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Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 10, the free Aloha ‘Ia ‘O Waianae Fair will take place at Waianae Elementary School—hosted by Kids Hurt Too Hawaii and the state Nanakuli-Waianae Complex Area—to offer free food boxes, live performances and over 30 resource programs for local families. Hawaii News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ An iconic Filipino bakery closed today after more than 50 years as its family owners retired (a cherished home away from home for many locals). Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jade Dynasty at Ala Moana Center is offering a 9-course Chinese New Year set menu for lunch and dinner throughout February with prices starting at $340 for a table of 5 or $560 for a table of 10 + reservations must be made one day in advance. Hawaii News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ During a forum at Prince Waikiki, economists reported that Hawaii’s visitor industry is expected to grow slightly from 9.64 million in 2025 to 9.76 million this year amid weak international markets and rising competition from lower-cost destinations; they said a true recovery may not occur until 2027. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ HPU’s director of security said a false active shooter alert was sent on Feb. 8 and officials quickly issued an all-clear to confirm there was no threat. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers and the House agriculture committee are drafting bills that may require sterilization for free-roaming cats five months or older — an effort to curb the growing cat population seen at east Honolulu sites like Hawaii Kai Park and Ride. The proposals aim to address Hawaii’s cat overpopulation crisis. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Severe weather across the state has caused downed trees, power outages, and restricted travel on Hana Highway, and state, county, and utility crews have responded quickly in Oahu. Officials closed schools, state offices, and UH campuses for Monday while the Board of Water Supply urged water conservation amid continuing outages. Hawaii News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa is offering limited-time kamaaina Valentine’s Day specials for its Korean BBQ and seafood buffet & new menu items, cocktails, and desserts from today through Friday, Feb. 14 at Buffet at Hyatt, SWIM Restaurant & SHOR. Hawaii News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Konawaena's girls basketball season ended last Thursday after a narrow 42-41 loss to Iolani in the HHSAA Division I semifinals at McKinley High School. The Lady Wildcats finished the season at 21-3 as Iolani advanced to face No. 1 Kamehameha-Kapalama in the finals. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Kamehameha-Hawaii boys soccer reached another state championship after defeating fifth-seeded Saint Louis 4-2 Friday afternoon on Oahu, boosting the Warriors' record to 11-1-2. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
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