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Justice found for victim of vicious dog attack in Manoa
MANOA, Hawaii (KHON2) — An Oahu dog owner thought she would never get justice after her beloved pet was killed in a dog attack in 2024, but that has changed after some persistence and attention. A walk in a Manoa Park turned deadly for Emogene Yoshimura's Bichon, Kiki, when a large unleashed dog attacked in 2024. Beloved dog slain in Manoa attack: 'It could have been a child!' 'He came out of his yard, chased us, knocked me to the ground and he bit Kiki on her neck and punctured her trachea,' Yoshimura said. The case was initially dismissed, but was reopened after attention was brought to the issue in 2024. Yoshimura was awarded restitution that included all expenses for her new Bishon puppy, Calia, paid for by the owner of the dangerous dog after a court ruling in April 2025. 'It was such a nightmare when I lost Kiki. And I had nightmares about every night until this one appeared,' Yoshimura said. 'It was a nightmare experience and I hope no one ever has to live through that again.' Check out more news from around Hawaii Emogene said that she will never walk around the park again with her new pup and while the restitution will not bring Kiki back, she hopes her story will serve as encouragement for other victims to come forward and file a police report if they have gone through a similar situation. A new law to increase punishments for owners of dangerous dogs will take effect on July 1, but the Hawaiian Humane Society said the community has to be the initiator. 'Really, you need to be your own advocate because we're not at a point yet, where the system in and of itself takes these cases seriously,' said Hawaiian Humane Society Community Engagement Director Steph Kendrick. 'Think about the community and make that report.' Oahu woman still seeking justice months after brutal dog attack HHS had a message for owners who like to walk their dog off-leash. 'It does not matter how 'friendly' your dog is, it does not matter how 'friendly' the on leash dog is. You are threatening that dog,' Kendrick said. Yoshimura's legal battle paid off and resulted in a bit of closure and a new companion. Get news on the go with KHON 2GO, KHON's morning podcast, every morning at 8 'It's important to advocate for justice because even though Kiki will never come back, at least I have the satisfaction of knowing she won her court case,' Yoshimura said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
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NFL player to blow Raiders' Viking horn in Vegas
Las Vegas Raiders player Tyler Manoa will blow Canberra's iconic Viking horn ahead of the clash against the Warriors at the NFL team's home base, Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders confirmed at their stadium walk-through on Friday (Saturday AEDT) that the defensive tackle, who has a Samoan heritage, had agreed to participate in the pre-game festivities after Dana White turned the club down. Canberra were keen to involve a Las Vegan of Pasifika heritage given the diversity of their own squad. Matt Timoko, Joe Tapine, Seb Kris and Kaeo Weekes are all regular first graders with Maori heritage, while Josh Papalii and Simi Sasagi both have Samoan roots. We're proud to announce Las Vegas @Raiders Tyler Manoa as our Viking Ambassador. He will blow the Viking Horn at @AllegiantStadm tomorrow! #WeAreRaiders #NRLVegas — Canberra Raiders (@RaidersCanberra) February 28, 2025 When UFC boss White had a prior engagement, the Raiders were hopeful of securing a player from the NFL team that inspired Canberra's nickname when the club entered the NSWRL in 1982. They had spent some $10,000 on a replica of their huge Viking horn, which is a fixture of their home games but was too delicate and large to be transported over to America. Club greats Jarrod Croker and Mal Meninga, who'd blown the horn before, were options, with both in Vegas as ambassadors this week. It's believed chief executive Don Furner was the mastermind behind securing Manoa, whom the Raiders approached partly because of his rugby background and Pasifika heritage. "We've always had a proud history of Polynesian players at our club," Furner said. The Raiders are now hard at work to find a jersey big enough for Manoa, who stands 196cm tall and weighs 141kg. Manoa, 25, has not yet made his NFL debut but played 54 games in his collegiate career between UCLA and the University of Arizona. He joined the Raiders in late 2024 after a stint in the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. Canberra prop Papalii applauded the Raiders for selecting a player who reflected the club's strong Pasifika contingent. "It's very special. It's my identity as a Samoan and to see a fellow Samoan from Vegas it's a special milestone not only for the Canberra Raiders but the Las Vegas Raiders and Samoan people in general," he said. "It makes me feel a lot more comfortable being in Vegas. Hopefully we catch up after a good win tomorrow."
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Climate
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Hawaii is the rainbow capital of the world. Here's what that means
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii's regular sunshine, short rain showers and clean air come together to create some of the planet's best conditions for viewing rainbows. They're such a frequent sight that a University of Hawaii professor calls the state the 'rainbow capital of the world.' Right now it's the winter rainy season in the islands, which means the odds of seeing a rainbow are even higher than usual. Rainbows emerge so often in Hawaii they've become popular symbols of island life. Pictures of them adorn buildings, the sides of public buses and appear on standard vehicle license plates. University of Hawaii sports teams are even named after rainbows. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. 'For me, rainbows really signify hope and new beginnings,' said Liane Usher, the president of the Children's Discovery Center in Honolulu, which features rainbows on its exterior wall and in its exploration rooms. 'I can't ever help but smile whenever I see a rainbow after the rain.' Here are some things to know about rainbows in Hawaii. Where can I find rainbows? Rainbows form when raindrops refract sunlight into a spectrum of colors. The brighter the sun, the clearer the rainbow. Look for them when it is both sunny and raining at the same time. They will appear opposite the sun. They will seem larger and higher in the sky in the early morning and late afternoon, when the sun is lower on the horizon. Steven Businger, professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, says the archipelago's trade winds bring many small showers with enough blue sky between them for the sun to shine through. Hawaii's clean air also helps. Other places tend to have more air particles from dust, pollen and cars. Conditions improve further during Hawaii's rainy season, which lasts from October through April. 'Hawaii has maybe the best rainbows on the planet,' Businger said. Businger created an app called RainbowChase to help people find rainbows in Hawaii. Rainbows are so prevalent that there are about 20 names for them in the Hawaiian language, according to a Manoa website, including distinct words for rainbow fragments and those that sit low on the horizon. What role do rainbows play in Native Hawaiian culture? Rainbows represent divine or supernatural power in Native Hawaiian tradition. Sam 'Ohu Gon III, senior scientist and cultural adviser at The Nature Conservancy in Hawaii, said rainbows are considered a symbol of Kāne, one of the four main gods in Hawaiian tradition. Traditionally, the closer one got to a rainbow, the more likely they were to encounter a supernatural force, or an extremely powerful or chiefly person, he said. In one centuries-old story, a rainbow appears over the secluded home of a Hawaiian princess for four straight days. Another emerges above the ocean when her suitor arrives, a man so strong his punch pierces an opponent's chest like a spear. To Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a teacher and Native Hawaiian cultural practitioner, a rainbow signals an 'aumakua,' which is a deified ancestor or a family or personal god. 'When those of our loved ones go before us, they precede us in life and they leave us in this realm. They are able sometimes to show their presence," Wong-Kalu said. "The rainbow is one of those ways.' Rainbows let her know spiritual protection is present and that she is loved and watched over, said Wong-Kalu, who is also known as Kumu Hina. When did rainbows become symbols of island life? Rainbow imagery decorates everything from buildings and restaurant facades to athletic uniforms. The Hawaii men's athletic teams are called Rainbow Warriors and the women's teams are Rainbow Wahine, using the Hawaiian word for women. The teams are called 'Bows' for short. The origin of the rainbow mascot dates to New Year's Day in 1924. Hawaii was locked in a scoreless tie against the visiting Oregon Aggies when a rainbow appeared over the field. Hawaii scored soon after and reporters began calling the team the Rainbows, according to the book 'Hawai'i Sports: History, Facts and Statistics.' The Hawaii football team in 2000 dropped 'Rainbow' from its nickname when a coach expressed concern it carried a 'stigma' because of its association with the LGBTQ+ community. The school restored the name in 2013. Will climate change affect rainbows? When Kimberly Carlson was a professor at Manoa, she saw a rainbow outside her apartment window that made her wonder how climate change would affect them. Now a New York University environmental studies professor, she's studied the impact over the next century. Her team's analysis, published in a paper two years ago, predicts Brazil, the Mediterranean and parts of Central Africa will have fewer rainbows by 2100. They found places that currently get lots of snow, but that will instead receive more rain, will likely see more rainbows. Alaska falls in that category. Scientists believe rainbows will continue to be plentiful in Hawaii, but in the coming decades, longer dry spells might lead to fewer rainbows on the arid, leeward sides of the islands, Businger, the atmospheric sciences professor, said. Maui and the Big Island might be particularly affected, he said. The singular experience of glimpsing a rainbow makes them worth studying, he said. 'Rainbows are a cultural touchstone for us. They cause us to stand still and for a moment, forget about the past and the future,' Businger said. 'We are really in the moment when we see a spectacular rainbow, and that's a rare experience in our busy lives.'
