Good morning, Honolulu.

A downed tree has caused a contraflow on Kamehameha Highway near Haupoa Street (Johnson Road), and officials urge drivers to avoid the area as increased traffic delays continue today.

An 88-year-old man was found unconscious while snorkeling near Waipahe Place in Kapolei on Saturday, Sept.

5, and emergency responders treated him before transporting him to a hospital in critical condition. His case follows local safety reminders — urging extra caution for those in the water.

Miss Hawaii titleholder Carly Yoshida is competing for the Miss America 2027 crown — one of 52 contestants vying for the chance to become a national anchor and showcase local talent.

Hurricane Lowell is driving dangerous swell toward local south and west shores today (with wave heights rising from 2 to 15 feet), as high surf warnings and limited lifeguard coverage prompt residents to prepare supplies; some Kona beach parks have closed.

UH Manoa received $2M from the National Science Foundation to develop AI-based tools for detecting environmental threats to food production systems.

The four-year project (in partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln) will test the technology in aquaculture and beef cattle operations.

Skyline set a weekday record with 14,143 rides on Wednesday, Aug.

26 as back-to-school commuters chose the system, which averages 13,478 rides daily and offers park-and-ride lots at key stations + officials say this growth highlights Skyline’s emerging role in easing Honolulu’s traffic.

Honolulu EMS added five new ambulances to modernize its fleet this week.

The new units (built on a Ford F-350 chassis and costing about $270,000 each) include a permanent replacement for the vehicle lost during Kona low flooding.

Board of Water Supply crews are fixing a water main break that caused a sinkhole on Dole Street near Kānewai Community Park.

The road is closed from Frank Street to East West Road between St. Louis Heights and UH Mānoa + drivers should follow posted signs.

Hundreds gathered at Ala Moana Regional Park on Saturday for the Out of the Darkness Walk to support suicide prevention & honor loved ones lost, with community groups sharing handwritten messages of hope at Magic Island.

The University of Hawaii football team lost 21-6 in its home opener Saturday night against UNLV as offense struggled & the defense could not rally, leaving the team 0-2 this season.

It will host New Mexico State next week with K5 coverage at 5:30 p.m.