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Two Passengers Engage in Brutal Brawl on Southwest Flight

14Feb

By Varun KumarNo Comments

Two Passengers Engage in Brutal Brawl on Southwest Flight

In a shocking incident that unfolded on a Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaii, two passengers engaged in a brutal mid-air brawl, leaving fellow travelers and crew members in distress. The altercation erupted about an hour into the flight from Oakland to Lihue Airport on the island of Kauai. Video footage captured the intense moment when tensions escalated, leading to punches being thrown and chaos reigning at 35,000 feet. According to witnesses, the disturbance began with yelling, screaming, and punches. Passengers turned to witness one man bleeding and the other being restrained. The situation quickly escalated as one of the men unleashed a barrage of punches, landing several blows on the other passenger's jawline. Fellow passengers and Southwest Airlines crew members intervened, physi...

Massive Earthquake in Hawaii’s Big Island

9Feb

By Varun KumarNo Comments

Local

Massive Earthquake in Hawaii’s Big Island

On February 9, 2024, a series of powerful earthquakes struck Hawaii's Big Island and Southern California, causing widespread panic and disruption. The first earthquake, measuring a magnitude of 5.7, rattled the Big Island, followed by a magnitude 4.6 temblor in the Los Angeles area just a few hours later. The seismic activity sent shockwaves through the affected regions and prompted concerns about the potential for further damage. In this article, we will delve into the details of these earthquakes, their impact on the affected areas, and the response from local authorities. The first earthquake struck the Big Island of Hawaii with a magnitude of 5.7. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred just after 10 a.m. local time, with the epicenter located approxi...

Ex-Rock Musician Arrested Over Murder of Missing Girlfriend

5Jan

By Varun Kumar1 Comment

Entertainment

Ex-Rock Musician Arrested Over Murder of Missing Girlfriend

A missing persons case has turned into a murder investigation after a woman with Hawaii ties was found dead in California. According to police, her boyfriend, a former rock band member, was arrested for murder. Capitola Police report that the remains of Alice “Alyx” Kamakaokalani Herrmann were found in Tilden Regional Park. It comes after a frantic search for the 61-year-old man over the holidays. According to police, Herrmann was last seen alive on December 3 in Santa Cruz. Herrmann's loved ones told KHON2, she was scheduled to fly to Maui on Dec. 12 for the holidays, but missed her flight. "When he didn't answer his calls, I texted him, we were worried if you could answer our calls and that's when I knew something was wrong," said Kamalu Carroll, a family friend. Blogger Laur...