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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaiian Humane Society launched its 'Purr-fect Pairs' adoption special on July 10 to let anyone pay one fee when they adopt two kittens—an effort to help kittens grow strong social skills. The program, available at their Mo’iliʻili campus, Kosasa Family campus at Hoʻopili and select PETCO stores on Oahu, runs until July 31. Hawaii News Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaii Police Department arrested six people and recovered 9.08 grams of fentanyl in June across the islands, an amount that could kill over 4,500 residents using just two milligrams as a lethal dose. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chief of War, a new series starring Jason Momoa, will debut in August on Apple TV+ and tells the story of a Hawaiian chief who tried to unite the islands to stop colonization. Local actor Moses Goods said he is proud to see Hawaiians on-screen in a show that celebrates local culture — though most of the filming was done in New Zealand, which has raised concerns in the local film community. Honolulu Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Families and keiki rallied on Thursday at DOE headquarters on Miller Street to urge the Department of Education to return the second Hawaiian language preschool classroom at Pu’ohala Elementary School—supporters say losing the class endangers the preservation of Olelo Hawaii. Educators and state representatives are calling for more support and space for immersive learning to serve the growing waitlist. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ University of Hawaii researchers warn that heavy rains and rising seas will cause up to 70% of Waikiki’s storm drainage to fail by 2050 + letting contaminated water wash onto busy streets. They calibrated a computer model using data from a December 2021 storm and urge city officials to upgrade infrastructure before the problem worsens. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials report that measles cases are at a 25-year high in the U.S. — they say Hawaii's kindergarten vaccination rate stays below herd immunity levels. KITV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Editors and readers have chosen the best food and drinks on O‘ahu from 11 top categories and 21 reader picks—these selections span creative ice cream flavors to gourmet happy hour offerings at local spots. Honolulu Magazine
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Naulu Apartments opened in Aiea offering 302 affordable units for local families earning between 30 and 60 percent of area median income. The 25-story tower was built as part of a $168 million public-private LIHTC project by HHFDC, Hunt Capital Partners, the City and County of Honolulu, and Bank of Hawai‘i and features modern finishes, ADA-accessible features, and community amenities including a fitness center and sky lounge—designed to foster a supportive neighborhood. Hawaii News Now
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sixteen-year-old JD Sanchez earned three medals at the X Games in Osaka and Salt Lake City and now aims to qualify for the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. He made his professional debut last year and continues to represent Hawaii on the world stage—he said he never expected to win a medal. Hawaii News Now
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