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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents from Lahaina gathered on the Valley Isle two years after the wildfires to honor those lost and begin rebuilding their homes, businesses, and lives—marking a moment of reflection and healing for the community. KITV
- ➤ Two years after the wildfires, Filipino survivors in Lahaina are saying rising rents and the end of FEMA's temporary housing in February 2026 are making it hard to rebuild their lives — Maui County will start accepting applications for the Ho’okumu Hou program on Monday and host a Zoom webinar today from 2 to 3:30 p.m. to answer questions about the new housing options. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are set to dazzle local fans with a free air show over Kaneohe Bay today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. along Windward Oahu — a homecoming event featuring local mechanic Kate Casabar, who proudly welcomes the team back from Pensacola. Hawaii News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a 3-alarm building fire on Kilihau Street in Mapunapuna Friday morning — officials are investigating the cause. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Honolulu police, fire, and paramedics responded to a multi-vehicle crash near Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on Friday, August 8 that ended in flames and closed the H-1 freeway eastbound lanes—five vehicles were involved with two catching fire—and drivers were redirected to Nimitz Highway. KITV
- ➤ A 19-year-old surfer was hospitalized in serious condition at China Walls after he hit his head around 11 a.m. Thursday, according to Honolulu EMS. KITV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a suspect for firing rocks with a slingshot at an elderly man— his neck sustained lacerations, police said. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Evacuation orders were given when a wildfire started in Hamakua on Friday, closing Highway 19 from mile marker 36 to 39 + residents near Kalopa Road makai were told to leave while firefighters worked to stop the blaze and Paʻauilo Gym remained open as a shelter. KITV
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