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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Koko Head Shooting Complex will reopen its metallic silhouette range on November 1 for weekend use. The range operates Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — each shooter pays a $5 fee and only .22 rimfire rounds are allowed — on a first-come, first-served basis. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Over the weekend, students from Waipahu, Pearl City and Mililani High Schools painted one of the state's largest murals on Kamehameha Highway — a project that added vibrant color to the roadway — and the mural now serves as a new local landmark. KITV
- ➤ Amid the government shutdown, Hawaii Foodbank is expanding food distribution to meet growing need—its plan aims to support residents facing reduced government assistance. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kawaiahaʻo Church began demolition today to remove concrete footings from an old structure needed before reburial of hundreds of ancestral remains unearthed 16 years ago during a construction project. Church officials said the work will let the sacred remains be reburied by year’s end or early next year—helping heal a long-held community pain. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Filipino rapper Ruby Ibarra performed at Capitol Modern as part of the FiliRooted festival finale that celebrated Filipino American culture in Hawaii. She performed with the Bakunawan Collective & local artists as the month-long festival ended in honor of Filipino American History Month. Hawaii News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UH Mānoa celebrates 15 years of ocean science at C-MORE Hale—where scientists including oceanographer David Karl study ocean microbes that affect our climate. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joe Kent of the Grassroot Institute said that easing restrictions in Lahaina has led to over 500 permits being issued for new construction after the 2023 wildfires — homeowners near the shoreline still wait for changes to rebuild, and he urged that future rail spending be put to a public vote. Hawaii Free Press
- ➤ Hundreds of federal workers in Kalihi lined up on Rose Street for a free food drive as the government shutdown continued and many missed their paychecks — they said the delays were hurting holiday plans — while SNAP benefits for 165,000 people are set to run out in November. KITV
- ➤ The state's new fire marshal Dori Booth said last week's red flag warning showed the need to prepare for wildfires that spread differently because non-native species burn in unusual ways — making firefighting more challenging. She added that firefighters faced high winds and rocky ground and urged homeowners to clear safe zones around their houses. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Oncologist Dr. Jami Fukui at UH Cancer Center supports cancer patients while advancing research to improve care—she draws on her personal losses and patient stories, including Lynn Enright’s fight against breast cancer, to drive her mission for a better cure. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Outstanding physicians were celebrated at the Hawaii Medical Association’s 25th Anniversary Gala where top doctors were recognized for their commitment to keeping the state healthy—honoring years of dedicated service. KITV
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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