Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of October.
Good morning, Honolulu.
ʻIolani Palace unveiled a reproduction of Princess Kaʻiulani’s ivory gown on Friday at the palace in honor of her 151st birthday, completing its decade-long Aliʻi Garment project (featuring detailed floral embroidery drawn from her heritage).
The Honolulu Pride Parade kicked off Saturday in Waikiki as community members gathered for vibrant pride celebrations, and HI News Now reported that festivities will continue through the week.
Island by Koa Nani showcased ocean-inspired jewelry and designs by local creatives at four New York Fashion Week shows (held from Sept.
11 to Sept. 13 in Manhattan and Brooklyn). The Honolulu-based brand has received an invitation to return and is planning store openings in Hawaiʻi while expanding its collections.
The Honolulu Pride Parade took place yesterday in Waikiki (a vibrant display of diversity) with grand marshals leading colorful floats and community leaders sharing inspiring remarks.
The event celebrated local pride and inclusion.
Kilauea’s episode 55 ended after six hours of lava fountaining with 720-foot streams and USGS warnings about tephra (Pele’s hair), with officials noting that nearby areas should remain alert.
Local residents are advised to monitor updates as conditions stabilize.
Hundreds gathered at the State Capitol on Saturday to express concerns about leadership and stress the need to vote before Nov.-3.
Voter service centers in Honolulu open Oct.-20 for in-person voting and mail-in assistance.
Ocean Silva, 21, traveled from Boston to Honolulu to donate his kidney to his mother (Lisa, a Makaha resident) next week.
He is preparing for his first major surgery (with a six- to eight-week recovery) while spending time at local beaches with family.
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