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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Aloun Farms hosts its 23rd fall festival where families enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo, pumpkin picking up to 100 lbs and local food and entertainment—events run on three weekends starting Oct. 18 with daily activities from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Educational tours are offered Tuesday through Friday between 8:30 and 11 a.m. from Oct. 14 to 17 and Oct. 21 to 24 with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits and schools. KITV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crash occurred at 4 a.m. near Hale Halawai that has caused major delays on Kamehameha Highway—closure now in its 12th hour—affecting travel island-wide. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On October 13, Da Shop: Books — Curiosities in Kaimukī will honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day by featuring a curated list of five books written by Native authors that explore their heritage and resilience, and readers can visit during normal hours to learn more. Honolulu Magazine
- ➤ Hawaii libraries are facing rising censorship concerns during Banned Books Week—efforts to ban books spark a national debate that could limit access to diverse stories. Local officials are reviewing how these challenges might affect community collections. KITV
- ➤ Vintage base ball is making a comeback in Honolulu as local artist Matias Solario co-founded the Aloha Vintage Base Ball Association to revive the sport with teams playing by 1886 rules. The Royal Hawaiian and Waikiki Base Ball Clubs will take part in the Kalakaua Base Ball Jubilee at Cartwright Field this November—plans include joining Bay Area teams and organizing barnstorming trips to neighbor islands. Hawaii News Now
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ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hawaiian Electric offers interest-free payment plans and referrals to financial assistance programs for customers impacted by the government shutdown, helping them manage their monthly bills more easily. KITV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A University of Hawaii survey of 2,700 students found 60% experienced food insecurity and many faced housing, healthcare, and technology challenges — issues that may hinder academic success. The university will use the findings to improve its Basic Needs Master Plan 2.0. Hawaii News Now
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Families affected by the government shutdown can find support with Hawaii State FCU's new assistance program that offers deferred loan payments—this aid will help households cope with financial strain as the shutdown continues. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city is preparing to raise sewer rates for the first time in nine years—giving customers more control over what they pay. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Hawaii Department of Health warns residents that Scott and Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini is recalled due to potential Listeria contamination from a pasta ingredient by Nate's Fine Foods—customers should check lot numbers S254522, S255522, S259522, and S263521 and return the product for a refund. KITV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a bye week the Rainbow Warriors returned to practice Tuesday morning in preparation for their Saturday game against Utah State at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex with kickoff at 6 p.m. The team, which has its best 6-game start since 2019, will work on reducing penalties—one of the highest in the country—to secure back-to-back conference wins. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The Rainbow Wahine soccer team will host three home matches as part of the Big West schedule and their first game is on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Waipio against Cal Poly — the team has drawn five of their last seven games and senior forward Krista Peterson said they will focus on what they can control for a breakout. Hawaii News Now
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