Police Station pending further investigation.

Witnesses to the collision or any information should contact Officer Jerome Duarte at 808- 961-2339 or Jerome.Duarte@hawaiicounty.gov. Anonymous tips may also be reported to Crime Stoppers at 808-961-8300 in Hilo.

Police said this is Hawaii Cunty’s 29th traffic fatality this year compared to 15 at the same time last year.

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds and fair conditions to welcome the New Year

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December 31, 2024

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First Alert Forecast: Breezy winds and fair conditions to welcome the New Year

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Typical trade wind weather is expected for most of this week, with moderate to breezy wind speeds and scattered showers focused over windward and mountain areas. The exception is late Tuesday into early Wednesday, when a plume of moisture is forecast to move in from the east, boosting windward showers. Trades will weaken Friday through the weekend as a front approaches from the northwest. Vog will likely increase across the state Friday through the weekend as the trades weaken and veer out of the southeast.

Medium northwest swell will continue through Tuesday. A large northwest swell is forecast to arrive Wednesday and will produce advisory level surf. An even larger northwest swell will arrive this weekend. Surf along south and east facing shores is expected to remain small this week.

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