Good morning, Honolulu.

Today, local organizations held a sign-waving rally in Downtown Honolulu to promote domestic violence awareness + the event took place at the intersection of South King Street and Bishop Street, where hundreds of cars passed by.

Drivers were reminded that homes in Hawaii must be safe and free from violence.

Today, the state launches a multi-agency campaign—Stop the Ants Month—that urges residents to collect and send in little fire ants from their properties to slow their spread.

The program is led by the Invasive Species Council and local agencies on Kauai, Maui and Oahu to find and treat infestations that can harm ecosystems and health.

Kilauea’s Halemaumau erupted in its 34th episode early Wednesday — USGS reported lava fountains from the north vent reached up to 330 feet.

Yesterday, the first segment of repairs for the Pearl Harbor bike path was completed as part of the city’s plan to build a southern trail across the island—bringing smoother surfaces, updated signage, and improved lighting to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Officials warn that a government shutdown may worsen food insecurity in Hawai‘i as high living costs force families to rely on foodbanks that serve about 160,000 households across the islands.

Foodbank leaders say they will increase distributions—especially for federal workers, military personnel, and contractors—if programs like WIC and SNAP face disruptions.

Casey Lund reported from Pearl Harbor on Wednesday as hundreds of visitors waited to see if the park would open amid the government shutdown—officials have not yet set a reopening timeline.

City completed the rehabilitation of Dillingham Boulevard Bridge ahead of schedule—crews had worked since last April to restore its structure and finished two months early.

On Sept. 30, Medicare telehealth benefits expired — leaving thousands of kupuna in neighbor islands without regular remote care.

Rhian Campbell, who relies on these visits for her rare autoimmune disease, lost her virtual appointment and now must travel to Oahu for treatment while providers hope Congress will restore coverage.

Honolulu is set for a busy weekend of events that begin today with a tofu feast from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests can visit architecture firm open houses and meet John John Florence on Friday, join sports clinics on Saturday, and enjoy Children & Youth Day on Sunday—all offering unique ways to celebrate local culture.

Maui native Donan Cruz joined UH men’s volleyball coaching staff on Wednesday — he compiled 81 wins in four seasons at Ball State University.

UH head coach Charlie Wade said Cruz is a respected leader with close ties to O‘ahu and Baldwin High — his local credentials add strength to the team.

The Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach is set to host top women golfers this week for the first round of the Lotte Championship — local talent such as Lani Luafalealo, Alexa Takai, and Allisen Corpuz will compete.