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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday night, April 28, a 23-year-old driver struck a 61-year-old pedestrian in Kalihi at about 7:20 p.m.—the man was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition and later pronounced dead, marking Oahu's 25th traffic fatality this year while investigators found no evidence of speed, drugs or alcohol. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ HPM Building Supply will open its first Oahu Design Center in Iwilei on May 4, offering a one-stop shop for home improvement projects tailored for homeowners and contractors in Honolulu. The grand opening event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features cooking demos, door prizes, and a chance to win a $25,000 kitchen appliance package – inviting locals to explore new design ideas. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Filipino Fiesta will be held on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center and Hans L’Orange Park in Waipahu and will feature food vendors, live music with AJ Rafael and Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winner Keilana, cultural workshops, and a Santacruzan procession; the event will open with a moment of silence to remember a tragedy at a festival in Vancouver and is free to attend. Honolulu Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Signups for Oahu’s junior lifeguard programs start this week. The City’s Ocean Safety Department will open free one-week online registration tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.—and the North Shore Lifeguard Association will hold in-person signups on May 3 at 9:00 a.m. at Sunset Beach Park for its age-grouped four-week sessions. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ House Bill 477 will change the definition of registered to work under the Hawaii Employment Security Law to modernize the unemployment insurance system—lawmakers will vote on the bill later this week. Hawaii News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ May on O‘ahu brings a range of events for residents, including a pet expo at Neal S. Blaisdell Center on May 3-4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The schedule also features a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Kapolei on May 4 from 2 to 7 p.m., Sip+Shop at Kāhala Mall on May 10 from 5 to 8 p.m., a Poke Fest on May 17 at Ka Makana Ali‘i from 4 to 8 p.m., an Asia Pacific Dance Festival at UHM Mānoa from May 19 to June 1, and a Rosé Soirée at Velocity Honolulu on May 31 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Honolulu Magazine
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Charlie Wade, head coach of UH men's volleyball, was named Big West Coach of the Year for the third time in four seasons after his team beat Long Beach State in a match that lasted four sets at the Stan Sheriff Center on Saturday. He passed Mike Wilton as the winningest coach and is preparing his team for the NCAA Championship tournament next week. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Heavy rainfall delayed Sunday's first pitch by 30 minutes, yet pitcher Liam O’Brien and catcher Hunter Faildo led the team to an 11-4 win over Cal State Bakersfield at Les Murakami Stadium (crowd: 2,010). O’Brien allowed one hit and struck out seven in 4 2/3 innings while Faildo hit his first home run since summer ball last July (earning his third win in five decisions) to improve the team's overall record to 28-14. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
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