Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 2nd of August.
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🏘️ Community
Front Street in Lahaina reopened to traffic today, marking a major milestone nearly three years after the wildfires.
Local residents and business owners expressed hopeful optimism as the town begins to rebuild — bringing neighbors together in the heart of Lahaina.
The Aloha Chapter 99s and Hawaiian Airlines hosted Saturday's Hawaii Aviation Expo at Neal S.
Blaisdell Center to boost the aviation community with flight training and job workshops, with proceeds funding flight training scholarships for women.
🎭 Culture
Filipino girl group BINI performed at Neal S.
Blaisdell Arena on Aug. 1 as part of their Signals World Tour and drew a crowd full of aloha and Pinoy pride (including local influencer Bretman Rock).
📰 Economy
In June, visitors spent 7.9 days on average, down from 8.9 last year, but higher daily spending raised total tourism revenue to nearly $1.97 billion while arrivals edged up, according to the state’s DBEDT.
🎓 Education
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education and the Honolulu Police Department are expanding the school officer program in four Oʻahu schools this school year, with Nānākuli High & Intermediate School adding three officers while Kaimukī and Wai‘anae High Schools add one each to match Kapolei’s officer model after a pilot.
🏛️ Government
Board of Water Supply crews are repairing a 16-inch water main break on Waialua Beach Rd this morning at 7 a.m., leaving 40 customers without water + Waialua Beach Road is closed between Haleiwa Road and Oliana Street with a detour via Kaukonahua Road.
Honolulu Police Department welcomed 37 new officers on Friday at Moanalua High School, and a second class of 66 recruits is training at its academy and will graduate in January 2027.
🏥 Health
University of Hawaii researchers say Lahaina wildfire survivors are facing worsening mental health as housing instability, health concerns, and weakened social support affect many families; the study completed over 4,000 screenings and will launch a new program to connect rural residents to care.
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