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Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Duane Kurisu, founder of the Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul movement, gave a TEDx Talk on Mar. 20 in Thimphu & explained how his plantation upbringing inspired the creation of Kahauiki Village on O‘ahu for homeless families. He emphasized that aloha and dignity build strong community bonds. Honolulu Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 250 students explored education careers at the 3rd Annual Educators Redefined event on Tuesday, Mar. 31 at the Hawaii Carpenters Training Center. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii with partners, students engaged in interactive sessions that provided hands on teaching experience and information on college pathways. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Super Typhoon Sinlaku battered the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam for 50 hours — leaving over 11,000 homes without power or water while first responders worked to clear roadways. Local business Nalani McLaughlin noted limited Guam-made cookies at her Kaimuki shop as relief efforts continue. Hawaii News Now
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub report published on Thursday, Apr. 16 shows Hawaii residents face the highest tax burden in the US as more income goes to state and local taxes than in other states. The study compares property, income and sales tax levels, *with Alaska and New Hampshire at the lowest ends*. Hawaii Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii Attorney General warns residents donating for Kona Low storm relief to verify charity credentials by using official online resources and confirming details directly with organizers before giving money. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Crews demolished a section of Aloha Stadium on Thursday in Halawa using a tripping technique to remove support structures for the upcoming New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District + demolition is set to finish in December while officials used water cannons to control dust. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ City, state and private crews began clearing a homeless camp along Kalihi Stream near Keehi Lagoon two days ago. Officials say the work will finish in six weeks before hurricane season, and residents were given 48 hours to move (outreach teams are available to assist). Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The U.S. Small Business Administration said that low-interest disaster loans are now available for local businesses, nonprofits and residents affected by Kona low storms between March 10 and 24 in Maui, Hawaii County and Honolulu; loan terms include varying amounts + deferred interest for 12 months. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaii Department of Health warned Waialua Sugar Pump 2 customers to boil water after E. coli was found in its wells and piping for 500 residents in Otake Camp and Mill Camp, and the water association is setting up temporary service and treatment while full remediation may take months. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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