Good morning, Honolulu.

Community members can share their opinions and learn about stewardship priorities at free workshops across the state to help shape a Comprehensive Management Plan for Mauna Kea.

The events begin Jan. 15 in Oahu - they will run through Feb. 19 at various locations.

Bird enthusiasts gathered at Kapiolani Park as the Hawaii Audubon Society led a tour that spotted nearly 20 bird species.

The event offered a hands-on learning experience for local nature lovers today.

A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial arrived on Oahu Monday and will be available 24 hours at UH West Oahu campus from Jan.

14 to Jan. 19 (opening and closing ceremonies are planned) for residents to honor local Vietnam veterans.

Honolulu is celebrating muʻumuʻu month this January with free exhibits at Honolulu Hale and Kapolei Hale that feature vintage fashion pieces and cultural performances by the Royal Hawaiian Band Glee Club.

Community members are invited to RSVP and dress in muʻumuʻu.

The 40th episode of the Halema’uma’u eruption began on Monday at 8:22 a.m. at Kilauea’s summit, with lava fountains reaching 150-170 feet and a gas plume rising to 7,000 feet, USGS said; light winds may keep the event near the summit.

The Honolulu Fire Department celebrated 175 years of service today by unveiling a time capsule with historic treasures (original Hawaiian coins) to honor its legacy and reinforce its future public service commitment.

Honolulu City Council member Andria Tupola filed Resolution 26-7 on Monday to propose a task force to explore a landfill-free future on Oahu.

The group will review long-term waste management strategies and include representatives from the city, state, and industry, with recommendations coming in a year.

HMSA, Hawaii's largest insurer, is partnering with major provider HPH to transform healthcare across the islands.

The alliance could boost services and add innovative care options for residents in the coming months.

State tourism officials and PGA Tour leaders are working to keep the Sony Open on next year's schedule (the Kapalua event was canceled due to water shortages) as they worry that losing these tournaments could hurt the islands' economic and marketing benefits.