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Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a World Habitat Day event, Aunty Blanche McMillan of Hui Mahi’ai Aina in Waimanalo received a community builder award—she was honored for her work to create shelters for the homeless. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Philippine officials hosted a parol lighting event at the Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu on Thursday night to begin the Christmas season. Giant 6-foot parols from Pampanga were showcased for community leaders and some will be gifted to the City and County of Honolulu, State Library and Bank of Hawaii—while the University of the Philippines Rondalla group will perform free shows at Ala Moana Center and UH Manoa. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Queen Regent Ka’ahumanu became a key figure in Hawaii’s early Christian history after meeting Tahitian missionaries and surviving a near-fatal illness in December 1821—she then led tours across the islands to spread the new faith and support the first schools. Her strong influence helped reshape the religious and educational landscape during the early 1800s. Hawaii Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ During a 35-day federal shutdown, Hawaii military members on the Coast Guard Cutter Tall Ship Eagle faced financial stress and low morale as they worked without pay—issues that have raised concerns about the impact of delayed wages on service members. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Honolulu’s Skyline rail system completed testing and will open its new 5.2-mile route on Thursday with four stations at Makalapa/Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Lagoon Drive, and Middle Street in Kalihi — officials expect the expansion to boost ridership. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ New CDC data shows that kindergarten vaccination rates in Hawaii continue to fall below the national average — a trend that may prompt further review by health officials. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Norway’s Solveig Lovseth won the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona on Saturday, defeating top competitors in a tough race. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ On Saturday, Oct 11, the Hawaii Warriors beat the Utah State Aggies 44—26 at the Ching Complex as Brandon White and Pofele Ashlock helped drive the victory with key plays and strong defense limiting the Aggies' scoring. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ On his 21st birthday, Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado threw for three touchdowns and ran for one to lead his team to a 44-26 win over Utah State at the Ching Complex—fulfilling a longstanding wish under heavy pressure. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Norway’s Solveig Lovseth won the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona Saturday—finishing in 8 hours, 28 minutes and 29 seconds—to claim her first world title after main competitor Taylor Knibb dropped out before reaching the finish line. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ No. 3-ranked Saint Louis defeated No. 7 Punahou 31-6 on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Alexander Field. Tenari Fuamatu-Ma‘afala rushed for 59 yards while quarterbacks Nainoa Lopes and Mose Lilo each threw a touchdown pass in a game marked by turnovers and penalties. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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