Good morning, Honolulu.

Kailua twins turned a Harry Potter display into a six-figure fundraiser to support Maui recovery.

Their creative effort brought local help to a community in need + highlighted a spirit of innovation.

United Airlines Flight 1157 from Hawaii hit severe turbulence on approach to Los Angeles on Oct.

22, injuring four flight attendants + nearly 200 passengers described the drop as frightening, though the plane landed safely.

Hawaii has received nearly $400k from the federal government to boost pesticide enforcement.

The EPA funds will go to the state’s Department of Agriculture - Biosecurity Pesticides Branch, which will hire two inspectors and a chemist for fiscal year 2027 through Sept.

Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair Kali Watson (advocating for better housing) spoke on Island Life Live on Oct.

22 about DHHL project leases, the department’s century-long vision, and partnerships with Aliʻi Trusts (designed to support Native Hawaiian beneficiaries) in expanding housing options in Honolulu.

FEMA announced that nonprofits and houses of worship in Kauai and Maui impacted by Hurricane Lowell from Sept.

6-9 may soon apply for federal disaster aid. Eligible organizations must submit a Request for Public Assistance by Nov. 6 through the state Emergency Management Agency.

The University of Hawaii Cancer Center received a $2.5M grant to expand oncology care, strengthen clinical research, and support specialist training across the islands.

The funding will enhance services at facilities statewide.

A groundbreaking ceremony marked the $260 million first phase of a $1 billion Mayor Wright Homes redevelopment in Kalihi — Palama, where community members turned soil and distributed salt.

Lionel Luis, who grew up in the complex, looks forward to returning as the 10 — tower project moves ahead.

University of Hawaiʻi women’s volleyball coach Joshua Walker credited a relentless defense and strong serving for the team's perfect 8-0 conference record as they host UNLV today and again Saturday at home.

Hawai’i baseball legend Kolten Wong (11-year MLB veteran) is named special advisor to UH Athletics.

He will work with Athletics Director Matt Elliott and Coach Rich Hill to support players, recruits and community engagement.

The University of Hawaii women’s basketball team began its season under new head coach Khalilah Mitchell with a 90–38 win over Hawaii Pacific University, highlighted by Bailey Flavell’s game-high 27 points — and the team will travel to Eugene in two weeks to face the Oregon Ducks.

Jamie O’Brien previews the 6th annual Turtle Bay Halloween Surf Off & explains that the event will raise funds for the Kahuku High School surf team, with the competition set for later this fall at Turtle Bay.

The University of Hawaii men’s basketball team will host Hawaii Pacific University in a free exhibition game on Sunday at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center with tip off at 5:00 p.m. An autograph session will follow to showcase the new-look roster.