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Marie Samudio from KKCERT said that the group prepares our community for emergencies by sharing information on a tsunami warning response and methods to keep kupuna safe.

The organization will host a safety event soon — residents can learn how to act during fires and other emergencies.

Local farms and chocolatiers are working to build a gourmet chocolate industry by growing Hawai‘i’s only commercial cacao and making tree-to-bar products that show off unique flavors.

A statewide survey showed that cacao acreage reached 189 acres in 2024 with plans for 50 more acres in the next five years—local companies like Mānoa Chocolate are set to offer tours that explain how local cacao turns into exceptional chocolate.

Honolulu Police shut down an illegal game room on Queen Street on August 7—discovering 26 gambling machines and $7,547 in cash in a raid that follows Mayor Rick Blangiardi's signing of three bills to crack down on illegal gambling.

A striking mural honoring the late music icon George 'FIJI' Veikoso now graces a wall off Wai’alae Avenue as a tribute to his musical legacy—its bold design reflects his lasting impact on local culture.

The state is preparing to release $112,114,101.63 in funding to HART — funds are given quarterly only after the Department of Accounting and General Services reviews invoices to ensure they follow the law.

Kevin’s Kitchen is a new Hong Kong-style restaurant on Beretania that offers roast meats prepared by master roaster Ping Li and a BYOB dining experience.

Guests are encouraged to reserve their roast meats in advance since popular items tend to sell out — it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

UH announced that all home football games will be broadcast live without pay-per-view as part of a 1-year contract extension with Spectrum Sports, and the season opener against Stanford on Aug.

23 will air on CBS — giving local viewers free access to the games via Spectrum TV and Hawaiian Telcom.