Good morning, Honolulu.

Honolulu firefighters rescued a woman from her home in Kalihi Valley on Friday morning as crews closed Kalihi Street at Ukiuki Place to battle flames following a 911 call at 10:27 a.m.—the fire was extinguished at 11:50 a.m. and its cause remains under investigation.

Nathaniel Radimak, 38, accused of attacking two women in Kakaako and a woman and her mother on Halekauwila Street, is still in the hospital after being beaten by inmates at Halawa Correctional Facility—his lawyer said he missed a court appearance on Thursday and his release date is unknown.

Honolulu residents learn that a hurricane watch means storm conditions may start in 48 hours while a hurricane warning signals strong winds arriving in 36 hours—officials advise preparing emergency plans early to stay safe during tropical storms as well.

Today, Episode 22 of Kīlauea's eruption began at Halemaʻumaʻu crater as lava fountains climbed to 800 feet high — scientists said the eruption remains confined to the crater though residents may notice volcanic gas based on wind conditions.

Hawaii officials urged residents to prepare for wildfire season as drought and rising heat worsen dry conditions across the islands.

Experts said families should clear flammable debris and plan evacuation routes—steps they believe will help protect lives when wildfires occur.

Residents in Hawaiʻi should build a 14-day emergency kit and secure their homes and outdoor items before storms hit—families are advised to plan evacuation routes, stock up on essentials, and monitor local news for updates.

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono and Sen. Dan Sullivan reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase funding for the USDA Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment program that helps geographically disadvantaged farmers in Hawaii and Alaska.

If approved, the bill will raise mandatory funding by $1 million each fiscal year until reaching $15 million in 2031—removing the current cap.

Oliver Widger quit his corporate job and bought a used sailboat called Phoenix to sail 2,400 miles from Oregon to Hawaii with his rescue cat.

He is now about halfway to his destination and uses a Starlink system to share his journey with nearly 1 million Instagram fans and 700,000 TikTok followers—he has learned to fix his boat on the fly as challenges arise.