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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 4, a brave 13-year-old boy swam over two miles in rough surf off the Honolulu coast to rescue his stranded family. KITV
- ➤ Punahou Carnival returns this weekend at Punahou School in Honolulu—tens of thousands of locals will enjoy rides, games, and malasadas while supporting scholarships. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tetairoa McMillan, a local football rookie, featured in a new Spam Super Bowl commercial that aired Feb. 4, highlighting Spam as the go-to game day food. The ad marks a milestone in his rising profile. KITV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu residents have plenty to do this weekend - a rooftop breakdance battle at the Endless Styles Festival, African American Film Festival screenings, Makapu‘u Beach Cleanup and a free Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival all offer diverse local experiences. Honolulu Magazine
- ➤ The Waikiki Spam Jam Festival is set for Saturday, April 25 at Waikiki beach from 4 to 10 p.m. and will feature local music, retail booths and keiki-friendly activities — a drone show at 9 p.m. enhances the free event while proceeds support local charities. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ UH Mānoa’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present Lele Wale, a show inspired by the 2023 Lahaina fires, from March 4 to 8 at Kennedy Theatre in Manoa, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. KITV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Honolulu Marathon, held Dec. 14, generated nearly $524 million for Hawaii’s economy from record attendance by roughly 43,000 runners and over 100,000 visitors who supported more than 5,000 jobs and added $32 million in tax revenue (report data). Hawaii News Now
- ➤ A report from Feb. 4 shows that Honolulu is the hardest U.S. city to save money, as steep living costs + high debt-to-income ratios challenge residents. KITV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mental health experts and family members urge the Department of Health to end transfers of patients to a mainland psychiatric facility after two patients died, one by suicide and one after a coma. They say moving patients away from family creates added hardship and disrupts care. Hawaii News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Guy Hagi visited Boarded Up by Chubbies Burgers in Kaimuki with Ashley Nagaoka to try local burgers as part of Cheap Eats+ the outing highlighted a neighborhood spot offering affordable fare. Hawaii News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local Seahawks fans led by Sean Eyman and William Morgan will travel to Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX this Sunday while bar owner Chip Jewitt prepares Agave and Vine — a local home for the 12th Man — to welcome fans in Honolulu at 1:30 p.m. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Local fans can celebrate Hawaii’s Super Bowl legacy at a game-day party hosted by Skybox Taphouse at the International Market Place. The event, taking place this Sunday, offers panoramic views of Waikiki Beach — over 20 high-definition TVs show every play. Hawaii News Now
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