Good morning, Honolulu.

Firefighters responded Tuesday evening between Waiko Rd and Kuihelani Hwy to a half-acre brush fire — controlling it by 8:50 p.m. and treating one workshop worker for smoke inhalation, with no damage reported.

Hawai‘i’s Top 250 business leaders gathered at Capitol Modern on Aug.

13 to celebrate leadership, form new connections, and shape the future of local business. Hawaii Business Magazine hosted the event, which featured emerging leaders & expanding opportunities in the islands’ economy.

James Tucker, a retired bus driver and owner of Lost and Found Treasures Company in Wahiawa, runs a 1935 curio shop (35 Mango Street) that holds rare items such as a 19th century Japanese ink stone.

Tucker plans to expand into an art and furniture gallery and welcomes visitors.

North Shore teenagers Nyjah Music and Zyah Rhythm performed a soulful rendition of 'I Swear' during America's Got Talent live quarterfinals on Tuesday, Aug.

25 as they chase a semi-final spot. Locals rally behind the duo and can track their progress on the official app.

Although more tourists arrived and spending increased, visitors in July shortened their trips (erasing over 1M visitor days) and left fewer people on the ground in Waikiki.

Local businesses may see less daily activity as a result.

The University of Hawaiʻi is withdrawing its interim Time, Place and Manner policy for free expression effective immediately and will return to the 2014 guidelines to preserve academic freedom.

The school will host in-person listening sessions this fall to gather community input for a future policy.

Tropical Storm Lowell has formed east of Hawaii and is 1,765 miles from Baja California.

The storm moves east at 5 mph — a turn north is expected by Friday and it could strengthen to a hurricane by Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service.

New USGS helicopter images show stream-channel erosion that caused widespread flooding and damage to Highway 11 in Ka'u during Hurricane Lala.

The survey on Friday, Aug. 21 will guide cleanup efforts and improve future slope failure models.

After 72 years, county management of Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach Park will end soon because landowner Black Sand Beach, LLC and the county did not agree on a new lease – they extended the lease by two months as officials examine new options to keep public access.

On Wednesday, state officials warned Honolulu residents about deceptive door to door solar sales that falsely claim free solar systems and defunct contractors.

The alert from DBEDT, HGIA + DCCA advised consumers to verify salespersons' credentials and use official IDs before filing a complaint.

Honolulu lifeguards urge snorkelers to check with beach guards and clear their mask before entering waters near Ko Olina after a man died.

The safety advice comes ahead of Labor Day weekend — a reminder to follow local best practices.

Dave Siegal, a coach with a record - having developed seven All-Americans and a Sportsman of the Year - was named UH's new head coach for Rainbow sailing yesterday, and he will begin his role in Honolulu to lead the team.