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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Native Hawaiian families celebrated as 115 new homes were awarded in East Kapolei by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on August 25—many are excited to start new chapters in their lives. KITV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dozens gathered in Waikiki to celebrate Duke Kahanamoku’s 135th birthday as part of Duke Kahanamoku OceanFest & participants draped lei on his statue following mele and hula performances. Hawaii News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of students returned to UH Mānoa yesterday—diving into a vibrant new school year with upgraded facilities and diverse programs. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Twenty years ago, Hawaii established the MAILE AMBER Alert system in memory of 6-year-old Maile Gilbert, whose tragic abduction and murder 40 years ago led to its creation. Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez said the alert has been used five times to quickly spread information—helping the community recover abducted children. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Homeowners in Honolulu can attend free sessions on property tax exemptions to help lower their taxable value; organizers say the open houses—held across Oahu—will offer guidance for those seeking tax relief. KITV
- ➤ The city is seeking a developer to build at least 150 affordable housing units near the future Mokauea rail station in Kalihi—after acquiring the old Dee Lite Bakery on Dillingham Boulevard and an adjacent parcel of about 2.25 acres. The chosen developer will receive a 75-year ground lease, may apply for city funding, and must conduct community meetings as proposals are due on October 10 with an info session on September 5. Hawaii News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After beating Stanford 23-20 in Saturday’s opener at Clarence T.C. Ching Complex, the University of Hawaii football team swept the Mountain West weekly awards today — quarterback Micah Alejado earned top offensive player honor, safety Kililnahe Mendiola-Jensen was named best defender, and kicker Kansei Matsuzawa received specialist recognition; the Warriors will travel to Tucson on Thursday for a road game against Arizona. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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