Good morning, Honolulu.

Twenty-two Kauai families in Hanapepe are restoring their traditional salt harvest area after Hurricane Lowell changed the landscape; they are hosting a work day today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for community members to help re-shape the dunes (county support included).

Bank of Hawaii offers three new Hello Kitty debit card designs highlighting local themes such as shave ice + kakimochi and traditional palaka.

Customers, both new and existing, can order these cards at any branch for a one-time fee of $18.

El Nino has strengthened with sea surface temperatures well above average and may extend Hawaii’s hurricane risk into early December.

Meteorologists say a dry winter following the season (June-November) could worsen wildfire risks and impact local agriculture.

The Hawaii National Guard ended its weeks-long disaster response on Kauai following Hurricane Lowell's severe storms that caused power outages and flooding on the island.

The Guard (which mobilized 300 personnel statewide) now returns recovery duties to local officials while staying ready for future operations.

Hawaiʻi County residents impacted by the Kona Earthquake may be eligible for FEMA rental assistance after the quake struck Friday, Oct.

9 at 7:56 a.m. + Officials advise affected tenants to check eligibility details promptly.

Candidates Daniel Brenton Awa and Jill Tokuda discussed local issues including climate change, the Jones Act, immigration, rising costs and Native Hawaiian concerns at a forum on Thursday, Oct.

8 (moderated by Nick Grube).

The Department of Health confirmed the eighth travel-related dengue virus case on Oahu.

All eight cases reported in 2026 involved travel to Pacific Island countries and territories.

Terri Dietz became one of only three people to finish the challenging Maui Nui swim after 25 hours, taking her from Lanai to Maui, Maui to Molokai, and Molokai to Lanai.

She credited her crew & favorable weather for helping her complete the feat.

UH newcomer Panna Ratkai recorded a team-high 196 kills and 25 aces this season with the Rainbow Wahine, bringing veteran leadership and drawing strong support from local fans in Mānoa.

Her experience from Purdue Fort Wayne and Dayton is fueling a winning spirit among her teammates.

The University of Hawaii football team visits Arizona State in Tempe today at 4:30 p.m. on FS1, marking its first clash with the Sun Devils since 1958 following a tough loss to San Jose State.

The University of Hawaii women’s volleyball team swept San Jose State Friday night at Manoa to remain undefeated in Mountain West play—missing star Tali Hakas due to an injury—and will face the Spartans again Saturday night with K5 pregame coverage.