Good morning, Honolulu.

Nonprofit leaders in Honolulu helped local groups build their first AI agents on Wednesday morning, using technology coaches to equip organizations like Kaneohe Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy with grant-finding tools.

The event aimed to bridge the technology gap in underserved communities.

This weekend in Honolulu, celebrate Korean culture at HoMA from Sept.

25 to 27 with film showcases and concerts, then attend the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade (free) at Ala Moana Beach Park on Sept. 26 and join family-friendly cycling rides finishing at Kapiʻolani Park on Sept. 27.

The Merrie Monarch Festival is asking everyone to pause harvesting native plants for three years—letting the forest recover after back-to-back storms and overharvesting stressed supplies.

Local hula leaders urge lei makers to grow their own materials to protect our 'aina.

Public shelters opened yesterday at 6 p.m. in Hawaii County as Tropical Storm Nolo approached, with a Flood Watch set until 6 p.m. Saturday (free shuttle service is available for some residents).

The Coast Guard set a Heavy Weather Condition WHISKEY for commercial ports in Honolulu, Maui, and Hawaii Counties at 8 a.m. Wednesday and for Kauai County ports at 8 p.m., while strong winds over the next three days may lead to vessel restrictions (boaters should seek sheltered waters).

Governor Josh Green announced yesterday that damage, recovery and resilience needs from four major disasters are estimated at nearly $1 billion; state agencies reported $686 million in current costs with an additional $319 million planned for future projects using federal aid, insurance & state funds.

Food critic Andrea Lee spotlights six hojicha treats available on Oʻahu, from Chillest shave ice (3408 Waialae Ave., Kaimukī) to Cooke Street Market’s hojicha cheesecake available through September.

A Pua Blooms pop-up will appear Sept. 26 at Mālama Market at Ala Moana Center.

WWE returns to Oahu with two live shows on Oct.

16 and 17 at Neal S. Blaisdell Arena, marking its first events since 2019, and the company will hold talent tryouts to search for the next generation of wrestlers.