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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Honolulu. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hawaiian Humane Society is waiving adoption fees until Dec. 31 in its Home for the Holidays special at its Moiliili and Kosasa Family Campuses. The fee waiver helps over 700 animals adjust before New Year's Eve fireworks. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Nationals catcher Caleb Lomavita, an Ewa native, is organizing a Christmas collection drive where participants can drop off toys at St. Louis School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Sunday. Hawaii News Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday at 10:30 a.m., Honolulu Ocean Safety rescued a pregnant woman struggling at China Walls and secured her with a rescue tube until jet ski operators arrived to transfer her to the Hawaii Kai boat ramp, where she declined further help. Hawaii News Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Traffic is expected to be heavy today near H-1 Freeway and in the Manoa area as UH Manoa holds its commencement from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Stan Sheriff Center, where over 1,000 students will receive degrees before meet & greet events at nearby venues. Hawaii News Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ State and city leaders broke ground Friday in Kalihi on a project to add hundreds of affordable housing units (officials expect further details soon). Hawaii News Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Campbell Sabers won their first Open Division State Championship with a 26-23 overtime victory against Kamehameha Kapalama and Mayor Rick Blangiardi proclaimed Dec. 19 as Campbell Championship Day in Ewa Beach. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ The University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team added two transfers — Maeli Cormier from Oregon State and Panna Ratkai from Dayton — to its 2026 roster. Both will enroll in the spring semester, bringing international and collegiate experience to the team. Honolulu Star-Advertiser
- ➤ Micah Alejado, the Mountain West Freshman of the Year, confirmed on social media he will return to UH football for the 2026 season. The team is preparing for the Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl at 3:00 p.m. with a lefty quarterback contest at Manoa. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Hawaii football star Manti Te’o urged calm after a school official was knocked out following a basketball game, saying the incident is disappointing and stressing that community leaders take action to prevent future harm. Hawaii News Now
- ➤ Kalihi native Iapani (Poncho) Laloulu will play a key role in Oregon’s playoff game against James Madison tonight at Autzen Stadium, where the Ducks host their first playoff game at home. The Under Armour All-American, a former Farrington Governor finalist for the Rimington Trophy, aims to boost Hawaii talent. Hawaii News Now
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