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Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu City Lights will light up Thomas Square Park next Friday with free performances (including music by the Royal Hawaiian Band) and festive fun (city department holiday exhibitions are planned) that invite local residents. KITV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu firefighters fought a two-alarm building fire on Koaniani Way in Manoa early Thursday after a 3:25 a.m. smoke odor call, bringing the blaze under control by 3:56 a.m. and extinguishing it at 4:12 a.m.—EMS treated one occupant while the American Red Cross aided a displaced resident as an investigation began. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Firefighters are battling two brush fires near the H-1 in west Oahu, with off-ramps at Kunia and Ewa closed near the Kunia interchange and a second blaze reported near Farrington Highway and Kunia Road, but no evacuations or injuries have been reported—traffic remains mostly open. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Firefighters are battling a brush fire just off the H-1 Freeway in Waipahu — officials say they are monitoring the situation for threats to nearby areas. Hawaii News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Asatos Waikīkī Scoop Shop will open at Hyatt Regency Waikīkī Beach on Nov. 23 at 11 a.m.—serving daily local sherbets, shave ice and unique desserts for those cooling off after the beach. Owner Neale Asato is launching new offerings including Japanese-style kakigori and a craft soda flavor lab—with free scoops for the first 100 customers and a discount for Hyatt guests. Honolulu Magazine
- ➤ apt. by HomeWorld in Honolulu offers natural-modern furniture that blends organic materials with warm woods and earthy tones. The store on Ward Avenue promotes Room Bundles (buying two or more pieces gives a 5% discount and five or more pieces give a 10% discount) and is open daily (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Honolulu Magazine
- ➤ Red Knot, a locally owned business under C. S. Wo & Sons, offered Hawai‘i-scale furniture for small homes in its downtown showroom and online store, with modern lines like the Elora bedroom and Portola dining sets — loved for their sleek style. The store will debut new refined pieces for its 10th anniversary in 2026 as it meets local needs for practical, stylish options. Honolulu Magazine
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ New tech savvy thieves are using relay attacks to steal cars from driveways—experts advise residents to keep key fobs away from doors and windows to protect their vehicles. KITV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ric Galindez, co-founder of Island Film Group, has released the master plan for a new private film studio complex near UH West Oahu+ he will design, build, finance, operate and manage the state-of-the-art facility aimed at boosting film production in Hawaii. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four state parks will soon add parking fee systems for nonresidents and commercial vehicles—this change will help improve traffic flow and park upkeep while allowing free parking for Hawaiʻi residents; companies Diamond Parking Services LLC, Republic Parking Northwest LLC, and Pro Park Inc. were chosen to manage the systems at Wailuku River, Kekaha Kai, Wailua River, and Puʻu ʻUalakaʻa parks. Hawaii Free Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The holiday pie season has arrived in Honolulu as Anna Miller’s, Big Island Candies and other local bakeries offer fresh, ready-to-bake, and seasonal pies for everyone to enjoy — from strawberry and apple to pumpkin and chocolate haupia. Honolulu Magazine
- ➤ This weekend in Honolulu offers many family-friendly events including University of Hawai‘i women’s volleyball matches at Bankoh Arena with a special 'Bows & Brews' promotion, a Taste of Korea fundraiser at Honolulu Country Club, and a Kimchi Day Festival at Makiki District Park—featuring local food tastings, contests and K-pop entertainment. Other highlights include a Trojan Trading Post pop-up selling student-made gifts, a keiki book launch with crafts at Da Shop, and a screening of The Princess Bride with a post-show discussion by Cary Elwes at Hawai‘i Theatre Center—providing a diverse weekend of sports, shopping and cultural experiences for locals. Honolulu Magazine
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona State Sun Devils defeated the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors 83—76 during an NCAA men's basketball game at Bankoh Arena, Stan Sheriff Center on November 20th. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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