Good morning, Honolulu.

The Chinatown Business and Community Association hosted a blessing ceremony that brought spiritual power to a dragon decal in Chinatown (a symbol meant to protect and preserve the area), reflecting a local effort to honor heritage.

The Running Room in Kapahulu will close on Friday, June 26 after 50 years serving local runners.

The building was sold with plans for a restaurant, and customers can shop limited inventory as the store clears out.

A blessing ceremony was held in Chinatown on Friday for a restored dragon mural at Kekaulike Mall.

The Chinatown Business and Community Association said the ritual brings life & power to the artwork to guard the neighborhood.

Carly Yoshida was crowned Miss Hawaii 2026 at the historic Hawaii Theater today and will represent the state at the Miss America competition in West Palm Beach in September.

Three Hawaii teachers returned from Washington, D.C. as national finalists in the Presidential AI Challenge after showcasing Global Innovation Race Hawaii, a program that teaches responsible AI use in community projects.

Their team presentation featured projects on deepfake detection, early fire detection, & bullying prevention.

Honolulu EMS graduated 10 EMTs to boost its 249-member frontline team as the agency expands emergency response units across Oahu.

The Executive Office on Early Learning released the Hawaiʻi Children and Youth Fiscal Map on June 18, 2026 which details state, federal and relief funding for children and youth ages 0 to 24 from fiscal 2019 to 2023 and signals upcoming Fiscal Map Talk Story sessions through 2026.

Board of Water Supply crews responded at 7:30 a.m. today to a water main leak near 709 North Vineyard Blvd at Pua Lane in Kalihi.

Lane closures have been put in effect along N. Vineyard Blvd as crews work to repair the leak.

Blood Bank of Hawaiʻi is urgently asking AB blood donors to donate plasma this week as one patient risks depleting the limited supply + the state’s reserve may run out in three days.

The call comes as summer makes donations challenging, and the public is invited to schedule an appointment.

HDS Foundation is working to improve oral health in the community by offering education and grants + planning programs for all ages.

It awarded over $2 million last year and is boosting local dental training and scholarships.

Soccer fans in Hawaii cheered as the U.S. men's national team clinched a second straight World Cup win by beating Australia 2-0.

The game energized local supporters — a boost to the team’s campaign.

Former Punahou safety Alaka‘i Gilman switched from football to NASCAR by joining Hendrick Motorsports as a front tire changer — he earned his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega in April and hopes his new role inspires local athletes to explore different paths.