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Honolulu
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City, state and Institute for Human Services outreach teams are working to connect with residents living in floating shelters moored along Keehi Stream in Kalihi. Overgrown embankments + unfriendly dogs have slowed contact and raised sanitation concerns for nearby Kahauiki Village. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Hawaii Business Magazine honored 20 local leaders for innovation, service, and lasting impact through its HB20 Award program; the honorees include leaders from business+education+nonprofit+design+finance+community, and one honoree joined HNN's Sunrise on Sunday, March 7 to discuss their work. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Hawaiian Mission Houses is hosting the Kapa Kuiki Applique Workshop on Saturday, March 14 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 553 South King Street, where guests will take a guided tour, view a live demonstration, and get a chance to customize a garment with Puamana Crabbe’s design. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The 17th Annual Kualoa Hakipuu Canoe Festival featured navigation lessons and educational booths from voyaging organizations. Held at Kualoa — the event showcased Hawaii’s traditional skills. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The People Power Hawaii festival uses art to remember the 40-year anniversary of the Philippine People Power Revolution and to celebrate local Filipino heritage — the month-long event features a panel at the State Library and a theater play at Dole Cannery on March 10, 11, 17 and 18. Hawaii News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students pursuing careers in healthcare or social work can apply for up to $10,000 scholarships from the AlohaCare Foundation if they or an immediate family member are AlohaCare members, with applications available until Monday, Mar. 16. The program aims to support local workforce development in healthcare. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former state lawmaker Colleen Hanabusa died on Friday at 74 after a five-month battle with cancer — state and city leaders ordered flags lowered at public facilities to honor her decades of service. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaii Department of Health confirmed a measles case in an Oahu visitor from a high-risk area who is now recovering at a private residence. Officials are notifying people who visited locations such as Daniel K. Inouye International Airport & Laie Mormon Temple between Feb. 26 and March 4. Hawaii News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii Living with Anne Lee visited Mille Fête (famous for layered mille crepe cakes) and Hawaiian Style Seafood (serving hearty local seafood plates) in Honolulu and Kalihi on Mar. 7, showcasing decadent desserts and bold seafood dishes that highlight local flavors. KITV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, March 7, Hawaii's men's basketball team played Long Beach State at Stan Sheriff Center where standout moments included a slam dunk by Isaac Johnson and a Senior Night group photo celebrating the game. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Hawaii’s men’s volleyball rallied to win a 4-set match over Pepperdine at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. Coach Charlie Wade praised floor captain Tread Rosenthal—who recorded 56 assists and six kills—for turning a setback into an 8-match point finish. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Rainbow Wahine finished a 74-39 win over Long Beach State today at LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid, achieving a 20-10 record for their third straight 20-win season. Freshman guard Keiara Curtis led with 16 points & teammates Saniyah Neverson and Imani Perez contributed solid stats. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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