Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of June.
Good morning, Honolulu.
A watermain break caused a large sinkhole on Maunawili Road from Aloha Oe Drive to Maunawili Circle late Monday; Board of Water Supply crews plus Honolulu Police are managing traffic while working to reopen the road.
POP Fishing, Marine and Seafood Expo (led by Neil Kanemoto) will take place at Pier 38 on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will offer live demonstrations, vendor booths, and family games.
Over 150 locals gathered at the fifth annual Zumbathon in Honolulu to honor Azalia Park and raise awareness for safer roads following a drunk driving fatality.
Nonprofit Safe Ride Hawaiʻi provided rides for impaired drivers if needed.
Cinnamon’s Sweet Shop in Kailua has introduced a dessert concept featuring handcrafted confections, baked goods, soft serve and specialty drinks — inspired by legacy recipes of an original founder.
The expansion brings island flavors to local customers today.
Midsummer Night’s Gleam returns to Foster Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 18 from 3 to 9 p.m. — the annual event in downtown Honolulu offers live entertainment, arts and crafts, games, plant giveaways and food trucks with sweet and savory options.
Memory Beads at Kumu Kahua Theatre presents a moving play about Alzheimer’s and family legacy, running through June 28 downtown (written by Diane Aoki) and encouraging viewers to keep family memories alive (inspired by personal experiences).
Guided tours at Honouliuli National Historic Site (a former internment camp) begin July 18 as Hawaii marks 80 years since the facility closed.
Tariffs and global tensions have raised new car prices, prompting a Honolulu auto body shop to report more drivers choosing to repair their vehicles instead of buying new ones.
Sea Life Park hosted a free keiki event Sunday while volunteers and 808 Cleanups removed over 100 pounds of rubbish from Baby Makapuu Beach ahead of World Oceans Day on Monday.
On Kauai, volunteers cleaned Nukolii Beach and Waikiki Aquarium will host conservation events throughout the month.
Credit unions in Hawaiʻi stress a nonprofit model—focusing on long-term financial wellness amid high living costs today.
Leaders say digital tools paired with personal guidance help members make sound money decisions.
The Coast Guard’s Hollyhock crew returned to Honolulu Sunday after a 42-day Operation Blue Pacific patrol for Coast Guard Oceania District—welcomed by family members at Coast Guard Base Honolulu.
Planet Fitness is offering a free summer pass program for high school students (ages 14 to 19) at locations statewide from June 1 to August 31.
Registered teens can work out, get a 20% Gymshark discount, and bring parents who get a free day pass.
New Rainbow Wahine volleyball head coach Joshua Walker (Sky Walker) spent the weekend recruiting and meeting with the team at his alma mater and will celebrate Father’s Day with his family.
The former Baylor coach looks forward to building the program’s legacy in the Mountain West Conference.
UH athletics director Matt Elliott joined Hawaii News Now to celebrate his first year boosting fundraising and strengthening community ties.
He discussed his career and shared insights on what makes UH fans special.
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