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Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement, education and community leaders announced a new 'Safe and Sound Westside' partnership in West Oahu to combat crime and strengthen community ties. Hawaii News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A water main break caused a sinkhole at around 12:30 p.m. on South Kalaheo Avenue near Kaapuni Drive—leaving nine homes without water and shutting down all lanes. Hawaii News Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Manoa DNA will hold its 15th Annual Boys & Their Toys Christmas Concert & Toy Drive at Hawaiian Brian’s on Kapiolani Boulevard at 6 p.m. on November 29—attendees must bring a new, unwrapped toy and pay $15 for tickets. KITV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four high school students from Hawaii Island named a space image captured by the Gemini North Telescope on Mauna Kea 'Ua ʻŌhiʻa Lani' to mark the observatory’s 25th anniversary— they chose the name inspired by a traditional story of renewal and new beginnings. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ High school students named an image captured by the Mauna Kea telescope Ua ʻŌhiʻa Lani—meaning 'Heavenly ʻŌhiʻa Rains'—drawing on a traditional Hawaiian story. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials reported that a video showing a man picking up a honu in East Honolulu near Hawai‘i Kai sparked local outrage and reminded visitors that approaching sea turtles is dangerous and illegal—offenders may face misdemeanor charges with fines or jail time. Hawaii News Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu’s Emergency Medical Services welcomed 25 new recruits Friday from its EMS Dispatcher Academy—20 EMTs and 5 dispatchers who passed their National Registry exam. All graduates completed a six‐month training program and will begin serving the community later this month. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Kaiser Permanente is partnering with local community groups to strengthen Hawai‘i’s health care workforce by offering mentorships, paid internships, and a new learning lab that will open next February—these programs target entry-level roles as the demand for care grows. Hawaii Business
- ➤ Today, the Hawai‘i Department of Health confirmed a travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu that brings the total to 14 cases in 2025—officials note the virus is not locally transmitted and have begun mosquito control measures. They advised travelers to take precautions and urged residents to remove standing water—steps aimed at reducing the risk of further spread. KITV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Campell stunned top-seeded Kahuku in the final seconds of a high school football game as Tainoa Lave confirmed this is the year of the underdog in Hawaii high school football. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational opening ceremony will take place in early December — marking the contest's first year since Clyde Aikau passed away in May. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Hawaii’s all-time leading passer Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele made a strong debut at Cal Berkeley by throwing three touchdowns in his season opener against Oregon State, drawing national attention. He said adjusting to college play has been tough—he looks forward to staying at Cal despite missing the familiar flavors of home. Hawaii News Now
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