Good morning, Honolulu.

Local tropical gardening experts emphasize coconut palms' importance as a food source and builder of everyday materials since Polynesians introduced the 'Tree of Life' to the islands.

They advise using balanced fertilizer and proper irrigation to keep palms healthy and suggest planting dwarf varieties for easier upkeep.

JERA Americas vice president of development, Erik Montague met with locals and industry professionals at Blaisdell Exhibition Hall Wednesday as Oahu residents weighed a Japanese firm's LNG plan.

A law professor said that Hawaii’s law urging state officials to embody the Aloha Spirit—encouraging kindness and unity—might mix public work with ideas from religion.

The debate questions if the guideline fits with the state constitution.

Hawaii's MH-3 program began in January and has helped 72-year-old Mary Del Rosario secure a room at the Leahi Behavioral and Medical Respite center in Kaimuki.

Another woman from Stadium Park also received care and now gets therapy + support as she plans for permanent housing.

Honolulu's Office of Economic Revitalization will cease operations next Friday, Aug.

14 after a city budget stripped $1.5 million and cut 15 full-time jobs; the remaining 6 employees will move to other city departments while several programs are suspended.

A historic Mexican Navy training ship is in Honolulu Harbor for an important visit nearly 15 months after the fatal Brooklyn Bridge accident (marking its first voyage since the 2025 incident).

Hawaiian Electric said it did not ask for PUC approval for a 500MW power plant & is providing analyses to assess if Oahu needs more firm capacity.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser corrected its report on Thursday, Aug. 6, and a printed update will appear tomorrow.

The University of Hawaii women's soccer team will honor Lahaina fire victims by presenting over 100 handmade ti leaf lei during their upcoming Maui exhibition game against Seattle University, as their cultural trip leads into the season opener on Aug.

13.

WWE returns to Hawaii for its first live event in seven years at Blaisdell Arena on Friday, Oct.

16; tickets go on sale starting Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. HST & a tryout will soon give aspiring talent a chance to impress WWE recruiters.