Good morning, Honolulu.

On Feb. 4, a brave 13-year-old boy swam over two miles in rough surf off the Honolulu coast to rescue his stranded family.

Punahou Carnival returns this weekend at Punahou School in Honolulu—tens of thousands of locals will enjoy rides, games, and malasadas while supporting scholarships.

Tetairoa McMillan, a local football rookie, featured in a new Spam Super Bowl commercial that aired Feb.

4, highlighting Spam as the go-to game day food. The ad marks a milestone in his rising profile.

Honolulu residents have plenty to do this weekend - a rooftop breakdance battle at the Endless Styles Festival, African American Film Festival screenings, Makapu‘u Beach Cleanup and a free Hawaiian Steel Guitar Festival all offer diverse local experiences.

The Waikiki Spam Jam Festival is set for Saturday, April 25 at Waikiki beach from 4 to 10 p.m. and will feature local music, retail booths and keiki-friendly activities — a drone show at 9 p.m. enhances the free event while proceeds support local charities.

UH Mānoa’s Department of Theatre & Dance will present Lele Wale, a show inspired by the 2023 Lahaina fires, from March 4 to 8 at Kennedy Theatre in Manoa, with evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m.

The 2025 Honolulu Marathon, held Dec.

14, generated nearly $524 million for Hawaii’s economy from record attendance by roughly 43,000 runners and over 100,000 visitors who supported more than 5,000 jobs and added $32 million in tax revenue (report data).

A report from Feb. 4 shows that Honolulu is the hardest U.S. city to save money, as steep living costs + high debt-to-income ratios challenge residents.

Mental health experts and family members urge the Department of Health to end transfers of patients to a mainland psychiatric facility after two patients died, one by suicide and one after a coma.

They say moving patients away from family creates added hardship and disrupts care.

Guy Hagi visited Boarded Up by Chubbies Burgers in Kaimuki with Ashley Nagaoka to try local burgers as part of Cheap Eats+ the outing highlighted a neighborhood spot offering affordable fare.

Local Seahawks fans led by Sean Eyman and William Morgan will travel to Santa Clara for Super Bowl LX this Sunday while bar owner Chip Jewitt prepares Agave and Vine — a local home for the 12th Man — to welcome fans in Honolulu at 1:30 p.m.

Local fans can celebrate Hawaii’s Super Bowl legacy at a game-day party hosted by Skybox Taphouse at the International Market Place.

The event, taking place this Sunday, offers panoramic views of Waikiki Beach — over 20 high-definition TVs show every play.