Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
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🏘️ Community
Twenty-five veterans returned to Hawaii after completing the inaugural Honor Flight from Washington, D.C.
The trip honored their service with visits to key memorials.
Thirty-four trees were planted Friday and Saturday at Halewikio Place as a first step in turning a former sugar mill into a community park — a collaborative effort by public, private, and nonprofit groups that plans to add a community center and play areas later.
💼 Business
Hawaiian Airlines will cut 13 non-union jobs at its corporate headquarters, cargo hangar, and the Honolulu airport in December and January as part of its merger with Alaska Airlines - no facility will close as a result.
🌲 Environment
Volunteers from First Hawaiian Bank & Malama Maunalua removed 3,200 pounds of invasive algae at Kuliouou Beach Park Saturday as part of efforts to protect Maunalua Bay’s marine life.
The team has cleared over 4.2 million pounds to date, supporting local conservation.
🏛️ Government
The Aiea-Halawa shaft has been cleared to reopen with conditions after extensive testing, but officials said more monitoring wells will be added to assess potential contamination nearly five years after the Red Hill fuel crisis.
🏈 Sports
After sweeping San Jose State without dropping a set, the Rainbow Wahine volleyball team remains unbeaten in Mountain West play.
They will play Wyoming in a two-match series this weekend.
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