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Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Federal funding cuts are straining nonprofits and volunteer service has become essential. On Saturday, cultural leader Robert Silva led a community cleanup at Niuhelewai/Lo‘i Kalo Mini Park, where volunteers removed invasive plants and cleared debris during Volunteer Month. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Farrington Highway is closed on both sides near Black Rocks Beach Park because of a water main break, and emergency crews are working to fix the issue. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes until service is restored. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ After losing their Haleiwa home in the second Kona low, the Danzik family of Jax Wood Fired Pizza donated all profits from the past three days to help flood victims on the North Shore (where some businesses reported an 80% revenue loss) and is planning to rebuild using flood insurance. Hawaii News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meet The Drapers, a global startup pitch show, will film a live episode at the East Meets West conference on April 8 and 9 on Oahu—local founders will pitch to investors and venture capitalist Tim Draper will deliver a keynote address. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Nash Subotic, who played NCAA basketball at Hawaiʻi Pacific University, built WestPac Wealth Partners from humble beginnings and now aims to grow the firm to a billion dollar business while pledging $10,000 to support education. His integrated approach stresses culture and comprehensive financial guidance to better serve his local community. Hawaii Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Attendees enjoyed a lively K-pop—inspired brunch party at Ho‘okupu Center on Sunday morning. The event, presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard, featured top local restaurants, interactive activations and live DJ beats, bringing community energy and bold culinary flair to the waterfront. Honolulu Magazine
- ➤ Halekulani has introduced a temporary dojo for spa guests to practice martial arts and energy work (a unique amenity among luxury hotels). Visiting Master Ray Carbullido will lead sessions and display his art at the hotel through the end of May. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The USDA announced that households hit by Kona Low 2 storm may get 50% of their SNAP benefits replaced for lost food (ZIP codes 96712 and 96791), with extra replacements available by filing an affidavit. The Hawaii Department of Human Services will share more details. Hawaii Free Press
- ➤ Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division tested AI models during the Lightning Surge II exercise on Feb. 25 at Schofield Barracks + the effort marked a key step in modernizing battlefield operations. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ BIIF track met at Hawaii Preparatory Academy this past Saturday when schools from across the island competed at Stanford W. Shutes Track. The next meet will be held at Kamehameha-Hawaii this weekend. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
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