Good morning, Honolulu.

Thousands joined the MORE THAN PINK walk at Kapiolani Park on Sunday morning to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month—raising over $179,000 to fund research and support those facing breast cancer.

Donations will continue through October to hit a $200,000 goal.

Twenty-five Hawaiʻi veterans returned home after a historic five-day trip to Washington, D.C., greeted at the airport with songs, food, and embraces.

Organizers are seeking sponsors and support to fund future flights that will bring hundreds more veterans home.

Hundreds ran a 5K early Sunday at Ala Moana Beach Park for the 11th LeaLea Charity Run hosted by Hawaii HIS Corporation to raise funds for the Waikiki Aquarium's Edge of the Reef Exhibit.

Top finishers received prizes, and an 87-year-old winner will enjoy a staycation at the Prince Waikiki.

The Steel Guitar Hall of Fame announced its new Honolulu facility to host festivals and induction ceremonies from early October.

The facility will include a live performance stage and educational space to honor the instrument's legacy, with more details to follow.

The newly renovated Aloha Tower Observation Deck will reopen Thursday, Oct.

15 at 10:30 a.m. with a blessing ceremony ahead of its centennial celebration beginning Friday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. The event will feature live entertainment & food trucks and a drone show at this landmark.

Aloha Ballroom, a Honolulu dance studio founded by Tony Meredith, celebrated its upcoming move to South King Street with a disco showcase+ professional dancers from Dallas performed last night.

The new venue will host future classes and community events.

Hawaiʻi Community Foundation offers a Community Scholarship Fund to help students overcome financial challenges and follow their education goals.

Donors add support that gives students a chance to chart their own course — paving the way for brighter futures.

On Oct. 12, the UH Foundation received a $1.5M gift from the Kanaka Foundation to create a permanent fund for student-athletes to boost NIL (name, image and likeness) opportunities at UH.

The Honolulu City Council unanimously approved a proposal for a 400-foot hotel and residential project at Ala Moana Center near the former Macy's parking garage.

Blacksand Capital will propose a 38-story hotel with 291 rooms and a 17-story tower with 214 units, including 69 affordable apartments, as critics call for more local housing options.

The Hawaiʻi National Guard wrapped up its Hurricane Lowell recovery mission on Kauaʻi after weeks of clearing roads, delivering supplies, and supporting services; power and water have been largely restored on the island.

Hawaii’s own Tua Tagovailoa made his first regular-season appearance with the Falcons on Oct.

12, but his debut ended with a last-minute interception that led to a 30-23 loss to the Ravens.