Good morning, Honolulu.

After years of sustained advocacy, the Chinatown Cultural Plaza property owner announced plans to redevelop the longtime property with lease terminations set for completion by Mar.

31, 2027 as environmental assessments + archaeological studies begin, promising a safer and more vibrant district.

The Aloha Festivals Floral Parade (despite Hurricane Noel) starts today at 9 a.m. at Ala Moana Regional Park and Magic Island and will travel along Kalākaua Avenue in Waikiki to end at Kapiʻolani Park.

State officials and major hospitality leaders met for day two of the Hawaii Tourism Conference on Sep.

25 — they discussed boosting local products to build a more responsible and sustainable tourism industry.

UHERO’s report shows Hawaii’s economy slowed in 2026 because high oil prices and active storms lowered real GDP growth to about 0.5% and cut tourism and job gains.

It expects gradual recovery in 2027 and 2028 as energy costs ease and storm recovery continues.

The director of NOAA’s National Hurricane Center said Nolo is strengthening amid a busy hurricane season over Hawaii.

Officials are closely monitoring the storm as updated data is expected later today.

Hurricane Nolo strengthened overnight with 85 mph winds and moved north-northeast well south of the Big Island; tropical storm conditions are expected tonight with possible hurricane winds early Saturday, and officials urge preparations for heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous surf (warnings remain in effect).

Maui residents paid $4,139 each in property taxes, while Honolulu residents paid only $1,817, according to an analysis by the Grassroot Institute dated Sept.

23. The report showed how varying rates, exemptions and assessments affect homeowners, businesses and farmers across counties.

Maze Honolulu, a Kaka‘ako prix-fixe restaurant, earned national recognition after being named the first Hawai‘i eatery on The New York Times Restaurant List of 50 favorites last week and it continues to attract praise for inventive omakase menus and creative cocktails.

Midfielder Nalani Damacion overcame a torn lateral meniscus and damaged knee ligament to play in the Rainbow Wahine's 2-0 loss on Thursday.

The coaching staff limited her minutes to keep her healthy as the team gets ready to face Air Force on Sunday.