Good morning, Honolulu.

Grassroots organizers gathered on the Iolani Palace lawn on Saturday to promote peace amid rising political tensions, singing and giving speeches to call for unity in the community.

Community leaders and city officials gathered Saturday morning at Kekaulike and King streets to break ground on a 4-year project that will build a Chinatown arch serving as a cultural symbol.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi called the ceremony historic + the project is set for completion in July.

Grassroots organizers gathered on the Iolani Palace lawn on Saturday to promote peace after U.S. military action last Friday heightened tensions—organizers noted the event underscored the need for unity amid ongoing crises.

Workers built small home units on Feb.

27 at the Hookahi Leo kauhale in Iwilei while Home Aid Hawaii project manager Ryan Stutz checked utility access and common areas. The development will help provide housing support for homeless residents.

The Honolulu Fire Department extinguished a house fire in Kailua near a one story home and a garage on the 1000 block of Lunaanela Street on Saturday.

Firefighters arrived by 12:40 p.m. and controlled the blaze by 12:50 p.m. with no injuries reported.

On Feb. 25, the Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards at Waialae Country Club honored over 26 business innovators across 13 categories—Holu Hou Energy won island innovator of the year for its renewable energy and storage solutions for multi-dwelling homes.

U.S. officials hosted the Pacific Agenda Summit at the East-West Center in Honolulu from Feb.

22-24 to boost private investment in Pacific Island nations. More than 80 American companies participated (valued at $5.3 trillion), and officials announced funding for a hospital study, digital trade missions and transportation upgrades.

A feature article explores four local homes that blend vintage charm and modern style in Pauoa Valley, Waikīkī, Pacific Heights and ‘Āina Haina.

Couples share how personal artifacts & color schemes create warm spaces that reflect their family stories.

Hawaii Living with Anne Lee visits Mud Hen Water and Aroma Italia for fresh Hawaiian and Italian dishes.

Mud Hen Water in Kaimuki serves local-inspired meals in a relaxed setting while Aroma Italia near Diamond Head offers pizzas, pastas, and salads for local food fans.

At Neal Blaisdell Center on Saturday, Feb.

28, Kamehameha’s Auriana Wakinekona won the state wrestling final (girls' final) by defeating Hilo’s Kaloni Brown while Pearl City’s Serah Yogi, Moanalua’s Zaira Sugui, Lahainaluna’s Siana Boaz-Vasquez, Farrington’s Kalia Luafalemana-Haney, and Kamehameha’s Leann Suzuki also secured state titles in their weight classes.

Hunter Berger from Saint Louis is one victory away from his fourth state title after beating Hilo’s Damien Chitwood, and he will face Pearl City's Ezekiel Fukui in the final match at Blaisdell Arena at 4 p.m. today.

Dre Bullock’s buzzer-beating 3 lifted the UH team to an 87-85 win over Cal State Fullerton at Titan Gym (Orange County) as the team remained atop the Big West standings with a week left, capping a late surge after a 14-0 run in the final minutes.