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Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders announced the Sugar Mill distribution site will move to Waialua District Park tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.—improving supply access for North Shore residents while the Waialua Fire Station recovers today; a resource fair is set for Saturday in Laʻie. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have launched a unified mobile app to simplify travel — the new app offers booking, check-in and flight updates while the legacy Hawaiian app remains available until April 21; starting April 22, passengers will enjoy features like Apple Pay integration and mobile boarding pass sharing. KITV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, discover a sakura pop-up at Prince Waikīkī offering specialty cocktails and Japanese bites, a pastel art show downtown featuring live painting sessions, an architectural LEGO workshop at Bishop Museum, a classical concert at Mae Zenke Orvis Auditorium, and a gold egg hunt at Wet 'n' Wild in Kapolei. Honolulu Magazine
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hawaiian Electric warned customers today that bills could rise 20–30 percent over the coming months as global oil prices increase. Oahu customers see higher bills in April while Hawaii island and Maui County will experience the rise in May and June, with interest-free payment plans starting Monday. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 have been announced statewide by Hawaiʻi State Department of Education, with events scheduled in May at various locations — families are advised to contact their schools for specific times and venues — ensuring clear plans for each celebration. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services will host a storm debris drop-off event in Laie on Saturday at the BYUH parking lot from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ENV crews will collect general debris and appliances as residents follow staff directions for safe cleanup. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a joint hearing yesterday, the Hawaii Farm Bureau told lawmakers that the Kona low storms caused about $40M in damage on farmlands, with 1,600 of roughly 6,500 farms reporting losses; officials urged farmers to report further damages so recovery funding can be properly requested. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ On Tuesday, a federal court in Honolulu saw Native Hawaiian leaders and environmental advocates challenge the Navy’s claim that its fueling operations at harbor piers pose no current spill risk. The trial is ongoing & Navy officials say past discharges ended after defueling and safety improvements. Hawaii Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaii Department of Health has issued high bacteria advisories at North Shore beaches (including Puaena Point, Haleiwa Beach Park, Mokuleia at Kiapoko Point, and Kawaihapai 1) due to levels exceeding EPA thresholds. Beachgoers, particularly children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, are advised to avoid swimming today. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants islandwide serve festive Easter menus with brunch, dinner buffets, and pastel treats this weekend from venues like Ali‘i Fish Market + Beastside Kitchen, offering diners varied local options. Honolulu Magazine
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A kamaaina family company sold 83% of the leased fee interest below the Bank of Hawaii Waikiki Center on Kalakaua Avenue and Beach Walk for $67 million to an undisclosed buyer (according to a brokerage professional) as part of a strategic portfolio decision. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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