Good morning, Honolulu.

A new episode of Spotlight Now looks at hunger in Hawaii as Foodbank CEO Amy Miller + first lady Jaime Green discuss a report on food shortages and the expansion of free school lunch access, while Aloha United Way’s Kayla Keehu-Alexander explains how nonprofits help families through the 211 helpline.

100-year-old Millie Carlstrom celebrated her first birthday party yesterday in Kapolei — friends and family gathered to mark her rare milestone.

BrunchFest, presented by First Hawaiian Bank and Mastercard, will bring award-winning restaurants and special tastings to Ho‘okupu Center in Kewalo Basin on Sunday, March 29 (VIP admission begins at 10:30 a.m.).

Attendees should use ride-sharing since limited complimentary valet parking is available.

A March 16 report by Pacific Resource Partnership shows that in 2025, Hawai‘i’s construction industry spent $7.1B mainly on public works ($3.4B) and new housing ($2.7B), with multi-family projects booming and O‘ahu leading at $3.6B.

Nearly 200 high schoolers participated in career fairs at Pali Momi Medical Center and Wilcox Health, learning about medical careers and clinical activities.

The events offered hands-on tours and a virtual reality experience to inspire future health professionals.

The Uproar Conservation Challenge features two rare native plants (ohia lehua and Kanaloa) in a global contest hosted by the Indianapolis Zoo; voting runs March 16-19 to support $10,000 in conservation efforts.

About 4,760 HECO customers remain without power on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii island after a Kona low storm brought heavy rain and flash flooding.

HECO crews are working to restore service amid flooding and blocked access to underground lines — some repairs may take several days.

This week, the Navy continues decommissioning the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Honolulu by starting the degassing of Tank 12 of the World War II-era fuel farm.

The operation is part of a safe shutdown effort led by the Navy Closure Task Force working with local agencies.

JERA, a Tokyo-based energy company, has proposed a 500-megawatt LNG power plant on Oahu to reduce electricity costs by 20%.

Gov. Josh Green said the plan could lower costs + cut carbon emissions but needs financing and regulatory approvals for a possible start in 2030.

The Hawaii Department of Health reported measles virus detected in a wastewater sample from Kauai County (collected Feb.

25 and confirmed March 16). Officials urge residents to update MMR vaccinations as routine wastewater surveillance helps catch potential outbreaks.

Hawaii led the nation (1 in 13 homes housed three generations) based on Census data analysis by FinanceBuzz published Monday, March 16.

Rising housing pressures and caregiving needs shifted local household trends.

Christian 'The Hawaiian Punch' Natividad remains undefeated at 9-0 and is campaigning to join the UFC.

Local MMA fans can catch him at X-1 Battle at the Barracks 13 on Saturday.

Hawaii’s Rainbows basketball team boarded a plane in Las Vegas on St. Patrick’s Day + headed for Portland for the NCAA tournament.