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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Kaimuki oppose a private proposal to build an $850K Japanese archery and training facility at a local park. They argue the project could worsen flooding, reduce green space, and threaten public safety. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ WalletHub released a report on Monday, Apr. 13 ranking six Hawaii towns for starting a business using 18 key metrics on business environment, resource access, and costs; Hilo ranked highest while Ewa Gentry ranked lowest. Hawaii Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The University of Hawaii at Manoa hosted its annual East-West Fest, which celebrated diverse cultures from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The event featured art, music and dance in the campus courtyard. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Hawaii will host America250 events as the country nears its 250th birthday. Independence Day-themed celebrations will be held across the islands in early July. Hawaii News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After five months since the U.S. Mint stopped making pennies, Hawaii lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require merchants to round cash transactions to the nearest five cents — a change already affecting local retailers like Dan’s Guitars. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Officials forecast modest tourism growth as domestic arrivals rise while international travel slows and visitor spending climbs due to higher prices. State agencies and industry leaders plan a statewide $2 million marketing campaign to restore traveler confidence following recent storms & growing global uncertainty. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After more than two and a half years since the Maui wildfires, a $4 billion global settlement has been resolved after Allstate withdrew its appeal last week. Victims will receive staged payouts over four years as Gov. Josh Green said the resolution clears a key hurdle & supports rebuilding efforts. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The city is hosting the Rebuild Oahu event on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Waialua District Park gymnasium & it will offer help with permits and recovery resources for local residents. Hawaii News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Linda Gassenheimer presents a quick recipe featuring peanut-crusted sea scallops served with fettuccine & baby kale in a brown butter garlic sauce. The dish calls for searing scallops for 1 minute per side to keep them tender and juicy. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresh off a third straight Big West title, UH women’s water polo will face Cal in the NCAA opener, and Cal beat the team three times this season. Hawaii News Now
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