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Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Veteran-led volunteers from Team Rubicon have helped over 60 Hawaii County homes recover from ashfall following Kilauea activity. The community should also prepare for a powerful kona storm expected to bring flash flooding to Oahu from Tuesday evening through Saturday afternoon. KITV
- ➤ Formerly incarcerated women from My Sister’s Keeper will host a culinary fundraiser on Thursday, March 19, at Hawaii National Guard Veterans Hall on Valkenburgh Street. They will prepare signature dishes to support vulnerable community members — with $75 tickets funding workshops and legal aid. Hawaii News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters battled a building fire today in Aina Haina at the site of a previous house fire after the Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call. Hawaii News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii Business Magazine invites local law firms to nominate senior attorneys who excel in fields such as Corporate & M&A — nominations must be submitted by March 20 to be featured in the June issue. Hawaii Business
- ➤ Elaine Gascon, a first-generation college graduate, leads Atlas Insurance Agency's condo unit covering over $200 million in replacement value. She mentors young professionals and serves on local nonprofit boards (she plans to launch a new community nonprofit soon). Hawaii Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ J. Menor of Reyn Spooner revived the iconic 1970s superhero Kikaida on a new Aloha shirt designed and produced in Hawaii and available in several styles for $138. The limited-run shirts are selling fast and store staff are taking names (to alert buyers when the next drop arrives). Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The Waikiki Aquarium celebrated the first anniversary of Papahānaumokuākea as a National Marine Sanctuary with talks and activities focused on Pacific conservation. The event welcomed local visitors and showcased interactive exhibits to highlight marine preservation. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews will clear debris in flood-prone areas today as residents secure sandbags before another storm arrives; local authorities urge caution (after last month's Paukauila Stream nearly flooded nearby businesses). Hawaii News Now
- ➤ A powerful kona storm will bring flash flooding, damaging winds, and strong thunderstorms to our islands from today through Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for Kauai and Oahu, and additional areas may be added as the storm progresses + residents should monitor weather alerts. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii doctors warn that the state’s aging population is stressing a geriatric care system already stretched thin as kupuna wait months for appointments. JABSOM’s training program helps, plus more efforts are needed to boost nurse and doctor numbers for better care. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Blood Bank of Hawaii (serving 18 hospitals) urges local donors to keep appointments this week before an expected storm and donate blood, as they need 150 to 200 donations daily. The bank warns that failing to meet this target may require importing blood. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Advocates held a summit to address rising meth-related deaths by rethinking drug education for teens and young adults — they proposed replacing the just say no message with positive alternatives. Hawaii News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer was chosen for a transit-oriented affordable housing project on the city-owned site on Dillingham Boulevard & Eluwene Street in Kalihi. The project sits directly across from the future Mokauea Skyline Station. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The city has chosen nonprofit developer EAH Housing to transform the former Dee Lite Bakery in Kalihi into transit-oriented affordable housing. The city-owned site across from the future Mokauea Skyline Station will soon begin planning under the city’s 2025 to 2028 Strategic Housing Plan, with over 150 rental units projected. Hawaii News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii-born quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will sign a one-year minimum contract with the Atlanta Falcons after the Miami Dolphins released him — ending his six-year run; the deal will become official on March 11. Hawaii News Now
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