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14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Judge denies bail for doctor accused of trying to kill wife
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A Maui doctor accused of trying to murder his wife will remain behind bars. A judge denied bail for Gerhardt Konig on May 13, despite a plea from his defense attorney to set bail at a reasonable amount. Konig has been charged with attempted murder and his attorney urged the court to set bail for his client at $100,000 to $200,000, saying Konig has no prior criminal record, has no access to his financial assets now that his wife filed for divorce and has no intention to flee. Saint Louis School robotics team wins gold at national championship 'Anything to do with whether he's a flight risk or a danger stems from the allegations in this case and of course, we all know he's presumed innocent of all that,' said Thomas Otake, Konig's attorney. Konig's defense team said the case is not as clear cut as it may seem. They argued he was a loving father, picked apart the state's evidence and said witnesses in the case saw very little of what happened along that trail. 'The point being this is going to be a he said-she said trial,' Otake prosecutors insist Konig is dangerous saying he called his son to tell him what he'd done and hid from police after the alleged attack. 'First he told his son he tried to kill Arielle, that he tried to kill the victim in this case. Second, he gave his son the reason for why. that she'd been cheating on him. And third, he told his son he was going to turn off his phone to avoid the police,' said Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Joel Garner. Prosecutors say Konig tried three different ways to kill his wife on a Nuuanu trial back in March. First, pushing her off a cliff, beating her with a rock the size and weight of a softball then tried injecting her with a syringe. The defense says no syringes were recovered at the scene. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Prosecutors say it's even more alarming that the drug, Propofol, was recovered from his Maui home, indicating Konig had access to powerful anesthetic drugs. 'I do think the fact that the defendant has easy access and uncontrolled access to these types of drugs is a very relevant factor in his dangerousness in the future,' Garner said. After hearing the arguments, the judge agreed with prosecutors that Konig is a danger to the community and denied setting bail. Konig now remains in custody at OCCC. His trial was scheduled to begin the week of June 9. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Science
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Saint Louis School robotics team wins gold at national championship
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The robotics team at Saint Louis School celebrated its fourth consecutive win at the Vex JROTC National Championships in Dallas over the weekend. Since the program's establishment in 2022, Saint Louis School has participated alongside approximately 70 other teams to compete for the ultimate title. Missing dog reunited with owner on her birthday Competitors had to navigate their robots through a complicated field, with different parts and obstacles on the field earning the team points. Each round had three students from Saint Louis School controlling their robot creation. Everybody loves to win, but for Isaac Lau, a senior on the team set to graduate in a matter of days, the win signifies a cherry on top of his high school career.'All the hard work definitely paid off in those four years of competing, especially the last one ending on a high note being the last Vex, or any robotics tournament, that I'll be competing in high school,' Lau said. 'I'm very happy that my team got to experience this. Not just me, but we're all very happy about this tournament victory.' The robotics team at Saint Louis pours hours of work into their efforts, with Lau's mom and Saint Louis School teacher Tatum Rathell noting that the future engineers had many late nights behind this win. 'They put so many hours into both competitions. I mean, they're there until three in the morning,' Rathell said. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Rathell also noted the significance of a victory in robotics for Saint Louis School, considering the institution is known primarily for its athletic abilities. 'It's rewarding for many different reasons, one of them being that he took an athletic school and made it known for something else,' she said. 'And that's exciting for me.' For Lau, the robotics team provided him with a sense of comfort when he couldn't quite 'click' with the school's more popular athletic teams. Driver arrested after serious hit-and-run in Waikiki 'When I first joined Saint Louis in the sixth grade, I was trying to look for a different passion other than sports. Sports wasn't really my click,' Lau said. I noticed that [Saint Louis] had a competitive robotics team, and I joined that team, started from there and found a passion with it.' Lau's passion in robotics doesn't end with his high school career. The soon-to-be high school grad will continue his love for the subject in college, as he will be studying engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a robotics and engineering school in Massachusetts. For more information on Saint Louis School's well-decorated robotics team, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
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Jonah Savaiinaea & others w/ Hawaii ties eagerly await NFL Draft
It's officially NFL Draft week, and for several players with ties to the islands, the next few days could mark the beginning of a dream come true. The 2025 NFL Draft will take place Thursday through Saturday in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with seven rounds of selections. Among those with Hawai'i roots hoping to hear their name called is Waimanalo native and former Arizona All-American wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan — the only local product invited to attend the draft ceremony in person. McMillan is projected by many analysts as a potential top-10 pick. Joining McMillan in the conversation as one of the top prospects out of the University of Arizona is Saint Louis School alumnus Jonah Savaiinaea. The standout offensive tackle, who served as a team captain for the Wildcats, is projected to be selected in the second or third round. In an interview with KHON2 Sports' Mitch Riberal, Savaiinaea reflected on the journey and the emotional weight of the process, which included dozens of interviews with NFL organizations in recent weeks. 'So blessed and so grateful for this opportunity — for teams to get to know me, not just as a player but as a person,' Savaiinaea said. 'It's been stressful, but at the end of the day, it's been a blessing.' The 6-foot-5, 330-pound lineman spoke about taking time to embrace the moment during the combine. 'After each event, I'd sit on the bleachers and think, 'Wow, I just did it.' I watched this growing up, and now I've lived it,' he said. 'I'm just soaking it all in and enjoying it while taking it one day at a time.' Savaiinaea, McMillan, and Mililani native Dillon Gabriel — a Heisman-contending quarterback during his collegiate career — were the only three from Hawai'i invited to the NFL Combine. But they're not the only names to watch. Former University of Hawai'i standouts Cam Stone (DB) and Brayden Schager (QB) are also in the mix, hoping to land opportunities either in the draft or as undrafted free agents. Other hopefuls include Kaiser alum and former UH/San Jose State kicker Kyler Halvorsen, former Saint Louis and UH receiver Jonah Panoke, and ex-UH offensive lineman Luke Felix-Fualalo. The first round of the NFL Draft kicks off Thursday, with rounds two and three set for Friday, and the final four rounds scheduled for Saturday. Stay with KHON2 Sports for continuing coverage of all local prospects throughout draft weekend. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
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Lawrence K.W. Tseu went from shoe shining to international philanthropist
GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @ Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu holds a framed 1936 photo of the Kaneohe home he once lived in. 1 /2 GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @ Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu holds a framed 1936 photo of the Kaneohe home he once lived in. GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @ Philanthropist Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu poses in Kahala on Feb. 27. 2 /2 GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @ Philanthropist Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu poses in Kahala on Feb. 27. GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @ Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu holds a framed 1936 photo of the Kaneohe home he once lived in. GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @ Philanthropist Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu poses in Kahala on Feb. 27. Growing up dirt poor in Kalihi, Lawrence K.W. Tseu saw education as his way out. As a fifth grader, he started paying for his Saint Louis College (now Saint Louis School ) tuition by selling newspapers and shining shoes on the streets of downtown Honolulu, diving for the coins thrown into Honolulu Harbor by cruise ship passengers on Boat Days and pointing military personnel in the direction of female companionship during World War II. After the war, he boosted his income by joining the Hawaii National Guard. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and qualified for pilot's wings. Back in civilian life, he earned degrees from Brigham Young University in Utah and Northwestern University Dental School in Illinois. 'I wanted to be a dentist since I was nine, ' Tseu, now 93, said recently. 'I used to go to the Palama Settlement to have my dental work done—they only charged poor kids a dime—and most of the dentists were really rough, they didn't care. This one time, the Japanese dentist was really gentle, and I said, 'I want to be like him someday, be a gentle dentist.'' During his almost 50 years of practice, Tseu sometimes accepted payment in goods and services rather than cash. As soon as his finances permitted, he began giving back financially to the community as well. One of his most visible gifts is the Tseu Medical Institute at Harris Manchester College, Oxford. His wife, BoHing Chan Tseu, earned her master's degree at University of Oxford in England. Two others big gifts—the Dr. Lawrence K.W. and BoHing Chan Tseu Center for Nursing Education at Chaminade University of Honolulu and the Dr. &Mrs. Lawrence K.W. (BoHing Chan ) Tseu Endowed Scholarship in Nursing at the University of Hawaii Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene—honor her memory. Throughout the decades, Tseu has been a consistently generous supporter of numerous cultural and community groups in the islands. Don 't miss out on what 's happening ! Stay in touch with breaking news, as it happens, conveniently in your email inbox. It 's FREE ! Email 28141 Sign Up By clicking to sign up, you agree to Star-Advertiser 's and Google 's and. This form is protected by reCAPTCHA. 'Everything that pertains to helping people I try to get involved in, ' Tseu said. 'For 60 years, I've been involved with the community, helping the different charitable organizations, donating money, serving on boards and donating whatever little talent I had to help. The main thing to do is help. I try to accommodate everybody that wants me (at their fundraiser events ), and I enjoy going to those events because of the interesting people I meet.' Recent entries on Tseu's calendar include the 75th Narcissus Festival Coronation Ball in February, the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii's 2025 Spring Festival &29th Annual Celebration Gala in March and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Couture &Flowers Fashion Show in April. He also serves on the board of regents of University of Oxford, is a trustee emeritus of Saint Louis School and sits on the board of directors at Palolo Chinese Home, an adult care home for the elderly. When Tseu isn't guesting at fundraising galas or attending board meetings, he enjoys walking and reading. When asked, he'll reveal that he is an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. 'Now that I've retired (from dentistry ), I serve three days—Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday—at the temple in Laie and, of course, Sunday, I go to church. At home, I read a lot of church books, the Scripture, and a lot of (other ) gospel books.' Tseu does not evangelize. 'We have our own concept of religion and our own beliefs, but I don't want to impose myself on other people's belief, ' he said. He enjoys the balance between his church service and Honolulu's glamorous social scene, where he socializes and does his philanthropic work. 'All the earthly wealth and all our success is the blessing from our Heavenly Father, and all the earthly wealth that we accumulate, we should share it because it's a blessing from God, ' Tseu said. 'It's not for us to enjoy, to go on cruises and buy expensive cars, but to share our blessings and our material things with the needy and the poor, the fatherless and the widow. 'Sometimes you get more out of giving than receiving. That gives me more satisfaction than spending money on myself.'
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Lāʻie native, generational fire knife dancer represents 808 at LA award ceremony
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Lāʻie born and raised fire knife dancer Alexander Galeaʻi didn't know what he was getting himself into when he agreed to star in a friend's project. The Saint Louis School alum said it became the opportunity of a lifetime — not just for himself but for the entire Hawaiʻi community. Four-time Super Bowl champion paves way for Polynesian players Alexander's story started when he was on a mission in Auckland, New Zealand where he met trainer Daniel White. When they finished in 2021, the pair kept in contact. Daniel knew of Alexander's fire knife abilities and when he needed help on a film project, he knew exactly who to call. 'I was like 'Oh, okay.' You know it was just for school. I just thought it was something small, I just thought it was a school project,' Galeaʻi explained. Alexander then hopped on a plane and flew to Utah for one night to film the project. Little did he know, Daniel and his team were entering the film in competitions and festivals result was a one-minute, eye-catching advertisement called 'Manumalo' or 'Victory,' which caught the attention of the Television Academy Foundation. Now, Alexander and his classmates at Brigham Young University are nominated in the Commercial, PSA or Promo category of the foundation's 44th College Television Awards. The ad features Galeaʻi's story, highlighting the generational roots of Samoan fire knife dancing. 'My last name is Galeaʻi and that is a pretty big name in the fire knife world. Started with my grandfather. He started the World Fire Knife Competition at the Polynesian Cultural Center.' His father, uncle and cousins would then go on to hold world championship titles. Fire knife competition returns to Sea Life Park 'We're a family of champions and I'm proud of it. We grew up all together, fire knife dancing. Fire knife has been in our family for a very, very long time,' Galeaʻi said. Even if the film doesn't win an award, Alexander said he is still grateful to represent where he comes from. 'Just the opportunity to even be considered or nominated, it's no greater feeling. To me, not much local opportunities are offered like this, especially in our own communities, in our own islands and so it is an awesome experience.' Alexander will attend the College Television Awards in Los Angeles on April 5. Check out more news from around Hawaii He will then graduate from Brigham Young University — Hawaii, where he will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in business management with an emphasis in economics and minors in political science and Pacific Island studies. 'It's worth it you know. I really think it's worth it being there for friends, for family no matter how small or big it may seem. Show up and be there.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
