Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
Good morning, Honolulu.
Hawaiian Airlines hosted its largest-ever disability practice flight today in Honolulu with support from Never Quit Dreaming & the Hawaiʻi Autism Foundation and Autism Society of Hawaii to improve traveler accessibility.
Honolulu has been named American World War II Heritage City by the National Park Service, recognizing its key role after Pearl Harbor.
The city was one of 10 jurisdictions selected for the 2026 designation (honoring its historic contributions to military efforts).
The Navigator, a Hawaii-made documentary on Native Hawaiian navigator Nainoa Thompson's final 2,400-mile voyage to Tahiti with student navigators, will open Wednesday at the Hawaii Theatre as part of the 46th Hawai‘i International Film Festival.
Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is seeking Gov. Josh Green's approval for an emergency tourism declaration to launch a 2.5 million dollar marketing campaign starting Wednesday, Oct.
21 in Kauai. The move comes after a steep drop in visitor bookings following Hurricane Lowell's disruption.
The HOME RUN Education Award Program pays tuition for medical and nursing students and requires a five-year commitment to work in rural areas.
Chaminade nursing student Ashleigh Kissinger called the program a game changer that could boost healthcare in Hawaii.
The University of Hawaii is set to invest $123 million over the next two to three years across its 10-campus system to improve student success, address workforce shortages & modernize operations using accumulated cash balances.
Flooding and fire risks persist on Oahu's North Shore as plantation-era irrigation systems and blocked waterways lead to ongoing drainage problems.
Community advocate Zaz Dahlin said local officials and landowners must coordinate maintenance efforts before the next heavy storm.
The Hawai‘i Convention Center’s $108.7M repair project may face delays and higher costs after demolition uncovered unexpected conditions.
Engineers are reviewing new plans — the revised design aims to transform the leaking rooftop into a major outdoor booking site.
Nearly 120 people gathered at UH Cancer Center on Saturday for a free workshop titled 'Let’s Move!
The Importance of Physical Activity in the Cancer Journey.' Speakers explained how hula and simple exercises help manage cancer treatment fatigue and anxiety.
After a five-set win in Laramie Thursday, the Rainbow Wahine swept the road series with a four-set victory to stay unbeaten in the Mountain West; the team will return to Manoa next week for a two-match series against UNLV on K5.
The University of Hawaii soccer team extended its winning streak to five matches after defeating UC Davis 1-0 on Sunday, with Nalani Damacion scoring the only goal and goalkeeper Kennedy Justin keeping a clean sheet; the Rainbow Wahine are 5-1 in the Mountain West season.
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