Good morning, Honolulu.

Sight-impaired activist Tore Naerland, founder of Bike For Peace, led discussions with local youth at the KVIBE bike exchange in Kalihi on Wednesday.

Rev. Rona Dumagos Mangayayam and local activist Ann Wright plus Bike For Peace member Erik Berge joined to promote unity.

Hawaiian Telcom is accelerating free fiber upgrades after recent storms to restore reliable service where the new network is available.

The upgrades will offer faster speeds and better performance during power outages as customers switch from copper.

Hawaii Business Magazine has honored five women today who are practicing mālama ‘āina by protecting native land and ocean resources.

Their work spans invasive species mitigation, ecosystem restoration, and revitalizing traditional conservation practices — efforts that strengthen our local environment.

Honolulu Pride Month began Sunday morning in Waikiki with traditional chants at the Kapaemahu stones and a community gathering at Queen’s Beach for food, games, and music.

Celebrations continue with a Pride Parade on Oct. 17 along Kalākaua Avenue starting at 3 p.m.

UH West Oahu celebrates its 50th anniversary today at the James and Abigail Campbell Library with an opening ceremony plus a historical archive display that highlights its growth from 75 students in portable classrooms to nearly 2,900 today.

Typhoon Nolo crossed the International Date Line Sunday and is now 1,450 miles northwest of Honolulu with 115-mph winds.

The cyclone is forecast to weaken midweek before possibly intensifying again as it tracks toward Japan, officials said.

A University of Hawaii study found that Maui wildfire survivors had higher metal levels in their systems months after the 2023 fires.

The report comes as local health officials review exposure risks (further research is expected).

HMSA announced its Akamai Advantage Complete Plus and Standard Plus plans will end Dec.

31 (open enrollment runs Oct. 15–Dec. 7), and 16,000 members must choose new plans to avoid being switched to original Medicare on Jan. 1. Rising costs drive plan revamp.

The LA Clippers beat the Golden State Warriors 104-101 at Bankoh Arena in Manoa on Sunday afternoon.

Fans filled the arena as the team secured a close win.

The University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors lost to San Jose State 20-16 Saturday night, leaving the team winless in conference play.

Coach Chang said improvements are needed as the team prepares for its next conference challenge.

The Wildcats won 30-21 on Friday in Kona against the Warriors to earn the tiebreaker after a loss.

Coach Brad Uemoto said the team played with extra motivation and made key changes to improve their game.