Good morning, Honolulu.

Hawaii’s Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs confirmed that DTRIC Insurance will leave the market and stop issuing new or renewed policies while honoring active claims over the next several years—policyholders are advised to consult their agents for coverage options.

During the Ironman World Championship race week in Kailua-Kona, visitors and athletes will boost local spending—organizers say the event will bring millions to Hawaii’s economy.

A University of Hawaiʻi report released Oct 8 showed that Hawaii's water sector faced low pay, limited advancement, and slow hiring processes — water professionals emphasized the need for UH to lead efforts in building training and career pathways to support a thriving water future.

The University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Plant Extinction Prevention Program will host the Sip for Seedlings event at Honolulu Beerworks today from 12 to 5 p.m. to help conserve Hawaii’s rarest native plants—featuring a re-release of the Haha-Loha Grape Sour brew and a mini plant sale with proceeds supporting conservation efforts.

On Thursday, the Hawaii Department of Transportation announced that Daniel K Inouye International Airport in Honolulu has reduced its airport-controlled emissions by 50% per passenger compared to 2009 levels and is meeting its 2030 goal five years ahead of schedule.

The airport continues its sustainability efforts with new electric shuttle buses, replacing fleet vehicles with EVs, and adding extra EV charging stations — all supporting its renewed Level 3 Airport Carbon Accreditation designation.

The Hawaii Food Bank is preparing for increased need as federal workers will see delayed paychecks from a government shutdown — the group is updating its operations to support local families.

Officials say the food bank expects a surge in requests as the shutdown takes effect.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced that non-profits can now apply for grants through Honolulu’s Grants in Aid Program, which supports arts, culture, economic development, and public benefit services—eligible agencies must submit proposals by 2 p.m. on Nov.

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The government shutdown is delaying telehealth funding for about 150,000 traditional Medicare seniors in Hawaii, so local doctors are absorbing costs or rescheduling appointments.

Smaller practices in underserved areas feel the strain and larger systems hope Congress acts soon to restore funding—doctors are taking extra financial risks to keep care going.

Local bakeries + cafes on O‘ahu will offer 'spoopy' Halloween treats such as pumpkin pastries, eerie cakes, and themed doughnuts starting mid-month, with pre-orders available through October at venues including Artizen and Brug Bakery.

On October 10, Kahuku High School hosted a football contest between Kahuku and Mililani—Christian Sanford-Tupuola and Blake Alo led Kahuku with key touchdowns while Mililani made strong defensive plays.

The game featured multiple scoring drives and energetic plays throughout the match.

Kamehameha Hawaii’s football team spent five years learning to call all plays in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi—coach Kealoha Wengler and his players made many mistakes as they learned the language.

The team believes using their own language will give them a good edge on the field and connect them to a special legacy.