Good morning, Honolulu.

Animal protection officer Eddie Louis, a 45-year veteran of the Hawaiian Humane Society, was honored yesterday when Mayor Rick Blangiardi proclaimed November 24th as Eddie Louis Day in Honolulu.

He began his work as a 17-year-old high school senior on November 24th, 1980 and has since managed cases from wallaby rescues to animal cruelty investigations.

Sandra Pascal started a Thanksgiving tradition 23 years ago at the Waimanalo Seventh-day Adventist Church—where members cook a meal for the homeless each year—and the event remains an important local effort.

The Hawaiian Humane Society honored a longtime animal protection officer who reunited 42 pets with their families in fiscal year 2025—helping them avoid shelter stays.

An Oahu teen rescued a lost boater off East Honolulu after a large wave swamped a vessel 12 feet long carrying two men, one in his 20s and one in his 50s.

The teen’s quick action prevented further harm—officials are reviewing the incident details.

A popular Duke’s restaurant will open its fifth location on West Oahu—expanding its reach in Hawaii for local food lovers.

People moving to Hawaii must decide between shipping their car or buying one locally—shipping costs range from $1,020 to $2,349+ and take 7–14 days while local cars come at a premium due to limited supply.

This choice hinges on budget, timing, and the effort one is ready to invest.

The Dole Cannery building, which stopped canning pineapples in the early 1990s, now houses a food court, retail outlets — and a multiplex theater while preserving photos, artifacts, and memories of its busy past.

Former workers recall the building’s unique smell and taste of its cafeteria meals, which remind locals of Hawaii’s rich history.

Governor Josh Green discussed Hawaii’s economic outlook yesterday and outlined strategies to address the tourism slowdown—efforts that are expected to boost state revenue.

A survey found 60% of UH students face severe food insecurity, and rising financial pressures have made it hard for many to buy meals.

Campus resources like Food Vault Hawaii at Hemenway Hall 111 offering groceries on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays & the UH Basic Needs Cafe providing support for food and housing give students help as Thanksgiving nears.

Independent workers in Honolulu are facing rising health insurance costs as premiums jump from $900 to $1,200 a month and are expected to double next year if federal tax credits expire Dec.

31—many are turning to alternatives like Medi-Share and Medicaid to cover their needs.

Queen's Health System employees donated over 2,400 pounds of food and $15,000 to the Hawaiʻi Foodbank, which provided more than 34,000 meals this season.