Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Friends, family, and dignitaries gathered at the state Capitol Friday to remember Gov. George Ariyoshi, Hawaii’s longest-serving governor known for quietly guiding the state through change (his legacy endures in the heartfelt stories shared).
Day two of the 20th annual Kapiolani Radiothon for Kids (supporting local children) kicked off Friday morning; the charity event will continue with fundraising activities this week.
💼 Business
Walmart announced on Friday that contactless Tap to Pay is now available at all nine stores statewide, letting customers pay with a credit card, debit card, phone or smartwatch — a feature designed to speed up checkout times.
🎓 Education
Honolulu police, City officials, and the Prosecutor's Office held a press conference Friday to collect school supplies and snacks for West Oahu students.
School Resource Officers at Waianae High and Nanakuli High and Intermediate Schools will distribute the donations through the Safe & Sound Westside program & community partners.
🌲 Environment
Fluorescent green dye confirmed that wastewater from Sharks Cove restrooms has reached nearby tide pools - researchers are now testing the water for bacteria, nutrients and chemicals that could affect marine life and visitors.
Hurricane Lowell damaged Michelle Stewart's Haena home when a large tree hit the roof and flooding caused the septic tank to overflow.
Stewart and her two sons are staying with a property owner until Oct. 6 + they plan repairs while taking it day by day.
🏛️ Government
At a ceremony held Friday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency honored over 200 U.S. service members identified in the past year — a tribute to fallen comrades and a reminder of the nation’s commitment to remember its heroes.
🏥 Health
An American Cancer Society report revealed that Native Hawaiian women had the highest breast cancer incidence in the U.S.—27% higher than White women, a disparity that underscores the need for targeted prevention strategies.
🏈 Sports
This weekend, the University of Hawaii equipment staff prepped over 100 helmets, including the team’s all black models worn for the first time this season.
Student managers led by Al Ginoza and Adonis Hentz carefully applied each decal during scheduled prep days to keep the look sharp on game day.
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