Good morning, Honolulu.

The American Red Cross is training volunteers and pre-positioning supplies as Tropical Storm Lala nears, urging residents to complete emergency kits and check on neighbors in remote areas.

Regional chief executive Molly Schmidt said these measures will boost community resiliency during difficult conditions.

Kuʻu’s Bake Stand draws visitors to a Wahiawa neighborhood as owner Kuʻulei Waifou began selling her homemade treats from her garage two months ago.

The self-serve stand is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday at 7 a.m. and Saturday at 8 a.m., letting the community enjoy local favorites and friendly chats with the baker.

Mokulele Airlines expanded inter-island service by welcoming three new Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft and unveiling a renovated Terminal 3 at Honolulu International Airport yesterday — blessing ceremonies continue today on Lanai, Molokai and Maui.

Punahou School opened the Mary Kawena Pukui Learning Commons on Tuesday; the 53,300 sqft facility (housing libraries, tech labs and collaborative spaces) brings research, creativity and Hawaiian culture together on campus.

Hawaii is suing major oil companies for misleading fuel consumers even as the state relies heavily on oil.

Under its 2018 net-zero law, officials face the challenge of replacing oil with renewables by 2045, as Oahu generates most electricity with oil+limited alternatives.

Kīlauea erupted for nearly 10 hours Thursday morning, sending 6M cubic yards of lava in fountains up to 500 feet high and a plume reaching 18,000 feet before stopping; scientists said they expect another episode soon.

KHKA/1500AM and FEMA completed an emergency broadcast drill on Thursday to test local alert systems during hurricane season.

The drill involved federal, state, and county partners + emergency responders to verify backup communications and resiliency measures.

Ahead of more rain, the Department of Facility Maintenance is clearing debris from Manoa Stream & checking water levels at Muliwai and Kapakahi streams to reduce flood risk across Oahu.

Hawaiian Electric has released tips for emergency preparedness, advising residents to keep at least 30 feet from fallen power lines and to shut off power when evacuating during storms.

The guidance provides checklists for home survival, evacuation, and first aid supplies + urges contacting emergency services if needed.

The UH Warriors football team left campus mid-practice on Wednesday and took buses to Kalani High School to finish their training camp session.

Kai ‘Ehitu competes in AAAA for the first time at the state regatta today in Honolulu — marking a historic moment that could inspire local athletes.

The University of Hawaii men's basketball team unveiled its first Mountain West schedule on Thursday, showing 18 tentative games.

Conference play starts with three road games at San Jose State, UC Davis, and Nevada, and the team will host Air Force on Jan. 12.