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Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents attended the Rebuild Oahu event to access recovery resources after heavy rains flooded homes. Service providers offered hands-on support & information to help many navigate ongoing repairs. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Spirit Horse Ranch in Kanaio seeks a permanent fix after recent storms damaged its operations and halted horse feeding needed for nearly 5,000 equine-assisted therapy sessions since 2023. The nonprofit now awaits help from county, state, and senators (a call for urgent support) to protect its services. Hawaii News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An elderly man in his 70s-80s was rescued after being pulled from the ocean at Kuhio Beach on Saturday afternoon, and emergency teams provided advanced life support before transporting him by ambulance to a nearby hospital. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants across Oahu are adjusting operations amid rising fuel + shipping and wage costs, as Westman Cafe in Kakaako reconfigured its kitchen to serve more tables while keeping prices stable. Industry leaders say higher expenses may impact both eateries and local suppliers. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2026 Celebrate Micronesia Festival begins on Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. at the Bishop Museum Gallery Lawn (Mauka) and runs until 3 p.m., offering free music, dance, art, food and storytelling that showcase traditions from about 2,000 Micronesian islands. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The DHS approved a temporary waiver letting SNAP households use benefits to buy hot meals from April 17 through May 16 to help families recovering from Kona Low storms. It also extended deadlines for applying for replacement benefits after storm-related food losses. Hawaii Free Press
- ➤ HGTV’s Renovation Aloha is under investigation after a Hilo filming aired uncensored images of ancient skeletal remains, sparking cultural concerns and prompting the Attorney General to secure a temporary restraining order, and further legal action may follow if the images reappear & break local protocols. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Due to E. coli detection, HDOH issued a boil water notice late Friday for Waialua Sugar Pump 2 customers in Otake and Mill Camp. Residents are advised to boil water until HDOH confirms safety. Hawaii News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mahaloha Burger returns to Spam Jam on Saturday, Apr. 25, from 4 to 10 p.m. on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki after a seven-year break, offering a Spam Cheeseburger and Pineapple Spam Teriyaki Burger to help flood victims in Waialua, the Lahui Foundation, and a local community church. Hawaii News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A large section of makai-side seating at Aloha Stadium was removed on Thursday as demolition work clears the way for a new 31,000+ seat stadium and mixed-use redevelopment on the 98-acre Oahu site. Further seating is scheduled to come down Tuesday, with demolition set to finish by August. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Nanakuli Hawks are turning their season around in Division II high school softball as they top the OIA West after a winless season last year. Sophomore Kailey Naehu drives the team’s performance with strong batting and pitching (playoffs approaching) as the home stretch continues. Hawaii News Now
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