Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
Good morning, Honolulu.
🏘️ Community
Power is now fully restored in Waikiki and Diamond Head (including Kapahulu and Kapiolani Park) after an outage reported at 10:20 a.m. affected about 1,820 homes and businesses.
🎭 Culture
Grammy-nominated John Ondrasik, known for his band Five for Fighting, is set to bring his band to Oahu for four upcoming shows, with details (dates and venues) to be released soon.
📰 Economy
With UHERO forecasting a mild recession, Child & Family Service is highlighting statewide family support programs during Poverty Awareness Month to help families face rising costs for housing, food and transportation.
The agency offers educational services and practical help across Oahu and neighboring islands.
🌲 Environment
Poke bowls in Honolulu are missing limu today as local vendors report dwindling supplies, leading to recipe changes at favorite spots.
Local chefs are adjusting menus in response to the shortage.
🏛️ Government
FEMA said nearly 1,000 families displaced by Maui wildfires risk losing housing assistance next month if the federal government does not grant a one-year extension.
🏥 Health
A new report released Monday shows Hawai‘i faces a shortage of 833 physician equivalents working full time to meet demand, with primary care and key surgical specialties most affected (numbers were lower than last year).
📰 Real Estate
Ala Moana's Amana Lofts project is converting an old office into 64 affordable rental units & will be finished by summer 2026 to ease the local housing shortage.
🏈 Sports
The Hawaii Women’s 10K and 5K Fun Run is Hawaii’s only all-female sanctioned race.
It will be held this Sunday at Kapiʻolani Park + registration closes Thursday, Jan. 22 for interested participants.
The latest prep basketball rankings show Kahuku boys holding the top spot & KS girls earning a unanimous No. 1 ranking as local teams prepare for the upcoming season.
Chris Gotterup claimed victory at Waialae Country Club on Jan.
19, marking his third consecutive PGA tour win in Honolulu.
The University of Hawaii football team is set to add three Power 4 transfers this week, including Kahuku’s Diezel Kamoku who scored the title-winning touchdown in the 2023 Open Division final.
The new receivers are expected to boost the team ahead of upcoming contests.
Ronin Naihe has injected energy into the Kahuku boys basketball team, boosting its performance in recent contests + the team aims to continue its rising success in upcoming games.
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