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Friday, November 28th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers at Lanakila Pacific packed over 600 Meals on Wheels for seniors across Oahu with a Thanksgiving meal service that included roast turkey—mashed potatoes, stuffing, veggies and pumpkin crunch. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Yesterday at Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall, the Salvation Army hosted its 53rd Thanksgiving luncheon with over 2,000 attendees seeking a hot meal and community support—many enjoyed a meal they might not have had otherwise. KITV
- ➤ Veterans and their families gathered for a Thanksgiving luncheon in Kapolei at the Daniel K. Akaka Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic—where 60 turkeys, over 45 hams, pies and salads donated by the community were served—to help lower loneliness and encourage fellowship. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Today, Oahu hosts a busy weekend of local events — including the Island Wide Crafts & Foods Expo at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall with free admission hours, the Blessed Friday Market at The Barn, and the Waikiki Christmas Parade starting at 7 p.m. later today — as community members gear up for the festive season; several farmers markets and the Honolulu City Lights opening at Honolulu Hale will continue on November 29 and 30 with diverse vendor selections and family-friendly activities. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu retailers are preparing for a make-or-break holiday season as they offer deep discounts for Black Friday and plan local events to boost sales on Cyber Monday. Small business owners like Summer Shiigi are hosting events such as the Keep It Kaimuki festival this Saturday—hoping strong local support will counter slow sales from earlier months. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Goodwill Hawaii saw more local shoppers at its Beretania Street Donation Center Tuesday but received fewer donations for clothing and linens as households recovered from recent economic challenges — CEO Katy Chen said the nonprofit hopes donation levels will improve during the busy holiday season. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Owner Aaron O’Brien said his late father’s vision brought the tree picking tradition to Helemano Farms in Wahiawa, where over 12,000 Christmas trees stand ready for families to choose from— the farm will open on Black Friday at 10 a.m. Hawaii News Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Hawaii’s flower industry is struggling as local growers face rising costs and global competition — imports now supply most lei flowers and traditional businesses see steep drops in production. Industry leaders urge the state to offer subsidies and training to help revive this important cultural sector. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ocean Safety shared tips for safe water recreation — the guidance will help locals prepare for a massive north swell expected soon. KITV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A proposal to make culturally appropriate food a human right has been submitted to the Honolulu Charter Commission and will open for public review in December—final amendment proposals will go on the ballot in November. Hawaii Free Press
- ➤ The Honolulu Fire Department shared holiday cooking safety tips as residents prepared their feasts. The department advised on proper techniques—such as monitoring cooking and keeping flammable materials away from heat sources—to lower the risk of kitchen fires. KITV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a season of strong wins following an early loss, Kamehameha Maui Warriors are set to play for a second-straight state championship today at 4 p.m. at John Kauinana Stadium—renewing their challenge against Menehune with quarterback Kekoa Keau-Davis and running back Zedekaiah Campbell leading the charge. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ USC won the Maui Invitational in Lahaina when Chad Baker-Mazara scored 23 points and led the Trojans to an 88—75 win over Arizona State. Jaden Brownell, Ezra Ausar and Jacob Cofie helped secure a 32—21 rebound advantage while the team played without Rodney Rice due to a shoulder injury. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
- ➤ The Kamehameha-Hawaii boys soccer team finished last season undefeated and won the HHSAA Division-II state championship, and they are preparing to defend their state title when the BIIF winter season begins—local hopes are high for the Warriors. Hawaii Tribune-Herald
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