Good morning, Honolulu.

Seven weeks after hurricane Lala damaged a private water system, Punaluʻu residents have been without running water and now rely on a county hydrant and water hauler.

Officials and residents will meet on Oct. 18 (Pāhala Community Center) to discuss repair timelines and help measures.

The Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight is taking off from Daniel K.

Inouye International Airport (HNL) bright and early today with 25 veterans from the Korean and Vietnam Wars, accompanied by guardians as they fly to Washington D.C. for memorial visits.

On Oct. 5, Aloha Manapua opened its fourth location on Kapahulu Avenue and offered the first five steamed buns for $1.50 each to celebrate the launch.

The Hawaii State Archives at the Department of Accounting and General Services is sharing never-before-seen photos and historical facts about Waikiki online every day this October in honor of National Archives Month.

Two historical human teeth likely belonging to Native Hawaiian people were found on Oct.

5 during an archeological survey at a proposed Chick-fil-A site in Kailua.

Hawaiian Electric reported that commercial EV charging locations used 6.4 GWh in the first half of 2026 (more than double last year's 3.1 GWh), enough to power about 12,600 homes for a month.

Fast-charging sites also rose by 20% as the company upgrades equipment at high-use spots.

UH West Oahu marked its 50th anniversary with events beginning Oct.

5 as the school, which started with 75 students in temporary portables, now serves nearly 2,900 at its four-year campus in Kapolei.

An 8-10 ft tiger shark was seen at Haleiwa Ali'i Beach Park on Monday morning, prompting officials to post warning signs.

Beachgoers were advised to check with lifeguards for current safety updates as no injuries were reported.

Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport ranked next to last among large U.S. airports in the JD Power survey, scoring 604—a drop from 617 last year—despite nearly $7 billion in ongoing improvements that include a new Diamond Head Concourse expansion and upgraded amenities to boost local traveler satisfaction.

A resident reported a large pothole (3 ft wide, nearly 1 ft deep) in front of Castle hospital Sunday that damaged a vehicle on a busy highway.

City officials will examine the hazard to plan repairs and address any claims for damages.

Honolulu fans watched NBA stars at a preseason game on Oct.

5 when the LA Clippers edged the Golden State Warriors 104-101 in the final seconds (a narrow win), giving locals a rare close look at top talent.

The LPGA’s LOTTE Championship will move to Kapalua Resort’s Plantation Course in 2027, with the tournament set for March 15 to 21 and offering a $3 million purse+ support for Maui’s recovery after the Lahaina wildfires.