Good morning, Honolulu.

The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet continues to draw locals every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday in Hālawa after the stadium was demolished, keeping a 47-year tradition alive with vendors like Willy Pao showcasing local goods and island culture.

Fishcake has grown from a 2007 art gallery into a creative hub that supports small businesses and teaching artists with classes and a ceramic studio in Honolulu — showcasing the building’s unique heritage and ongoing evolution in community design.

Billy V Live aired exclusive interviews with local musician Troy Fernandez and others on Oct.

8 (12:14 p.m.) in Honolulu. Viewers can stream the show on the HNN app to catch up on the latest local entertainment news.

Dozens of Halloween events—haunted houses, costume contests, trick-or-treating, live entertainment—are scheduled throughout October across the islands.

In Honolulu and beyond, families and young adults can enjoy community celebrations as each event offers a unique spooky experience.

A UHERO report finds that Honolulu seniors need higher incomes for basic needs than those in Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi counties because of high housing costs.

Mortgage and rent expenses push costs far above national averages & raise urgent affordability challenges.

Public libraries across Honolulu are celebrating Every Story Matters Week with special displays inviting residents to share their own stories and explore local books until Oct.

10. The displays also highlight Hawaiian themes and encourage everyone to enjoy their freedom to read.

Hawaii public school data shows language arts proficiency at 53.2 percent and math at 42.5 percent, near pre-pandemic levels, with attendance rising to 76.8 percent; state officials said schools must quicken progress to meet future targets of 65 percent in language arts and 50 percent in math.

Crews removed 47,000 pounds of debris from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument during their third and final mission ending Sept.

14, rescuing five green sea turtles and collecting fishing nets and plastic. Now on Oahu, the nonprofit — starting soon — is seeking funding to tackle new debris.

The National Weather Service in Honolulu issued a Flash Flood Warning for Oahu through this afternoon as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to cause dangerous flooding on roads, including Kamehameha Highway between Turtle Bay and Sharks Cove (emergency management advises drivers to avoid flooded areas).

Golden Coin Bake Shop in Kalihi was closed on Thursday, Oct.

8 after the DOH issued a red placard for multiple health violations—poor temperature control, inadequate cleaning, and packaging issues—and the shop will be reinspected today to ensure corrections are made.

Saap Rai, a Thai-Lao eatery, opened a month ago at O‘ahu Market in Chinatown offering unique dishes like Lao sausage & Penang curry.

The small shop operates Monday, Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ESPN Honolulu Open, presented by Hawaii Pacific Health, is bringing 800 players to the Hawaii Convention Center today as state officials & organizers plan to host more sports events.

Jimmy Tokioka said the tournament gives local players a chance to see high-level collegiate competition from teams across the country.

The University of Hawaii volleyball team built on four straight sweeps and is set to face San Jose State today on K5 beginning at 6:30 p.m., with a second match scheduled for Saturday.

Coach Joshua Walker (who stresses a strong defense) said the team plans new adjustments for postseason play.

The UH Rainbow Wahine soccer team shut out Nevada 3-0 in their Mountain West home opener and will face San Jose State next as they remain undefeated at 4-0 in conference play.