Good morning, Honolulu.

After Hurricane Lala, the Naʻalehu Resilience Hub at Naʻalehu Hongwanji Mission served up to 170 meals daily for two weeks and later offered cleaning supplies, shovels and brooms for residents dealing with flood damage — uniting diverse volunteers in community relief.

An 88-year-old man snorkeling with a tour group off Nanakuli died after rescuers pulled him from the water on Saturday afternoon+Honolulu EMS and HFD provided life-saving treatment before he was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

Kahuku Seafood Boil, led by Emee and Patrick Murphy, grew from a small pop-up into a beloved North Shore food stall serving garlic butter seafood, crab dip and chips.

The stall stayed open during recent storms and is at 56-481 Kamehameha Hwy across from Kahuku High School.

On Saturday, Aloha Festivals celebrated its 80th anniversary with a royal court investiture at Coconut Grove at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, honoring Hawai‘i’s royal legacy.

The festival will continue with the 72nd Annual Waikīkī Ho‘olaule‘a on Sept. 19 and the 78th Floral Parade on Sept. 26 + more local events.

Honolulu's Chinese community will celebrate Dr. Sun Yat-sen's 160th birthday on Nov.

1 with guided walking tours, a lei-draping ceremony in the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park (in central Honolulu), a mural unveiling at Maunakea Marketplace, and a banquet and essay contest. The events honor his deep local ties.

Miss Hawaii Carly Yoshida advanced to the Top 11 at the 99th Miss America pageant held in Florida on Sunday, Sept.

6 & supporters in the islands celebrated her achievement as she continues competing for the title.

The University of Hawaii has launched AI for Hawaii, a free open-access course that teaches foundational AI concepts and ethical, practical skills for local learners.

The self-paced program aims to empower residents with cutting-edge AI literacy.

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health conditionally approved reactivating the Navy ʻAiea Hālawa Shaft as a water source for the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Water System after the Navy installed required treatment and testing systems — it will notify customers 10 days prior to activation to boost supply resilience.

Hurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii and high surf warnings are in effect as waves 20ft to 30ft tall are expected along the south shores of Kauai and Niihau; tropical storm winds and hazardous swells will hit all islands later today.

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the City are discussing ideas to repurpose the former Look Lab site in Kakaʻako Makai to support ocean safety and honor Native Hawaiian culture (no decisions have been made yet as talks continue).

Fire departments are enhancing training, upgrading equipment, and coordinating with partners after storms, including extreme flooding on the North Shore that led to rescue challenges.

Honolulu Fire Department is reviewing its response as Hurricane Lowell nears the islands—officials are preparing additional measures for upcoming severe weather.