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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A motorcyclist was in a collision on H1 Freeway and is in critical condition, with speed identified as a factor — authorities have not determined if alcohol or drugs played a role. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lahaina wildfire debris transfer is 64% complete after moving roughly 400,000 tons of debris from a temporary site in Olowalu to the permanent disposal site in central Maui. The operation began two months ago and will continue daily during daylight hours, though transfers may pause on Sundays for equipment maintenance. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Scientists at the University of Hawaii have found that only humpback whales use bubble net feeding—an ability that sets them apart and may guide future conservation research. Hawaii News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu Little League returned home Saturday night after competing in the Little League World Series tournament—losing 5—1 to Connecticut, winning 9—1 against Illinois and then falling to South Carolina 3—0 in elimination play. Manager Gerald Oda led the team on their third trip to Williamsport following championship wins in 2018 and 2022. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Kansei Matsuzawa made a 38-yard field goal as time expired to lift Hawaii to a 23 to 20 win over Stanford today at the Ching Complex. The Rainbow Warriors rallied after key plays including an interception and a season-opening touchdown catch to secure the win. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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