Good morning, Honolulu.

Over a dozen Vietnam veterans from Hawaii headed to D.C. on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines—visiting war monuments to honor their service and share camaraderie.

A man in his 70s—hospitalized in serious condition—was taken to a hospital after inhaling water during an incident at Hanauma Bay on Sunday morning.

The Wall That Heals—a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. with a mobile Education Center—will travel to Oahu next year and is expected to appear in mid-January at the University of Hawaii West Oahu campus in Kapolei.

Author Sharon Fujimoto Johnson’s children's book Shell Song tells how her grandfather was imprisoned in Hawaii during World War II—first at Sand Island and later at Honouliuli—and collected seashells that remind his keiki of his past.

The book brings this important history into the present for local children.

This fall, University of Hawaii reported its highest enrollment in 8 years — with a 2% rise from last year — and a 5.1% jump from 2023.

Officials posted warning signs at Pokai Bay after a non-aggressive shark (measuring 8 to 10 feet) was seen about 40 yards from shore on Monday afternoon.

Lifeguards advised beach visitors to check with them for updated safety information before entering the water.

Hawaii homeowners face some of the highest insurance premiums in the nation.

Data shows most pay between $1,000 and $1,500 a year while some incur costs of $4,000 or more due to high climate risks — like hurricanes and wildfires — which limit the number of insurers available.

The City and County of Honolulu announced that the Waimanalo Beach Park Pavilion reconstruction will begin October 14th and is set to finish by early summer as crews work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.—the new pavilion will match the original 1960 design and offer shelter for community events while park users are advised to expect noise and dust.

Federal food assistance programs risk losing funding+ millions of families may face hardship if the changes are approved, prompting concerns for those who rely on these vital services.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi is live in studio to discuss plans for rail expansion and an overhaul of the city permit system while Skyline's second segment will open for riders on October 16th (Thursday).

Hawaii was recognized as a national leader in mental health after ranking first for affordability and fifth for youth flourishing in the State of Mental Health in America report released Oct 1.

However, the report showed that the state ranked low for youth preventive health visits and for identifying students with emotional disturbance, and the Department of Health will work with community partners to expand access to care.

Perfect Day is a new family-run business in Kailua offering real fruit soft serve ice cream made to order at its Uluniu Street shop and at its truck at Waikele Premium Outlets—customers select a cup or cone and choose from flavors like mango, banana, or a Kookaberry blend with various toppings, and the shop serves daily from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.