Good morning, Honolulu.

Hundreds of trading card collectors will gather at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center this weekend for HNL Card Fest — a local event celebrating both the hobby and community ties.

Coast Guard crews rescued two men from a 10-foot catamaran about 11 miles off Haleiwa Tuesday, after a personal locator beacon alert at 11:52 a.m. guided plane and helicopter crews to hoist them and bring them to the Kapolei air station.

Kimo’s Maui plans to reopen in Lahaina’s historic Chan Wa Building nearly three years after the wildfires, and it will bring back its classic menu including Hula Pie, Prime Rib and ono dishes + its signature aloha spirit will continue to welcome guests on Front Street.

A recent report shows that 95% of young children in Hawaii live in licensed child care deserts, and lawmakers are urged to increase funding to boost access for working families.

The Hawai’i State Department of Education will expand free school meals for nearly 12,000 public school students in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year.

Eligible students from households with incomes at or below 300% of the poverty level can apply for one free breakfast and lunch each day.

HDOT is installing aqua cells at two spots on Pa'akea Road in Wai'anae to ease flood risks after the Kona Low storm.

The work is set to finish in September (a system that worked well in Maui) and will let drivers barely notice the change.

An environmental court halted Tuesday the expansion of the Ritz-Carlton resort at Kuilima on Oahu’s North Shore because outdated reviews failed to account for increased endangered bee habitat; the city and county must complete further studies before permits are issued.

Officials at Haleakala National Park advise drivers today to slow to the posted speed limit—watching for native wildlife—after collisions killed a nene and uau.

Honolulu’s Department of Environmental Services invites residents to complete a five-minute water quality survey open through Aug.

23. Survey responses will help set funding priorities for updating wastewater and storm water systems island-wide.

Hawaii will receive an extra $17 million per year in Medicare reimbursements for outpatient care services once the federal review is completed, officials said.

The increase will help over 300,000 seniors access emergency room visits, imaging & other care.

The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine volleyball team announced its 2026 schedule — starting on Aug.

28 at Stan Sheriff Center against Georgia Southern — which includes three early-season tournaments and 29 matches, finishing with Senior Night on Nov. 13.

During Mountain West media days, former Rainbow Warriors gathered as UH prepares for its upcoming football season and new head coaches were announced for the UH women’s volleyball and Rainbow Wahine basketball teams.

Hundreds of foilers are set to race from Molokai to Oahu Monday, July 20 with competitors starting at 11:05 a.m. on Molokai and finishing at Kaimana Beach on Oahu.

They will use wind and waves to navigate the Kaiwi Channel — a test of speed and skill.