Good morning, Honolulu.

On Tuesday, Oct. 13, an 18-year-old freediver died after disappearing off Captain Cook near Pebble Beach and rescue teams later found him underwater, taking him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Hui Kapili Accelerator welcomes 11 local construction companies to join its third cohort for a 10-week training program — hosted by American Savings Bank and aio, it offers business education, expert talks and a community project in lieu of fees.

Hawaii leaders were in Japan this week as DBEDT hosted a roundtable in Tokyo on Wednesday and will hold a symposium today to explore partnerships that fuse local fashion with advanced manufacturing through companies like Mitsufuji.

Matson held a ceremony at Hanwha Philly Shipyard on Saturday, Oct.

10 to christen Makua (the first of three new containerships built for its China-Long Beach Express and Hawaii routes). The vessel will be delivered early next year.

Honolulu Pride events are underway in Waikiki this week.

They began Wednesday at the International Market and continue with Big Freedia’s concert Thursday at the Hawaii Theatre Centre and a parade on Saturday from Ala Moana’s Magic Island down Kalakaua Avenue & additional parties on Sunday.

A local guide details several exciting events this weekend, with WWE Hawai‘i Live kicking off Friday and Saturday in Kakaako, a family-friendly Ono Fest & Fall Expo offering food and games from Saturday to Sunday, plus a STEM discovery day and cultural tour on Sunday.

Rising mortgage rates above 7% have led buyers to pay about $6,270 monthly on a median-priced O’ahu home—tightening affordability and lowering inventory; local businesses and governments face higher borrowing costs while a weak yen is making travel more expensive for Japanese visitors.

State and community leaders broke ground Wednesday in East Kapolei for a new $156M elementary school serving 750 students in Hoʻopili (neighborhood) with flexible classrooms, play court, library and cafetorium (approx.

147,000 sqft campus). Construction will start in March 2027, and the school will open the 2029-30 school year.

Students at Malama Honua Public Charter School named a new Hawaiian monk seal pup Makanaleo (gift of voice) born on Mokulua Islets.

Hawaii Marine Animal Response said the public should keep a safe distance to let the pup grow wild.

State wildlife officials ask residents to protect native seabirds during fallout season from Sept.

15 to Dec. 15 by switching off unnecessary outdoor lights and using low-intensity, shielded fixtures; people should contact licensed rehabilitation centers if injured birds are found (H5N1 precautions apply).

In Honolulu, a coordinated effort by CORE, HPD, and health agencies is moving unsheltered residents into clinics and shelters to ease the homeless crisis.

The permanent MH-3 program now enables swift interventions to provide essential medical care & stable housing options.

Hawaii leads with 7.9% of households living with three or more generations, according to 2020 Census data and recent research.

Experts say rising multigenerational living here is driven by cost savings and family caregiving needs.

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and city leaders attended the grand opening of Hoʻohiki Senior Living in Kalihi, a 15-story, 250-unit affordable housing project for seniors meeting 60% of the Area Median Income.

Applications for the lottery are accepted now until Oct. 31 ahead of the Nov. 10 draw.

The University of Hawai'i asked the community to donate during UH Athletics Giving Week to fund scholarships, nutrition and wellness for student-athletes.

Hawaii News Now presented a 90-minute live special on Wednesday from 6:30–8 p.m. (featuring coach interviews and student stories) to boost support.