Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
Good morning, Honolulu.
The annual ‘Iolani Fair, themed Beneath Island Skies, will take place at ‘Iolani School in Mō‘ili‘ili from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18 — the event offers rides, games, keiki activities, local food, and crafts with proceeds benefiting student programs.
Heavy rainfall is testing Waialua today, but community volunteers cleared clogged drains — easing fears as residents see safer water flow.
Memories of past severe floods still linger as neighbors watch improved drainage work making a difference.
Lahaina Jewelry reopened nearly three years after a fire destroyed its beloved Front Street shop.
The family-run business will host its grand opening today at 11 a.m. at Lahaina Cannery Mall next to Bank of Hawaii.
Governor Josh Green said the last two kona low storms cut tourism revenue by $300 million and he held Friday's Tourism Day at the Capitol where hundreds supported hotels, airlines, and attractions; he will offer grants of $5,000+ or $10,000 to small businesses and 1,700 farmers to aid recovery.
Angela Garcia, a 2013 Moanalua High graduate, works at NASA’s Johnson Space Center where she collaborates with astronauts on Artemis II — analyzing lunar and Earth images and solar corona data — to support deep-space exploration.
She credits Hawaii’s outdoors and mentor Yosh for inspiring her journey.
Residents in Waialua are volunteering to clear drains (reducing flooding risks) after catastrophic damage weeks ago, as a flash flood warning affects eastern Oahu with heavy rains until 7:45 p.m. HST.
Yesterday, heavy rains raised water levels in Pearl City's Waiawa Stream and closed lanes along Waipahu's makai road due to erosion.
Mayor Rick Blangiardi canceled a press briefing and joined the Emergency Operations Center + residents stayed alert as flood risks continued.
Dangerous flooding in the Otake Camp area has led the Honolulu Department of Emergency Management to order an evacuation in Waialua (with bus transportation provided) as flash flood warnings remain until 7:45 p.m. HST.
Nanakuli's Analu Woode won the 120 lb state title and captured the 113 lb crown at NHSCA nationals three weeks later, remaining undefeated in Hawaii this season.
The sophomore, preparing for junior year, eyes a career grand slam and college wrestling as he credits his family (mom, dad, brother).
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