Good morning, Honolulu.

At Plaza Assisted Living Center in Pearl City, 86-year-old May Imamura-Unuu was crowned Ms. Plaza Saturday as seven residents showcased personality and poise, and she expressed joy at receiving her first tiara.

Oahu first responders hosted an autism safety event at Mililani Park Plaza on Saturday to help keiki feel safe with emergency teams.

Families and service members interacted + shared feedback in a sensory-aware setting to build trust ahead of emergencies.

Polynesian Cultural Center broke ground Saturday on its Hawaiʻi Kauhale Project—a 4.5-acre expansion of the Hawaiʻi Village that will showcase traditional Hawaiian life, agriculture, and care for the ʻāina; the project will be finished by 2028.

About 140 Maryknoll middle school students volunteered on an environmental day of service at Waimea Valley Visitor Center earlier this week — they learned gardening techniques to care for Hawaii’s natural resources.

Families filled the stands at Roosevelt High School Friday night to support band and cheer students, and students said the crowd (even when things did not go perfectly) boosted their confidence.

UH-West Oahu marks 50 years of growth since opening in 1976 with 75 students studying in temporary classrooms (including rented spaces in Pearl City and Aiea); the campus now features modern facilities like the James and Abigail Campbell Library.

A 12-year-old student needing one-on-one care left a Nanakuli campus unattended and was later found walking along Nanakuli Avenue.

Parents and state Sen. DeCorte are raising concerns—school officials have yet to provide surveillance footage, timestamps, and a full incident report.

Following a two-day fire at ABC Junkyard (Sept.

30 to Oct. 1) on Lehua Avenue, DOH mandated that the Pearl City facility cease operations and begin a cleanup plan within 72 hours to remove hazardous substances.

DLNR announced that applications will open Monday for the 2027 Lanai axis deer hunt—organized into archery, youth, muzzleloader and general rifle events that may require a lottery drawing.

The 14th annual Hawaii Walk & Roll to Cure ALS was held at Kapiolani Park Saturday with check-in at 8 a.m. and a walk at 9 a.m. featuring games, food and performances to raise $130,000 for ALS care, policy and research — Gov. Josh Green attended.

Three generations of a Hawaii family have faced breast cancer as Dawn Turner (diagnosed in 2023) joins her mother Shareen and grandmother Shirley in this ongoing health journey.

Their story reflects a challenging family legacy in the community.

The Rainbow Wahine volleyball team swept Grand Canyon University by winning 25-23, 25-21 and 25-10 to remain perfect in Mountain West conference play while posting a 12-3 record.

The ‘Bows will host San Jose State Friday at 7 p.m. with KFVE coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Hawai'i will see a busy sports weekend as the Clippers + Warriors play at Bankoh Arena with the LOTTE Championship and Rainbow Warriors football also scheduled.