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Man accused in bank robbery allegedly gave name to teller

The man accused of making a bomb threat while robbing a Waikiki bank last week — forcing police to close Kapahulu Avenue for a couple of hours while they searched his bag for explosives — dropped multiple clues to his identity during the heist, court documents say.

 

Incidental Lives: Keiki club program director makes youths feel special

Jeric Lake’s first glimpse of what makes the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii special came on his first day as an intern at the organization’s Charles C. Spalding Clubhouse on Waiola Street.

 

911 Report: Bank robbery case turned over to feds

The case of a 45-year-old homeless man who allegedly robbed the Waikiki branch of Bank of Hawaii on Thursday has been turned over to federal officials for prosecution.

 

Newswatch: Waikiki signs removed after no shark seen

Shark warning signs were removed from Kaimana Beach in Waikiki on Monday morning after no shark was spotted in the area in the aftermath of a sighting on Sunday.

 

State’s first satellite launch being delayed to today on Kauai

The University of Hawaii's first spaceflight and microsatellite delivery has been pushed to today, according to a launch official.

 

No rubbish for HPOWER after boiler is damaged

Oahu’s HPOWER plant isn’t accepting commercial and residential waste this week after a fire damaged a boiler system at the trash-to-energy facility.

 

Convicted killer of 2 women is released from Texas prison

A former Pearl Harbor sailor who bashed in his wife’s head with a cast-iron skillet and repeatedly stabbed his Parkinson’s disease-afflicted mother-in-law in his military family quarters is free on parole after serving 13 years in custody.

 

Cooling tradewinds forecast to make return to Oahu today

After a prolonged stretch of hot and muggy weather, the state should get a cooling respite with the return of tradewinds through the middle of the week, according to the National Weather Service.

 

Panel OKs breaks for affordable-housing building

The City Council Zoning and Planning Committee agreed Monday to grant a developer’s request for waivers and other concessions for an 128-unit affordable-housing project in the heart of the Ala Moana-Kapiolani area.

 

Parking costs at isle airports rising for first time in 4 years

Parking rates at airports across Hawaii will be going up starting Dec. 1.

At five airports, including Honolulu Airport (HNL), the daily maximum rate to park will increase by $3, according to the state Department of Transportation.

 

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