Judge finds former OCCC officer guilty of murdering his mother - Honolulu news - NewsLocker (2024)

An Oahu Circuit Court judge found Anthony F. Pereira II guilty as charged Tuesday of second-degree murder in the June 10, 2016, shooting death of his 66-year-old mother,Barbara Pereira, at his home in Maili.

Hawaii visitor industry downturn to extend well past spring

The deals are up but travelers are way down for summer through the end of the year in Hawaii, especiallyon Maui.

Teens to offer free tech help to kupuna

Kupuna who are clueless about technology are welcome to bring their phones, laptops and other devices for assistance from Tech Savvy Teens, who will be at Windward Mall’s Center Court from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Stadium developer’s exit is focus at board meeting

The withdrawal of oneof two finalists for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District contract was the main topic of discussion at Thursday’s Stadium Authority meeting. Board members, however, downplayed the idea that theremaining bidder gains leverage by being the only applicant left.

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Rearview Mirror: Barack Obama Sr. spent 3 years in Hawaii

I was thinking last week that I knew a lot about Barack Obama II, who was born on Oahu in 1961, attended Punahou and became our 44th U.S. president. I knew much less about his father.

Naval war games partnership in Hawaii features 29 countries

The biennial Rim of the Pacific Exercise, the world’s largest recurring naval warfare exercise, kicked off in Hawaii this week as warships, aircraft and personnel from 29 countries gathered in the islands.

Maui County awards contract to review Aug. 8 fire response

Maui awarded a contract Tuesday to an undisclosed company to review the response of the Maui Emergency Management Agency during the fatal Aug. 8wildfires.

Kokua Line: Why is there a fence on Diamond Head?

Question: There is a big fence put up on the Ewa slopes of Diamond Head, makai of the new culinary school. What is this fence for, and what is the area that is cordoned off?

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Green signs bills addressing health care systems into law

Gov. Josh Green signed several bills related to health care and behavioral health into law Thursday — aligning with his administration’s social health care model, which encompasses not only traditional health care, but other societal issues like poverty alleviation, homelessness and more.

On the Move: Keanu Lau Hee

Hawaii Community Foundation has hired Keanu Lau Hee as senior director of the Maui recovery effort. She will officially join the group July 16. She will represent HCF executive leadership across Maui County on all related matters. Lau Hee has experience in emergency management (including eruptions, floods, hurricanes and now wildfires) as well as critical strategic planning, land use, resource and project management and communication skills.

Walmart stabbing suspect indicted on 2 charges

An Oahu grand jury Wednesday indicted a 33-year-old man on one count of second-degreeattempted murder in the June 15 stabbing of a 32-year-old Walmart employee outside the Keeaumoku Street Walmart store.

On the Move: Domestic Violence Action Center

Domestic Violence Action Center has announced the following new members of its board of directors:

Kokua Line: Is new left-turn at roundabout permanent?

Question: Is the left-turn lane added at the intersection of Kahekili Highway and Kamehameha Highway permanent?

Keeaumoku Walmart stabbing suspect indicted on 2 charges

An Oahu grand jury Wednesday indicted a 33-year-old man on one count of second-degreeattempted murder in the June 15 stabbing of a 32-year-old Walmart employee outside the Keeaumoku Street Walmart store.

Hawaii Attorney General seeks interview on 2018 Lahaina wildfire

The state Department of the Attorney General filed a motion Monday to force the director of the Maui Emergency Management Agency to answer questions about how he commanded the response to the 2018 West Maui fires fueled by Hurricane Lane.

Green plans to veto 3 bills aimed at emergency powers

Among the 17 bills that Gov. Josh Green intends to veto are three that would put new rules on his emergency powers as the Legislature continues to try to define how Hawaii governors should operate during crises.

FBI warns of fake lawyers claiming to find cryptocurrency fraud losses

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about a scam where fake attorneys prey on cryptocurrency fraud victims by claiming they can get the victims’ money back.

Downtown Honolulu electric grid upgrade will be long, disruptive

It could take 10 years to fully upgrade downtown Honolulu’s underground electric cable network under a plan being accelerated after two disruptive outages over the past two weeks.

Big Island judge orders developer to demolish house on wrong lot

A construction company that mistakenly built a house on a Hawaiian Paradise Park lot owned by aCalifornia woman has been ordered to pay for the demolition of the structure and removal of debris.

Tech View: Timorese interns at EWC receive and impart lessons

As Honolulu Star­-Advertiser reporter Kevin Knodell stated Nov. 12 (“Hawaii playing a central part in the ‘Pacific Century’”), the University of Hawaii at Manoa-based East-West Center continues to play a role in America’s “pivot to the Pacific.” However, EWC is not just about diplomats bumping fists and shaping foreign policy.

Shark attack victim leaves behind a legacy of faith

Tamayo Perry, the Pipeline big-wave surfer who died Sunday after he was bitten by a shark while surfing during a break from his city lifeguarding shift, leaves behind a legacy of faith.

Maui County weighs phasing out vacation rentals

WAILUKU >> A Maui fire marshal ordered officials to thin the crowds inside a Maui County Planning Commission hearing Tuesday to review a proposal from Maui Mayor Richard Bissen to phase out thousands of vacation rentals.

Kokua Line: Can I get a break on electrical bill?

Question: Where is the Sun Bucks application? They said check in June, but it’s almost the end of June. Also, usually I see something about LIHEAP by now, for help with the electrical bill. Do they still have that?

Community urges takeover of privately owned Ewa road

A plan for the city to potentially condemn a privately owned segment of Ewa Beach’s North Road drew community support Tuesday.

Certification launched for visitor industry businesses

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority today is launching a visitor industry certification program, called Qurator, that offers Hawaii businesses a chance to earn an official mark of excellence, which fits into HTA’s push toward a more regenerative tourism model.

2 sheriff’s deputies arrested amid racial harassment inquiry

Two state sheriff’s deputies have been arrested in the past week as part of an ongoing investigation into incidents of harassment and inappropriate conduct involving a Black trainee.

On the Move: Shannon Mar

Atlas Insurance Agency has hired Shannon Mar as assistant vice president of the agency’s Small Business Unit. Mar joins the agency with 11 years of experience in the insurance industry and is licensed in property and casualty as well as life and health.

Team starts work to combat appropriation of Hawaiian culture

Seven Native Hawaiian leaders in areas including culture and law convened an inaugural meeting Monday of a legislative group aiming to protect Hawaiian intellectual property from insulting and harmful use.

Kokua Line: Must I appear in person for personalized license plates?

Question: Must I have an appointment to switch to a vanity plate?

Keiki in the Kitchen to feature at Hawaii State Farm Fair

The Hawaii Food & Wine Festival’s popular HMAA Presents Keiki in the Kitchen event is pairing up this year with the Hawaii State Farm Fair on Aug. 3 and 4 at Whitmore Village in Wahiawa.