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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Celebration of Life for former Congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa is scheduled for May 7 at Hawaiʻi State Senate, with funeral services to follow on May 30 at Hosoi Garden Mortuary. Community members can honor her legacy during these events. KITV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kawaii Kon returns to the Hawai'i Convention Center today, inviting local artists and families to reconnect through colorful art displays + creative showcases. Local artist Linsey Reed said the event feels like a homecoming that strengthens family ties and celebrates local talent. KITV
- ➤ A delegation from Polynesian Voyaging Society and Kamehameha Schools completed a 10-day cultural exchange in Taiwan that visited Taipei, Kaohsiung and Orchid Island—laying the groundwork for Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia’s planned 2027 arrival. Hawaii News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Petty Officer Henry Horgan (13) from Pearl Harbor was named National League Cadet of the Year last month by the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. This historic honor marks the first national award for a Hawaii cadet and recognizes his leadership and community service. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report ranked UH Manoa among the top 35 most beautiful campuses in March, spotlighting its 320 acre campus with over 4,000 trees and 500 plant species in Manoa Valley. Officials say the campus blends natural beauty & academics. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The Hawaii State Department of Education opened a 47-unit workforce housing development in Lahaina on Apr. 27 to help teachers find affordable homes (aiming to ease recruitment and retention amid rising housing costs). KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A University of Hawaii study warns that rising ocean levels will lead to more daily flooding in Waikiki & contaminated storm drains from the Ala Wai Canal, pushing sewage onto streets. Researchers urge urgent upgrades to drainage and coastal planning as current infrastructure fails during storms. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ About 1,500 people attended the first-ever Hawaii Sustainable Expo this weekend, which featured dozens of eco-friendly booths showcasing products that help save money & protect the environment. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers are considering House Bill 1576, which would require film productions to notify the public of permits and tax credit approvals via the DBEDT website—potentially boosting local hiring and helping communities plan for filming impacts. Supporters and critics both are weighing the bill's benefits and added administrative layers. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaii Department of Health detected clade I mpox in a wastewater sample collected April 13 at a treatment facility on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and officials emphasized that no clinical cases have been reported. Health teams continue monitoring sites and advise those at higher risk to consider vaccination if needed. Hawaii News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Professional golfer John Oda clinched the Mid-Pacific Open trophy Sunday at the club celebrating its 100th year after finishing with a birdie on the final hole in a close championship. KITV
- ➤ The University of Hawaii Men's Volleyball team is set to compete in the NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 seed and will host a three-team regional at the Stan Sheriff Center on Friday and Saturday. KITV
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