Coverage dated October 25, 2026 to October 26, 2026

Pahoa man to undergo mental exam after historic church vandalized

Headline from Honolulu Star-Advertiser

HILO >> A Hawaii island judge has ordered a mental examination for a 58-year-old Pahoa man accused of stealing a crystal cross from a historic Kalapana church, shattering it, and destroying religious statues in the church.

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  1. West Hawaii Today

    Pahoa man accused of stealing from and vandalizing historic church (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    A mental examination has been ordered for a 58-year-old Pahoa man accused of stealing a crystal cross from a historic Kalapana church, shattering it, and destroying religious statues in the church.

  2. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Pahoa man to undergo mental exam after historic church vandalized (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    HILO >> A Hawaii island judge has ordered a mental examination for a 58-year-old Pahoa man accused of stealing a crystal cross from a historic Kalapana church, shattering it, and destroying religious statues in the church.

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