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Monday, April 27th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Lifeguards responded around 9:28 a.m. when a 66-year-old woman became unresponsive while snorkeling at Hanauma Bay; the Honolulu Ocean Safety Department reported the rescue effort. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Nonprofit Purple Maiʻa will host Eahou Fest from May 1 to 3, showcasing modern technology and traditional Hawaiian culture. The three-day festival runs at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, Shinnyo-En Temple and the Church of the Crossroads in Mōʻiliʻili with films, panels, workshops and interactive events. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Seven graduating HCC Fashion Technology Program students will showcase their designs (Night at the Museum) at Capitol Modern on May 7; tickets cost $20 for standing and $40 for seating with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Hawaii News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii's unemployment rate edged up by 0.1 point in February to 2.3%, tying with South Dakota as the lowest in the country over the past four months. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Top public high school seniors accepted Citizen-Scholar scholarships during a ceremony Wednesday at the Prince Waikiki with Hawai‘i Lodging and Tourism Association President and CEO Mufi Hannemann and Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi attending. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Teen Petty Officer Henry Horgan of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps at Pearl Harbor was named National League Cadet of the Year last month. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ U.S. News and World Report ranked UH Manoa among the top 35 most beautiful college campuses in March, emphasizing its scenic architecture and welcoming campus life. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A study finds that plastics in the ocean are harming Hawaiian monk seals. Crews with the Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands report that discarded fishing nets and other debris frequently endanger the species. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Heavy storms in Waikiki may bring ankle-deep water contaminated from the Ala Wai Canal (sea-level rise could worsen pollutants), prompting local concern. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Flair European Steakhouse in Kakaako has reopened with a revamped menu focusing on farm-to-table dishes (featuring fresh tuna and house-made bread) and is offering Mother's Day specials on May 10 with brunch, dinner, and Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m. at 502 Keawe St. Hawaii News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ AHO pilot and AUW’s 211 housing program are easing home buying and rental challenges for Hawai‘i families. Nearly 20 Native Hawaiian families bought homes with help from mortgage guarantees (while AUW pre-screens renters statewide to keep residents from leaving). Hawaii Business
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