Good morning, Honolulu.

Pō Hoku, a male Hawaiian monk seal pup born along Oahu’s east shore to Lei Ola, was named by Ahuimanu Elementary students on Sunday + his name means 'Starry Night' to honor local night skies.

Workers began a fencing renovation at Centennial Park Waikiki ($310,000 project) that will be complete by the end of October when the park reopens.

Father Michael Thomas Tupou Castori is installed today as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu (leading 220K Hawaii Catholics), marking a new chapter in his official role and community service in Honolulu.

Original crew members gathered this past weekend at the Marine Education Training Center at Sand Island to mark 50 years since Hōkūleʻa returned to Hawaiʻi from Tahiti.

They shared memories as the Polynesian Voyaging Society is set to update the sail plan while Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia remain in Aotearoa.

The 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention showcased cultural workshops, panel discussions, and keynotes by Governor Green and Ron Kouchi at the Blaisdell Concert Hall over two days (day two began on July 22).

Recap videos are available online for locals to catch up on the event.

Honolulu residents gathered at Thomas Square to honor Sovereignty Restoration Day commemorating the 1843 restoration of the Hawaiian Kingdom (the annual event featured hula, music and food to celebrate island heritage and pride).

Konawaena High and Hokulani Elementary will reopen on Aug.

3 after completing repairs from March’s flood damage. Repair crews removed debris and fixed classrooms to welcome students back safely.

Surfrider Foundation said nearly 340,000 lbs of trash were removed across Maui, Kauai and Oahu in 54 cleanups, with cigarette butts being the most common litter.

The non-profit will partner with Rip Curl on Dec. 5 to host its next beach cleanup.

A new UHERO study finds that Maui wildfire survivors are making progress yet still face food insecurity, housing challenges and limited access to care & mental health support.

The report shows recovery remains uneven and more help is needed.

Hawaii teen Chehalis Taniguchi won her third international gold medal at the Amazing Muay Thai World Festival in Thailand under Coach Rich Delos Reyes—she competed against athletes from about 80 countries to boost Team USA’s record.