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Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Palolo Chinese home hosted its annual Christmas celebration on Dec. 8 in Honolulu, featuring classic carols and festive fun for all ages (bringing the community together). KITV
- ➤ ASEZ WAO youth volunteers will clean Ala Wai & Koko Head areas on Sunday to make a positive impact on local public spaces. Their efforts aim to brighten up these community areas for residents. KITV
- ➤ Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgage on the Waipahu home of fallen HPD officer Bill Sapolu to help his wife and children as part of its 7th annual Season of Hope. The nonprofit’s gesture eases financial burdens on the family of an officer who served for 21 years. KITV
- ➤ Visually impaired runner Mari Murdoch, who ran the Honolulu Marathon last year, now leads Travel Visions Aloha for the Blind by connecting over 250 athletes through monthly events at Magic Island + she is preparing for the upcoming 2025 Honolulu Marathon to inspire community and promote inclusion. Hawaii News Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Alexander & Baldwin will go private in a $2.3B merger led by Honolulu & investors from Blackstone Real Estate & DivcoWest; the firm with a 155-year legacy in grocery centers will keep its name and invest over $100M in upgrades as the deal closes in the first quarter of 2026. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the annual Pearl Harbor memorial on the military base's waterfront, no survivors attended as only 12 centenarians remain alive, prompting descendants and educators to rely on recorded oral histories (and museum exhibits) to honor the legacy of the attack. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Honolulu marked the 84th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 8 with events that honored local veterans and community history. Museums and groups held exhibits (showing letters and photos) that recalled the impact of the attack on Hawai‘i. KITV
- ➤ The Protect Kahoolawe Ohana said restoration work on Kahoolawe remains slow nearly 84 years after Pearl Harbor, as local groups face ongoing challenges (reflecting the island’s historic legacy). Hawaii News Now
- ➤ A traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to U-H West Oahu to provide a space for reflection+connection that honors Gold Star families. KITV
- ➤ Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is developing a reality TV series for Hulu that will spotlight Hawaii's culturally diverse women and authentic island culture (from his Seven Bucks Productions), with the show expected to debut soon. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Santa Claus paddled into Waikiki at OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beach Resort on Saturday, Dec. 6 to mark 20 years of holiday tradition as locals joined a meet & greet and beach clean-up. The tradition expands to Maui on Friday, Dec. 19 at OUTRIGGER Kaanapali Beach Resort. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Tropic Lightning Week celebrates the 25th Infantry Division’s 84th birthday with contests and family events at Schofield Barracks and Wheeler Army Airfield from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11. The highlight is the Guadalcanal Cup awarding ceremony planned for the closing day + various local activities for soldiers and veterans. KITV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from UH Manoa & Georgia Tech have secured $1.25M to develop low-cost real-time sensors that will help protect communities from natural threats across Hawaii. KITV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ American Nuts LLC has issued a voluntary recall of 20-ounce packages of Hawaiian macadamia nuts sold at the Costco Hawaii Kai warehouse due to potential salmonella contamination. Customers are advised not to eat the product and to return it for a full refund. Hawaii News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A study published on Nov. 20 by UHERO shows that the new 512-unit condo tower in Honolulu is causing moves from lower-priced homes, easing local supply constraints and expanding affordability in the market — a key insight into the impact of multifamily development. Hawaii Free Press
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