Good morning, Honolulu.

On Saturday, Oct. 31, many family-friendly Halloween events are set to take place across the islands.

In Oahu, trick-or-treaters can visit Mililani Shopping Center and Kapolei Marketplace, while on Hawaii Island and Maui, scavenger hunts and parties offer spooky fun (suitable for kids of all ages).

The Hawaiian Islands Honor Flight brought 25 veterans to Washington, D.C. on Oct.

20 to view memorials honoring their service & sacrifice.

Local groups and national network Extreme Weather Survivors are helping Oʻahu farms and homes hit by storms, with volunteers clearing debris at a Waialua farm this Thursday (damaged by floods and winds).

Planning events are set for Oct. 24 at Loko Ea Hale’iwa and Oct. 30 at The McFarlane Estate.

Five local women are shaping Hawai‘i’s tech future by leading projects that improve faster internet and integrate smart computer tools in classrooms and businesses.

Their work helps modernize technology and education throughout the islands.

This weekend, Honolulu offers events including a PetWalk on Saturday 7 a.m. to noon at Kapi‘olani Park, a Taimane ukulele show at Hawai‘i Theatre tonight, a Wizard of Oz play starting Friday, and a celebration at Windward Mall on Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (family-friendly activities).

Local egg prices jumped over 11% in Honolulu over the past year, rising from $9.04 to $10.06 a dozen, according to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity.

Local organic egg prices spiked 22% this quarter while conventional eggs dropped nearly 6%.

Egg prices in Honolulu increased by $1.02 per dozen over the past year, with local organic eggs rising 22% to $13.19 per dozen.

The agriculture department urges residents to support local farmers + keep money on the island.

More than 40 Kaimuki High School students staged a haunted twist on Wizard of Oz on Oct.

21 — featuring zombified characters and $20 tickets that supported the school's performing arts program.

Repairs began Wednesday at a section of Makapuu Lookout and will continue until Nov.

4 weather permitting as crews from the Department of Land and Natural Resources work on the adjacent upper viewing area—leaving Makapuu Point Lighthouse Trail and parking open to hikers.

On Tuesday, oil company lawyers told a Honolulu courtroom that Hawaii’s climate suit should be handled by lawmakers rather than by the court.

The state is seeking damages and a fund to cover climate-related harm after claims that companies misled the public about fossil fuel effects.

On Nov. 9, the Hawaii Supreme Court will review a petition by the Nonhuman Rights Project that asks if zoo elephants Mari and Vaigai can use habeas corpus to challenge their confinement.

Previous courts ruled the law protects only humans — a decision that may affect future animal rights claims.

Dr. Marissa Sakoda of Straub Benioff Medical Center explains that while slight memory slips are normal, Honolulu residents should seek a doctor's advice if forgetfulness affects everyday tasks (like managing finances or driving) and adopt exercise, a Mediterranean diet, quality sleep and social interaction to support brain health.

Fifteen local coffee shops are offering creative twists on the pumpkin spice latte this fall; options include a house-made version at Tradition Coffee Roasters in Kailua and an iced pumpkin cloud at Bluetree Café in Kaka‘ako with prices around $6.80 (menu details subject to change).