Good morning, Honolulu.

The Honolulu Fire Department battled a two-alarm fire that burned three abandoned residential buildings on Kaniau Place in Waipahu — crews managed to control the blaze.

On Wednesday, the Honolulu Fire Department battled a two-alarm blaze on Kaniau Place in Waipahu that burned three abandoned residential structures, arriving around 4:30 p.m.—bringing the fire under control by 4:51 p.m. and extinguishing it by 6:18 p.m.—while investigators looked into the cause and confirmed no one was inside.

A second suspect was arrested Tuesday in connection to a July 4 shooting at Maili Beach Park — the incident injured a 22-year-old man.

The East Hawaii Cultural Center opens today at 6 p.m. its 'Displacement.

Art of Surviving' exhibit that runs through Sept. 26 and features works by Willie Baronet, who engages with homeless individuals for his Signs of Humanity project, and Franciszek Orłowski, who creates art based on personal exchanges with the unhoused — the exhibit also displays photographs from Pu‘uhonua O Wai‘anae, a local sanctuary community.

On Wednesday, Hawaii educators attended a 'Know Your Rights' webinar hosted by the State Teacher Association + Congresswoman Jill Tokuda and the ACLU to learn how to protect students during immigration enforcement raids at schools.

They reviewed when ICE officers need a judicial warrant to enter private areas + answered questions during a Q&A session.

NOAA funding cuts are forcing international scientists like UK marine biologist Noam Vogt-Vincent to leave Hawai‘i—jeopardizing critical climate and ocean research.

Experts warn the cuts may delay key environmental studies for decades.

Oahu residents are asked to get ready for evacuation because the city activated its emergency operations center during a Red Flag Warning.

Officials said strong winds and dry conditions could let wildfires spread fast—residents should clear clutter, prepare emergency kits, and check on neighbors who need help.

The University of Hawaii football team is working to improve its offensive line in fall training camp as head coach Timmy Chang said he is pleased with the progress the players show.

Center Ethan Spencer is starting and guard Zhen Sotelo is returning from injury while the second week of camp will conclude on Saturday— a move aimed at protecting quarterback Micah Alejado.