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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu hosts a busy weekend of family events — a free Tech and Family Fun Fair at La Pietra on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., an art debut opening Friday at Kaiao Space, and comedy, canoe, and palace activities on March 6–8. Honolulu Magazine
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday morning, an incendiary fire in a Waianae multifamily building on Ala Akau St. caused $1K in damage and displaced residents, with no injuries reported. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco plans to build a second gas station along Dillingham Boulevard in Kapalama Kai as part of a redevelopment project less than a mile from its busy Iwilei site. The new station will feature 20 fueling islands (40 total pumps) and is expected to boost local capacity. KITV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ola Ka ʻI Kona will celebrate the Hawaiian language Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Keauhou Shopping Center in Keauhou, featuring hands-on activities, cultural performances, and a commemorative stamp card activity that honors Princess Ruth Ke‘elikolani's 200th birthday. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The state now lets schools buy local produce from farms using HIDOE’s farm-to-school program (supporting student health and sustainability). Kahaluʻu Elementary made its first micropurchase from Kupu Place and more schools will follow. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Mar. 3, energy advocate Clint Churchill explained to Keli'i Akina why LNG may be the bridge Hawaii needs to move from expensive oil+cleaner alternatives. The talk detailed how cost, reliability, and environmental impact will shape the state's future energy mix. Hawaii Free Press
- ➤ The University of Hawaii at Manoa is exploring traditional Hawaiian practices to restore ʻāina and drive climate action in the community today. The initiative links cultural heritage with sustainability to benefit local residents. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Annalisa Burgos on the HNN livestream explained why Hawaii electricity bills cost more than double the national rate with rates averaging 41 cents per kWh. State senators will vote next week on a bill that may split HECO’s generation from transmission — a move to spur competition. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Military members are disputing the government's motion filed one hour ago that labels toxic exposure at Red Hill as an occupational hazard+ they argue the harm should be recognized beyond normal service risks. Hawaii News Now
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