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Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Accounting and General Services invites people to help paint a new mural on the walls of its basement parking garage at the Kalanimoku Building at 1151 Punchbowl Street using an abstract design by artist-in-residence Solomon Enos. The event is set for Saturday, Nov. 29 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and asks participants to sign up to ensure enough supplies — the design uses a fishing net to show how mauka and makai are linked. KITV
- ➤ B.R.A.V.E. Hawaii will host its free West Side Roundup event next Saturday at AMVETS West Oahu, 5001 Iroquois Ave.—the western-themed event will feature craft vendors, food booths, face painting, mechanical bull riding, live music, and contests while founder Mahealani Sims-Tulba said her own childhood bullying inspires the push for respect and inclusion. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Keep It Kaimukī Saturday will be held on Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ali‘iolani Elementary School, featuring special deals at over 30 local businesses, an outdoor maker’s market with 60 vendors, free family and pet-friendly activities, live entertainment, a free trolley ride along Wai‘alae Avenue — visitors can park at Sacred Hearts Academy or St. Patrick’s Church for free. Honolulu Magazine
- ➤ Ko Olina Resort delivered about 4,000 Thanksgiving meals—all with all the fixings—to families in need as part of its 26th Annual Thanksgiving Outreach. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Giving Hope Hawaii distributed 400 turkeys in Kaneohe on Nov 22 to help families in need during Thanksgiving. Rising food prices made it harder for many families to buy essential groceries. KITV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire tore through a Kaimuki home overnight—no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting the homeowner. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is preparing for a busy December as the ongoing Kilauea eruption nears its one-year mark with major construction projects, holiday events, and increased visitor traffic. The park completed its Phase One Disaster Recovery Project in mid-October and will host ranger-guided programs as well as a public geology talk on Dec. 23—measures that aim to improve visitor safety and access. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- ➤ Lifeguards posted warning signs at Nanakuli Beach Park on Saturday just after 1 p.m. after Honolulu Ocean Safety confirmed an aggressive shark — 6 to 10-foot long — was seen in the water; beachgoers were advised to check with a lifeguard for updated ocean conditions. KITV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii Living with Anne Lee profiles two new Honolulu experiences as Mama Guava—a six-month pop-up restaurant in Chinatown blending Filipino roots with local and New York flavors—and fishcake in Kakaako, which offers art, decor, and diverse vendors including Kynd Tea, Halo’s Sushi, and Lovejoy sweet confessions. KITV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Campbell High School won a nail-biting semifinal championship game against Kahuku on November 22 (sparking cheers from fans). This historic win boosts the school’s performance as they prepare for the next championship round. KITV
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