Good morning, Honolulu.

Since Hurricane Lala nearly destroyed their Waiʻōhinu home more than two weeks ago, the Subica-Kawakami family remains without water or electricity.

Floodwaters washed away trees, shifted a boulder that damaged the house, and took two pets while neighbors and volunteers support their GoFundMe fundraising.

Lloyd’s Silva Store, formerly Silva’s Grocery & Liquor, reopened on Aug.

28 at a historic Ewa Beach spot—Jim Lloyd revived the landmark shop to offer private detective services, local food, and a family-friendly community hub. Local vendors are now welcome to join the renewed tradition.

The U.S. Department of Education awarded nearly $30M to providers serving Native Hawaiian children and families today—extending federal support for the Native Hawaiian Education Program by another year.

The University of Hawai‘i invites community input on its proposed updates to the Maunakea Master Plan through an online platform until Sept.

16 to address revisions on site reuse for future observatory projects—public meetings are set for Sept. 8 and Sept. 10.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to make its closest pass late Monday — expected to be a Category 3 system — and is predicted to bring strong winds and high surf to the western islands.

Discussions on modernizing the Jones Act could lower shipping costs that push up prices for groceries and medicine in Hawaii.

Proposed changes would let foreign-built vessels qualify if they meet U.S.-ownership and crewing standards — a reform that may ease the cost burden on local families.

Governor Josh Green met privately with HMSA CEO Mark Mugiishi and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health CEO Ray Vara at Morton's Steakhouse at Ala Moana Center on Wednesday evening to discuss the proposed One Health Hawaiʻi merger, which is under regulatory review.

He will be interviewed at the Healthcare Workforce Summit tomorrow.

On Wednesday, the Hawaii Department of Health reported rising COVID positivity with an average of 9.0% statewide, including 13.3% in Kauai and 10.0% in Honolulu, while daily cases averaged 18.

Hospitalizations increased to 24 patients, and officials at Honoka‘a Hospital followed CDC protocols after a small outbreak.

A new ranking highlights Hawaii’s highest-paid athletes, with Tua Tagovailoa topping the list at $54 million this year plus other local athletes showing rising contract trends since 2013.

The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team swept Utah Tech 3-0 with set scores of 25-17, 25-11 and 26-24 at the Outrigger Invitational at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center on Thursday.

The win improved their season record to 2-2, showcasing strong plays by Panna Ratkai and teammates.

UH receiver Tama Uiliata will take on a key offensive role for the game this Saturday against UNLV and credits his steady family support (with partner Serenity caring for their two daughters) for helping him balance football and academics.