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US & Canada · HonoluluCourtney Clenney was arrested Wednesday in Hawaii. She remains jailed in Hawaii while authorities work to have her extradited to Florida. Christian Obumseli died from a forceful downward thrust from a blade that went 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) into his chest, piercing a major artery.See the Story
Social media model arrested in Hawaii on murder charge
47% Center coverage: 92 sources
Europe · ParisThe fire in the Gironde region and neighboring Landes has burned more than 74 square kilometers (29 square miles) since Tuesday. More than 360 firefighters and 100 specialized land vehicles were sent from Germany, Romania, Poland and Austria. Greece sent two specialized Canadair aircraft. Sweden deployed two two firefighting Air Tractor planes to help battle separate wildfires in the Brittany region.See the Story
European firefighters join battle to stop French wildfires
Coverage: 23 sources
Sexual AssaultDeShawn Torrence of Corcoran, California engaged in various forms of nonconsensual sexual conduct while on duty. Four of the ten counts carry a maximum statutory penalty of life in prison and a $250,000 fine. Torrence is no longer employed by the Sanger Police Department.See the Story
Former California police officer charged with sexually assaulting women while on duty
67% Center coverage: 9 sources
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Jurupa Valley · Jurupa ValleyA 17-year-old Keaau High School student is charged with first-degree terroristic threatening. The initial verbal threat was made in-person, and later followed up with a general threat the suspect allegedly posted online. No one was injured in the incident.See the Story
Keaau High School student charged with terroristic threatening
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
US & Canada · Hawaii CountyDouglas Wayne Soares Jr. pleaded guilty on March 14 to first-degree assault and three counts of domestic abuse aggravated by strangulation. In exchange for Soares guilty pleas, prosecutors dropped a charge of kidnapping, a Class A felony that carries a maximum prison term of 20 years.See the Story
Puna man sentenced to 10 years for assault on teenage girlfriend
100% Left coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · HawaiiCourtney Taylor Clenney and Christian Obumseli had a tempestuous relationship since November of 2020, according to a probable cause affidavit. The affidavit states that late afternoon on April 3 neighbors began calling security at the One Paraiso Residences luxury apartment building in Miami, where the couple had a condominium. Clenny, 26, was arrested at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Hilo on a no-bail extradition warrant issued in Florida charging her with second-degree murder.See the Story
Social media model waives extradition
100% Left coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · HawaiiEight more old buses will soon be on their way to the Big Island, with the County Council set to accept the donation of used buses from the City and County of Honolulu. The buses can be used in immediate service to continue the implementation of the Transit and Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan for the Hele-O bus system. The master plan requires 55 buses, but only 30 are in service.See the Story
New old buses on the way: County set to accept Honolulu hand-me-downs while awaiting new vehicles
100% Left coverage: 2 sources
US & Canada · HawaiiA wildfire that flared up Wednesday amid a National Weather Service red flag warning has consumed over 16,000 acres. Containment was estimated at approximateluy 30%. The U.S. Army said its firefighters were focused efforts Friday on the eastern portion of the fire to keep it from heading back toward the army's Pohakuloa Training Area.See the Story
Fire fight continues: Blaze near North Kona-South Kohala boundary line mapped at 16,400 acre - West Hawaii Today
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US & Canada · PunaA 16-year-old boy and his missing 14- year-old brother were swimming in waters off Shipman/Haena Beach in Puna. Several adults and the two boys were swept out by the current and high surf. The fire department and the United States Coast Guard searched the area until nightfall and will resume its search at daybreak.See the Story
Teen victim of apparent drowning in waters off Puna; brother, 14, remains missing - West Hawaii Today
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US & Canada · HawaiiGov. David Ige signed an emergency rule authorizing out-of-state nurses to temporarily practice here without a Hawaii license. The rule is effective immediately for a period of no longer than 120 days. All qualified nurses will have a valid authorization to practice for a 90-day period after confirmation.See the Story
Emergency order aims to ease state nurse deficit - West Hawaii Today
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
US & Canada · HawaiiA surf school has been granted a permit to operate in waters off Old Kona Airport Park. The permit allows for snorkel, SCUBA and surface-supplied air diving, swim, surf, and sight-see commercial activities. It is the first such permit issued at the county park. Rules that would limit and regulate commercial surf school activity have yet to be signed by Gov. David Ige.See the Story
Surf’s up: Business gets permit for surf school at Old Kona Airport Park - West Hawaii Today
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