Good morning, Honolulu.

Four local nonprofits received new investments to strengthen their fight against hunger as state officials prepare for sweeping federal food aid cuts — a measure that may help support services for residents in need.

Honolulu police cracked down on e-bikes and e-motorcycles in West Oahu after traffic fatalities more than doubled from last year—arresting nearly a dozen juveniles, issuing 10 citations, and seizing 10 dirt bikes as part of the Safer Roads Together campaign to keep roads safer.

Two civilians from Navy Supply Systems pleaded not guilty in federal court today to charges of conspiracy and making false statements about the Red Hill fuel spill that hurt tap water — clean water advocates say the case may show a wider cover-up than first reported.

Megabon festival presented by Pacific Media Group will take place on Sept.

13 from 3:45 to 9 p.m. at Leeward Community College in Pearl City — the event will offer food, games, dancing, and live performances while honoring Nisei veterans and celebrating Japanese traditions.

Assets School in Honolulu serves students with gifted, dyslexic, and language-based learning differences and invests in advanced Slingerland training—an approach that improves teacher skills in reading and writing.

It also offers free literacy screenings and comprehensive evaluations through its Transforming Lives Center to guide families across Hawaii in meeting their children's learning needs.

Acting Governor Sylvia Luke declared an emergency in Hawaii—activating state measures, the National Guard, and disaster relief funds—after Hurricane Kiko is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain early next week.

The emergency order lasts until September 19 to help speed recovery efforts.

Hawaiʻi has joined California, Oregon — and Washington to form the West Coast Health Alliance, a multi-state group that will provide science-based public health guidance to residents.

Leaders say the alliance will soon finalize shared principles to align vaccine recommendations amid recent federal shakeups.