Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of September.
Good morning, Honolulu.
Rosie, a kitten found abandoned in a locked cage on a Waimanalo road, recovered from neglect and is now at the Waikiki cat cafe awaiting adoption; the cafe charges an entry fee to help cover pet care costs.
Hawai'i Foodbank will offer free, shelf-stable meal packs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.
19 at its Māpunapuna warehouse (2611 Kilihau St.) to help residents build emergency food supplies; advance registration is required.
On Friday morning, hundreds of first responders including local firefighters and marines climbed Koko Head Crater Trail to honor the Sept.
11 victims (marking a 25th anniversary remembrance) in a poignant community event near Honolulu.
Hawaii honored the victims of 9/11 with a ceremony held at the Daniel K.
Inouye International Airport on Friday. Wreaths and plaques were presented to recognize those with ties to Hawaiʻi and local service members killed in the Global War on Terrorism.
On Friday, the Special Forces Brotherhood Motorcycle Club held its 9/11 Remembrance and Ride, starting with a ride from Cycle City at 5 p.m. and a ceremony near the Eternal Flame at Honolulu Hale at 6 p.m. The event honored nearly 3,000 lives lost, including nine locals.
Hawaii State FCU is expanding its emergency relief program to help members impacted by Hurricane Lowell with loans up to $5,000, payment deferrals, and penalty-free term share withdrawals.
Qualifying members can apply at its 14 branches or by calling its service center.
Kauaʻi households hit by Hurricane Lowell power outages will receive automatic SNAP replacement benefits at 60% following USDA approval & details from the Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services will be released later.
Hawaii has expanded its disaster case management program to help residents impacted by hurricanes Lowell and Lala.
Over 80 recovery managers now assist with housing, financial navigation, and connections to state benefits through community organizations.
A UHERO economist compared Auckland’s 2016 upzoning to a potential Honolulu policy that could lower renters’ costs by about $500 a month by 2032 and give many homeowners new redevelopment rights — a move that may ease the housing shortage.
Freshman Mano Antiga earned Player of the Match honors (with nine kills) in her collegiate debut for the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team on Sept.
10. She spoke with Ryan Kalei Tsuji following her performance.
Setter Adrianna Arquette led Rainbow Wahine to a win on Thursday, recording 36 assists and helping drive the offense (she switched roles to play at home) at the Outrigger Invitational.
The University of Hawai‘i standout has long valued staying local and continues to energize the team.
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