Good morning, Honolulu.

Magic Island parking lot reopened Wednesday as cleanup after Hurricane Lowell continues & the lagoon remains closed until Friday while officials ask park users to steer clear of work areas as crews work to fully reopen Ala Moana Regional Park later this week.

Hawaiian Electric restored power for 1,060 Oahu customers and expects to finish repairs for 400 more homes today — crews are set to head to Kauai later for damage assessments and recovery support.

Local archives present a tribute to Hawaii’s 9/11 victims, featuring photos and memories of residents like Michael Collins & Georgine Corrigan to honor those lost in the Sept.

11 attacks.

Oktoberfest celebrations light up O‘ahu this month amid multiple events featuring German beers, brats and live music—events include Howzit Brewing’s debut on Sept.

12 and Salt at Our Kaka‘ako’s stein-hoisting contests on Sept. 19 and 26. Check dates and venues to join the fun.

Hawaii’s Carly Yoshida represented the islands at the 99th Miss America competition on Sep.

9 in West Palm Beach (she delivered a hula performance) and advanced to the Top 11 semifinalists before the winner was crowned.

The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum celebrated its 45th anniversary by unveiling newly transformed galleries Wednesday, Sept.

9 at Pearl Harbor — featuring immersive displays on submarine operations and hands-on challenges that invite visitors to earn their dolphins.

Honolulu offers a busy weekend with cultural events and family activities.

On Saturday, Sept. 12, enjoy Aloha Festivals Ko Olina’s live performances, Magic Island’s harbor cleanup and party, Waimea Valley’s Kalo & ‘Awa Festival, and Mānoa Valley Theatre’s musical Jagged Little Pill running today through Oct. 4.

On Sept. 9 at 12:30 p.m., a HNN livestream featured Matson's Ku'uhaku Park and Hawaii Harbors Users Group's Melissa Pavlicek explaining that shipping accounts for only 1-5% of goods costs while trucking and warehousing add most expenses, and some critics blame the Jones Act for high prices.

Ocean Safety Lifeguards confirmed a non-aggressive 6-foot shark was seen at Three Tables on the North Shore Wednesday afternoon, prompting warning signs to be posted near the beach.

No injuries were reported (beachgoers are advised to check with lifeguards before entering the water).