An alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting federal judge, special prosecutor connected to public corruption trial, HNN Investigates learned. The defendant accused of trying to hire a hitman & her connection to a business the FBI raided here: bit.ly/49qY1w6 #HawaiiNewsNow

The story gets even more bizarre. Lawyer for Sheri Tanaka claims she paid extortionist to protect her family but sources say, FBI investigating allegations she actually paid a hitman to target judge/prosecutor in her criminal case. More: bit.ly/49QHmCd #Hawaiinewsnow

Surfer says tiger shark bit his board while he was in waters of Kaimana Beach. Shark warning has now been posted as 8- foot shark was observed at Old Man’s break. PC: Emma Pepper you can see the teeth marks by the skegs.

#Surfline video shows the moment a shark bit the board of a surfer at Old Man’s surf break off Kaimana Beach this evening. Glad the surfer was not hurt. Warning signs are now up after a suspected 8-foot tiger shark was spotted. #HawaiiNewsNow PC: Emma Pepper

A scathing audit reveals the Maui County Finance Department failed to collect millions of dollars in taxes. It comes around the same time the finance director was put on leave without any public explanation. Story on Hawaii News Now: bit.ly/3V6ZNhQ. #HawaiiNewsNow #HNN

Multiple people found dead in a home in Manoa this am, sources say. We are waiting for HPD to provide details, unclear right now if there is a suspect officers are looking for or if the killer is among the dead. More: bit.ly/49QHmCd #HawaiiNewsNow

UPDATE: the suspect is among the dead in a Manoa home where multiple bodies have been found, including kids, I’m told. HPD says witnesses reported an argument in the home early this am. The latest here: bit.ly/49QHmCd #HawaiiNewsNow

UPDATE: HPD says father killed wife, 3 children in Manoa home before fatally stabbing himself. The kids were ages 17, 12 and 10. No motive was revealed during a press conference this afternoon. More: buff.ly/439Psn0 #HawaiiNewsNow

One of Hawaii’s most notorious serial rapists is expected to be released tomorrow. John Freudenberg spent > 40 yrs in prison but one of his victims tells me, "The public is not safe" The conditions for the "Manoa rapist" release here: buff.ly/3UwbJI6 #HawaiiNewsNow

“Loved by all,” Honolulu lifeguard, pro surfer Tamayo Perry, 49, dies from apparent shark attack. Perry joined Ocean Safety in 2016. Acting OS Chief Kurt Lager said, “Tamayo’s personality was infectious” More here: bit.ly/3RGXWO #HawaiiNewsNow PC: Neal Miyake

BREAKING: Fire in upcountry Maui is now estimated at 400 acres & is 10% contained according to Maui Fire Dept. MFD working with heavy equipment and aircraft. Residents being told to prepare for evacuations. VC: Monica Loui #Hawaiinewsnow

Jury in sprawling criminal enterprise trial against Mike Miske has reached a verdict. Verdict will be read at 3:30 pm #Hawaiinewsnow bit.ly/3YaSW8u

Guilty: Murder Attempted murder Conspiracy to commit Murder for hire Kidnapping Conspiracy to use a chemical weapon Obstruction of justice Racketeering Not guilty: Bank Fraud Drug crimes One count of attempted murder of another man

“Justice for Johnny” mother of crime boss victim says verdict is not a win but she is relieved. Mike Miske showed no emotion in court as verdict was read: guilty of conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, kidnapping, obstruction… more: bit.ly/3YaSW8u #HawaiiNewsNow

BREAKING: UH Rainbow Warriors' star wide receiver Steven McBride arrested for felony abuse this am. He remains in HPD's cell block tonight. Multiple sources say he shoved a woman while she was holding an infant. McBride had more 1,000 yards, 9 TD's last yr. #HawaiiNewsNow

Statement from UH spokesperson: “The University of Hawaiʻi takes any allegation of domestic violence very seriously. The university can confirm that Steven McBride is a student-athlete on the 2024-2025 football roster, and that UH has received notification that he was detained.

After 32 years, a DNA match solves a murder mystery on the Big Island, but Dana Ireland’s attacker will not face trial. More here: hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/07/29/32-… #HawaiiNewsNow

Multiple explosive devices have been found on Maui, one exploded last night in a trash bin as a Kia SUV passed by on Old Haleakala Highway. Sources: at least four devices found this week in upcountry. More here: bit.ly/46O4eC0 PC: Jess Weatherholt #HawaiiNewsNow

Sources: Store surveillance videos show soldier bought tools, cleaning supplies before reporting his pregnant wife - Mischa Mabeline Kaalohilani Johnson, 19 - missing. Pfc. Dewayne Arthur Johnson has been detained. More Here: bit.ly/4cRbYVj #HawaiiNewsNow

BREAKING: Charges filed against Army Pvt. Dewayne Johnson, husband of missing pregnant woman. Special Trial Counsel office: obstruction, lying, production/distribution of child porn. More charges are possible as the case develops. more: bit.ly/3T18UhV #hawaiinewsnow