Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Honolulu.
Community members gathered yesterday at Aliiolani Hale for a traditional tribute to King Kamehameha which marked the 154th annual celebration.
Today at 5 p.m. a lei draping ceremony is held & Saturday’s Floral Parade at Iolani Palace and Kapiolani Park will add further festivities.
After a Kona low storm damaged its sunflowers and irrigation three months ago, Waimanalo Country Farms will reopen Monday on half its usual acreage and host daily visits for three weeks, with tickets at $12 for adults & $8 for children including kama’aina discounts.
A dog was rescued by a boat tour crew after being swept miles out to sea in an inflatable kayak on Jun.
11 off Honolulu. The crew confirmed the animal is safe.
On Jun. 11, an off-duty lifeguard rescued a surfer from rough conditions at a local beach, and officials are urging swimmers to check conditions as king tides + high swells are expected to increase hazards.
Hawaiian Airlines unveiled a Moana-themed Airbus A321neo that features Maui's iconic fishhook (and film characters) ahead of Disney's live-action movie set to open July 10.
Two other specially designed planes will join the fleet soon to share the island spirit.
Kukane St. Stand is a self-serve coffee and bake shop operated by Lila Bermudes and Kamealani Carvahlo that opened Feb.
12; it runs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6 a.m. until items sell out (customers list prices and total them in envelopes to help track sales).
Thursday, Hawaiian Airlines unveiled the first of three Moana aircraft liveries on an Airbus A321neo connecting Honolulu to the West Coast and Cook Islands.
The design celebrates Disney’s film debut on July 10, and two liveries will appear in July on an A330 and a Boeing 717.
Families in need can receive free school supplies at the annual School Tools donation drive hosted by KITV and Helping Hands Hawaii on June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (The event is held at Keeaumoku Sam’s Club and Walmart, easing the $150 per child supply cost.)
NOAA is relocating a monk seal pup from Kaimana Beach to a quieter spot — the move aims to reduce dangerous crowd exposures.
Born to Kaiwi in May and nearing weaning age, the pup will soon learn to swim, hunt and navigate the ocean.
Honolulu Bulls youth soccer players watch the World Cup to learn skills and get inspired by players like Messi and Ronaldo while preparing for the SurfCup Northwest Tournament in Seattle next week — a chance to showcase their talent and resilience, including standout Ellie Matsuda who overcame a heart defect.
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