Good morning, Honolulu.

The Honolulu Zoo reopened its upgraded African Penguin and Hippopotamus exhibits Tuesday with eight penguins and two female hippos—families enjoyed a blessing, lei untying and performances as new features like an ozone water system improved animal care and visitor views.

Hawaii has been named the worst state for business in CNBC's 2026 'America’s Top States for Business' ranking — marking a first in the study's 20-year history as 57% of local business leaders say conditions have worsened over five years.

Local experts urge tax relief to ease high operating costs and support local employers.

Miss Hawaii Carly Yoshida will compete in the 99th Miss America pageant with events starting today; catch the preliminary event at 1 p.m. HST and watch the crowning free on YouTube at 2 p.m. HST on Sep.

6 in West Palm Beach & show your support.

Local restaurants were honored at the 2026 Hale ‘Aina awards, with winners like Chao Hawai‘i for Best New Restaurant and Giovedì for Best O‘ahu Restaurant recognized across multiple categories + the event celebrated Hawai‘i’s vibrant dining culture.

Journey will perform its final three shows at Neal S.

Blaisdell Arena to close out 52 years of aloha, with state and city proclamations naming September 5th and 6th as Mahalo, Journey + For 52 Years of Aloha.

Today, Spotlight Now examined Hawaii’s economy and tourism as state data showed more visitors arriving but staying fewer days, with neighboring islands gaining while Waikiki saw fewer visitor days.

Experts from UHERO (Carl Bonham) and Highgate (Kelly Sanders) discussed effects on spending and local hospitality.

Hurricane Lowell is a Category 1 storm with 90 mph winds located about 535 miles southeast of Hilo and moving west-northwest.

Forecast models suggest that a developing trough may push it closer to Kauai early next week + increasing surf along south and southeast shores.

Hawaii farmers, ranchers & livestock producers affected by Hurricane Lala can apply for USDA disaster assistance to cover crop losses, feed, and grazing.

Federal relief programs include low-interest emergency loans and support for damaged operations.

Golden State Warriors and LA Clippers will hold training camps at the University of Hawaii at Manoa from Sept.

29 through Oct. 3, with a preseason game on Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. HST at Bankoh Arena in Stan Sheriff Center. Season ticket presale begins today at 9 a.m. HST.

The University of Hawai‘i football team is cleaning up errors from its loss to Stanford as it prepares for the UNLV rivalry game for the Island Showdown trophy on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Mānoa.