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Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Following the Kona Low storms, Hawaiian Humane Society has launched its 100 Foster Challenge to recruit 100 new foster families over two weeks and ease shelter crowding. It is hosting free in-person foster orientation sessions from April 2 to 11 at Moiliili Campus — Kosasa Family Campus to support pet care. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Local business leaders in Haleiwa say the town is open with safe measures as it recovers from recent storms that dropped customer visits by up to 80%. A Wahiawa Health popup clinic will return Thursday at Waialua Elementary School to offer medical services. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Nine incarcerated fathers at Waiawa Correctional Facility were reunited with their children for an Easter Keiki Day event on March 29, which featured inflatables, crafts and an egg hunt (family bonding focused on reintegration). KITV
- ➤ Over 100 shoppers attended Waikiki Wahine Pop Up Market at Hard Rock Cafe Waikiki on Mar. 30, where the event supported women-owned small businesses and benefited the Kapiʻolani Health Foundation. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Employee responses in the 2026 Best Places to Work Survey show Hawaii workers value competitive pay, flexibility, and meaningful engagement. The survey named Platinum winners such as Servco (over 3,300 team members) and Island Insurance to highlight a shift in workplace values statewide. Hawaii Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rapid floods damaged classrooms at Hokulani Elementary which remains closed until the end of the year, and nearly 300 keiki will finish school at Palolo Elementary (younger) and Ali'iolani (older) starting this Thursday. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A couple hundred tons of storm debris from recent floods have been moved to Central Oahu Regional Park for temporary storage today. City officials say contractors will test the soil and remediate contamination within four to six weeks while barriers keep people away from the north end. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Mar. 30, the FDNY Specialized Incident Management Team deployed a 14-member crew to Oahu to assist with logistics and debris removal after recent Kona low storms. KITV
- ➤ Travelers attending the Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo must follow quarantine rules that prohibit moving ‘ohia from Hawai‘i Island to slow rapid ‘ohia death. PQ inspectors will check Hilo and Kona airports on Sunday, Apr. 12 and Monday, Apr. 13 for any prohibited material. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials advise residents and pet owners to monitor for leptospirosis after recent flooding, as the disease spreads through animal urine and can cause fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Officials recommend calling a veterinarian promptly if pets show these signs. Hawaii News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UH women’s basketball coach Laura Beeman announced her retirement after 14 seasons, finishing with a 244-180 record, three NCAA Tournament trips and four Big West Coach of the Year awards; she will remain at the university to guide the search for her successor. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Elite surfers Gilmore, Moore and Medina return to the world tour that starts Wednesday at Bells Beach and finishes at Pipeline, where local waves challenge the best. The event features rising stars and new rules including a maternity wildcard — changes that spark fresh excitement in the sport. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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