Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
Good morning, Honolulu.
The Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce will host the 22nd Annual Chopsticks and Wine fundraiser on April 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort — the event will feature top chefs, a broad selection of wines and spirits, and opportunities for local business networking.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered before sunrise (Mar.
29) at Makaha Beach to clean up storm debris organized by the Ho'omaʻa Foundation. Their effort helped restore community areas affected by the recent storm.
State and city leaders secured temporary housing at the Inn at Schofield in Wahiawa for families displaced by recent Kona low storms + over 50 additional units are expected through April 30.
Seven individuals with serious mental illness became the first graduates of Oahu's Jail Diversion Program this week — they completed treatment and support services as an alternative to incarceration in Honolulu.
A donation drive co-organized by iHeartMedia and the Lahui Foundation delivered aid to North Shore farmers impacted by severe weather on Sunday morning — the drop-off at Wai Kai sent supplies to Mahiko Farms and other local agricultural operations.
The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a second-alarm building fire at Akone Place in Kalihi early Sunday (eight residents were displaced) as crews battled heavy smoke and flames with no injuries reported.
Hokulani Elementary will remain closed for the rest of the school year after heavy flooding damaged its facilities, and students will attend classes at Pālolo and Aliʻiolani Elementary while repairs continue.
The FDNY Incident Management Team arrived on Oahu Saturday, March 29, to help Honolulu crews remove debris after Kona low storms.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi said the team (using its disaster expertise) boosted cleanup efforts for affected neighborhoods.
The free mobile clinic serving North Shore residents will begin operating at Waialua District Park today.
It offers free treatment Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with help from local emergency teams + healthcare professionals managing storm-related injuries.
San Paolo Restaurant is now serving brunch with a Brazilian twist at its Honolulu location on Saturdays and Sundays (8 AM to 1 PM).
The menu features breakfast platters, sandwiches and eggs benedict with South American flavors.
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