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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deaf Santa visited keiki at Pearlridge Center Tuesday morning for the 33rd annual event—about 150 children shared their wish lists in American Sign Language. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Pearlridge Center held Hawaii's only Deaf and signing Santa event on Tuesday—around 150 deaf and hard-of-hearing keiki from across the state shared holiday wishes in American Sign Language and listened to live shows from 9:15 a.m. to noon. This 33rd annual celebration highlighted a strong focus on inclusivity in the local community. KITV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ann Teranishi was named CEO of the Year by Hawaii Business Magazine and led American Savings Bank through hard times like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Maui wildfires as it became fully independent last year—she also launched programs to help Native Hawaiians buy homes and support small businesses. Hawaii Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Holiday events fill December across Hawaii with a mix of family-friendly celebrations and festive displays. Past highlights include a pop-up bar in Waikiki and Honolulu City Lights, while a winter wonderland at the Hawaii Convention Center runs from Dec. 4 to Jan. 4 and upcoming craft fairs and community open houses on other islands—offer seasonal fun for all ages. KITV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seven living Hawaii governors have supported Kamehameha Schools’ admission policy — the school was sued for discrimination by Students for Fair Admissions. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ More than 1,000 public school students are set to begin an immersive week-long voyaging-based and ʻāina-based learning program with the Polynesian Voyaging Society in Honolulu, where they will learn traditional navigation methods and connect with the land—fostering a navigator mindset for the future. Hawaii News Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early Tuesday morning, multiple power outages left 1,460 customers without power on Oahu—disrupting many households. Utility crews are working to restore electricity and assess the situation. Hawaii News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The new HNL 311 system went live on Dec 2 to help Oahu residents report issues like broken street lights—City and County Communication Director Ian Scheuring said the update will bring more resources to local neighborhoods. KITV
- ➤ The Probate Court-appointed Screening Committee chose OLIN K. LAGON, KEITH VIEIRA, and ERIC K. YEAMAN as the three finalists for the Kamehameha Schools trustee seat after reviewing 83 applications. The public can send written comments until 4:00 p.m. on December 31—comments must include full legal names and contact details for submission. Hawaii Free Press
- ➤ The Honolulu City Council is expected to pass a bill today that ends decades of fare regulation and lets local taxi companies set their own rates to better compete with Uber and Lyft—industry experts and council members believe the change will keep prices stable while boosting service. Local representatives say the new rule will help level the playing field for established cab businesses. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Hawaii’s congressional delegation called for a DoD investigation into former Tripler doctor Blaine McGraw after dozens of women accused him of misconduct—claims include secretly recording videos, inappropriate touching and performing unnecessary procedures. The delegation demanded a full review of all patient complaints and systemic failures by the Army, with a report due within six months. Hawaii News Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Honolulu Magazine has published a holiday gift guide for foodies that features 20 stylish and handy finds from local boutiques, artists and makers—items include a poke bowl ornament and cocktail napkins that offer unique, non-edible gifts for the season. Honolulu Magazine
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The University of Hawaii football team had a record eleven players honored by Mountain West Conference Tuesday morning, with Kansei Matsuzawa as Special Teams Player of the Year and quarterback Micah Alejado as Freshman of the Year—players will learn their bowl game assignment this weekend after the conference championships. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ During the Saturday regular-season finale at the Ching Complex, Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa kicked a 47-yard field goal and tied an FBS record with 25 consecutive field goals before missing one in the fourth quarter. Today, quarterback Micah Alejado was named Mountain West Freshman of the Year and Matsuzawa was selected as the league’s top specialist. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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