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Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Inside Outreach, a nonprofit group led by Josue Aguilar, is helping flood victims and storm-impacted families with supplies and cleanup on Oahu as another storm nears. Volunteers have supported communities over the past weeks (ensuring preparedness for the coming weather). KITV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Thirteen young women are competing for the title of Miss Aloha on the opening night of the Merrie Monarch Festival as they perform hula kahiko, modern hula ʻauana, and oli. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ At the Merrie Monarch Festival, judge Kumu Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett explained that performers are scored on costume, adornment — and interpretation as part of a process driven by deep research. His insight offers a behind-the-scenes look at how artistic intent shapes each performance. KITV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Public schools sustained $171M in damage from last month’s Kona low storms, with significant flooding and roof damage affecting several campuses including Konawaena Middle and High Schools (over 500 work orders and 42 insurance claims were filed statewide). Ongoing repairs continue while affected students remain in distance learning. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At 11:10 a.m. HST today, Kilauea Volcano began eruption episode 44 and local officials advised nearby communities to monitor ashfall conditions for safety. KITV
- ➤ Hawaiʻi officials urge residents and visitors to monitor real-time stream gauge levels at 88 locations as a third storm approaches the islands. Data updates occur every 15 minutes, but safety decisions should follow official alerts (from the National Weather Service and county emergency management). Hawaii Free Press
- ➤ Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island resumed eruptions at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an Ashfall Information Statement for nearby areas—residents should monitor conditions as high winds and heavy rain continue across the islands. KITV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Hawaii women’s water polo, the No. 1 seed, begins its Big West Tournament run today in Long Beach against UC Santa Barbara. The team aims to extend its three-year conference dominance (head coach James Robinson says every competitor is set to play hard). Hawaii News Now
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