Good morning, Honolulu.

Saturday's free disaster preparedness fair at Manoa Market Place ran from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and featured city, state — and community organizations that helped residents prepare for emergencies.

Society of Nepalese in Hawaii hosts Aloha for Nepal Flood Relief Cultural Night at Palolo Hongwanji Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. — admission and food are free while Nepali class students perform, with donations supporting Nepal’s relief fund.

More than 20,000 rubber ducks raced yesterday behind the Waikiki Convention Center in Ala Wai during the 37th Great Hawaii Rubber Duckie Race, which raised about $65,000 to $70,000 to help 500 keiki with cerebral palsy treatments & support local families.

The Honolulu Fire Department determined the cause of the Waikīkī residential fire at 310 Lewers St. on Monday was accidental when a lithium-ion battery-powered light overheated + ignited flammable materials, causing about $1.9M in damage and prompting a safe evacuation.

State officials are investigating after seven juvenile hammerhead sharks were dumped near a bridge in Hawaiʻi Kai when a local student spotted the dead animals on grass near the post office and officials said they may have been discarded as bycatch, which is illegal under state law.

Residents gathered at Kawaiahao Church to celebrate former Gov. George Ariyoshi’s life and legacy.

The event honored his many years of service (noted by community leaders) and lasting impact on local culture.

Registration is open for Hawaii's free LifeSmarts competition, where student teams test skills in finance, consumer rights, health, and tech.

High school teams compete online from Oct. 12-Dec. 4 and the top four will advance to a state championship on Feb. 18 at Neil S. Blaisdell Center.

Preliminary figures from the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency show that severe storms, including Hurricane Lala + a Kona-low storm in March, damaged 267 structures statewide and caused over $212 million in damage with crews clearing mud and debris from Noelani Elementary School.

USGS scientists are monitoring Kilauea’s summit after six new vents opened (Sept.

14-16) in Halema‘uma‘u. Irregular tilt readings have made lava fountaining forecasts unpredictable, though conditions remain favorable for another eruptive episode if inflation returns.

DoDaro has returned to lead the Animal Control and Protection Agency as officials work to improve animal care services in the community.

His appointment is expected to bring enhanced focus and compassionate oversight to local animal welfare programs.

Honolulu City Council has urged expanded groundwater testing near the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility to check local water safety.

Council members say the request addresses ongoing concerns about potential contamination in the area.

The state approved tax relief for residents and businesses hit by Hurricane Lowell, waiving penalties and interest on GET and TAT returns for August through November; affected taxpayers must file by Jan.

20, 2027 (using Form L-115B online).

The U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii will host a Tri-Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony on Saturday, Sept.

26 from 3-4:30 p.m. at Fort DeRussy in Waikiki — the event will honor Filipino American, Japanese American and Chinese American WWII veterans with a permanent medal display.

Utility crews will keep the shoulder and far right town-bound lanes closed on Likelike Highway from before Wilson Tunnel (mile markers 6.5 to 4.0) for utility work, affecting travel on the route.