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Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill Hawaii began offering a new curbside donation pick-up service on Wednesday, March 11 using 100% EV trucks in select neighborhoods (Manoa, Hawaii Kai, Ewa Beach, and Kapolei). Residents can schedule pick-up online for eligible household items to support the nonprofit’s mission. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Zack Hernandez launched AEP Hawai‘i to help residents reach high-paying tech jobs after recruiting on Wall Street and in Seattle. His new digital platform + Talent Hui + will help Hawai‘i professionals network and connect for remote roles, offering a path for growth while keeping talent on the islands. Hawaii Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Students at Kamehameha Schools will perform in the 106th Annual Song Contest this Friday with live broadcast at 6:30 p.m. on K5 and competition at 7:30 p.m.; long-time kumu Kalua Leong supports the event as it honors Princess Pauahi’s vision. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The Moana Surfrider Hotel celebrated its 125th anniversary on Wednesday, March 11 in Waikiki. The event featured local families (including the three-generation Osano family) and longtime employees who shared moments with guests and dignitaries. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Local lawmakers have proposed new rules to boost local lei production by requiring labels on lei made with Hawaii-grown flowers, noting that most popular purple lei are imported from Thailand; some sellers worry that these changes could raise prices. Lawmakers plan to study the impact on local cultural traditions. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A powerful Kona storm has produced hazardous conditions — the National Weather Service has issued marine warnings for Kauai and Maui County and a statewide flood watch through Saturday afternoon. Local officials have closed the Honolulu Zoo, park facilities and municipal golf courses, advising residents and mariners to take precautions. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 30 homeless people believed to have mental health or substance abuse issues have been taken off the street under a 4-month pilot program that pairs city ambulance crews with law enforcement officers in seven Oahu communities. Early reports show promising progress. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu UH coach Laura Beeman credited her team’s surge in the Big West Women’s Basketball Championship to assistant coach Derrick Florence (Coach Flo) during an NCAA game on Saturday, Feb. 28. His defensive mastery helped steer the team in a key matchup. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Hawaii basketball fans enjoyed a pep rally yesterday in downtown Las Vegas for the Big West Tournament, where the UH band and cheer team led spirited chants — they now plan to support the Rainbow Wahine game today. Hawaii News Now
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