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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lucky Paws Animal Foundation on South King Street in Honolulu is struggling to care for over 50 newborn kittens rescued from tragic conditions and is asking for help to raise more than $12,000 for rent, vaccines, food, and life-saving medicines — volunteers have rescued kittens found in vehicles, sewage systems, and other hazardous situations amid declining donations. KITV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Honolulu Fire Department quickly put out a fire at an 11th-floor unit in a McCully high rise on April 29th by using fire sprinklers—teams checked nearby areas and confirmed no one was injured. KITV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Oahu man—linked to a deadly fentanyl overdose case in Waikiki—received a five-year federal prison sentence on April 30. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu offers a week of cultural events starting with Lei Day Celebration today at Kapiʻolani Park—where visitors can learn lei making techniques—and continuing with a Filipino fiesta on May 3, a Cinco de Mayo Festival on May 4 with family activities and VIP options, an artifact exhibit at Waimea Valley running through May 31, and a Noodle & Pasta Fest at a market event in Ewa Beach. Honolulu Magazine
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses are preparing for a boost as Golden Week nears when Japanese tourists will arrive+ bringing extra cash that will help our economy. Business owners expect this influx of visitors to drive sales and support for their operations. KITV
- ➤ A Career Expo at Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall took place Wednesday to connect job seekers with recruiters from agencies including the Honolulu Police Department—offering a $25,000 hiring incentive and over 400 vacancies—and the State Department of Education, which is hiring 1,500 people. The expo also provided opportunities for federal and private jobs and is set to return on July 30. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Honolulu police lieutenant is under investigation for allegedly misusing his subsidized vehicle after a Toyota 4Runner was repeatedly parked near District Court on Alakea Street, with witnesses saying a woman used the spot during her work hours to avoid paying downtown parking fees—officials are reviewing the matter. Further investigation will determine if the misuse has affected available parking for officers with court commitments. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Hawaii lawmakers passed a resolution urging insurers to sue fossil fuel companies to recover costs linked to worsening storms and droughts—this action aims to ease rising premiums for homeowners. Insurers are expected to review subrogation claims while details on the process remain to be finalized. Hawaii Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Health said disposable e-cigs contain up to 650 mg of nicotine — roughly the amount in 590 cigarettes — and are linked to anxiety and depression. Health officials expect further research to examine the risks of high nicotine exposure on mental health. Hawaii News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Heated opened its new fitness studio at 522 Keawe St. in Kaka‘ako and offers infrared group classes that work the whole body — including Build and Strength x Tone — with single classes starting at $35. The locally owned studio was founded by former Burn instructors and plans to expand with more locations soon. Honolulu Magazine
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