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Honolulu
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteer Month Hawaii has launched in April to offer many local volunteer opportunities to help flood-impacted families & support nonprofits statewide. Kanu Hawaii has compiled projects from environmental work to shelter and feeding programs on the North Shore and in other areas. Hawaii News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual survey finds 91 top employers in Hawai‘i deliver strong benefits and employee engagement despite high living costs, reflecting both successes and areas needing improvement. The survey shows trends in retirement plans, remote work, and work-life balance amid a tight local labor market. Hawaii Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Earth, Wind & Fire will perform at Blaisdell Arena on Saturday, June 13 at 8 p.m. to raise funds for flood relief after the Kona storms; local residents can start an exclusive online presale on Friday, April 3 while public ticket sales begin on Friday, April 10. Hawaii News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ HIDOE announced the Class of 2026 graduation dates, times, and locations for ceremonies across islands (including Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, Lānaʻi, and Molokai) from May 16 to May 27, with schools providing detailed event information. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After storm damage, HDOT finished slope stabilization at Waimea Bay and reopened the makai lane of Kamehameha Highway between the parking lot and Iliohu Way on Tuesday, Mar. 31 at 8 p.m. The project restored the path with soil anchors, drainage, a shotcrete wall and cleared vegetation for long-term stability. KITV
- ➤ City crews are cleaning up debris and helping residents recover from the Kona low storms. Starting Tuesday, drop-off sites at Otake Camp and Long Bridge will close and a new donation center will open at BYU Hawai'i in Laie (operating Tues, Thurs and Sat until April 11). Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Honolulu officials warned residents against scams following the recent Kona low flooding. The Department of Emergency Management and FEMA advised people to verify aid requests and report suspect contacts. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The ocean access stairs at Point Panic near Kakaʻako Waterfront Park reopened after repairs were completed by Abhe & Svoboda Inc. The Hawaii Community Development Authority said the project upgraded railings, welds, grout and steps to improve safety for ocean users. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials in Honolulu caution residents that leptospirosis (spread by contaminated floodwaters and animal urine) may infect people and pets weeks after storms. They urge community members to take precautions following recent flooding. KITV
- ➤ A mobile clinic opened at Wailua Elementary School (North Shore) to provide medical services for residents affected by recent flooding. KITV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saint Louis beat Rio Americano 11-3 in a baseball exhibition Tuesday afternoon. Kahanu Martinez homered and sophomore Isaiah Paloa pitched two innings allowing just one run — the young team impressed with strong play. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ University of Hawaii's Rainbow Wahine Basketball head coach Laura Beeman announced her retirement on Monday, Mar. 30 at the UH Manoa campus in Honolulu. She said *she wanted to focus on weddings, family parties, and her mother's Thanksgiving dinners* as she stepped away from coaching. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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