Good morning, Honolulu.

A Hawaii nonprofit received a $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to build supportive housing programs and help reduce youth homelessness.

RYSE will use the funds over five years to offer shelter, food, health care and other essential services—aiming to keep families together.

Honolulu’s Department of Customer Services and the Hawaiian Humane Society teamed up to launch new pet license plate decals that let drivers show support for local animal care.

The decals, available in dog, cat, or bird designs, cost $30.50 initially and $25 annually — with $20 from each sale benefiting the Humane Society.

Chance Swanson, a 33-year-old off-duty lifeguard, was discharged Monday from The Queen’s Medical Center after a shark bite while surfing near Hanalei Bay that severed a major artery — he underwent seven procedures — and he will recover on Kauai as doctors expect he can run, surf and ride dirt-bikes again.

A sudden dust devil disrupted an Aloha Stadium swap meet on December 1 — sending tents and items flying as attendees scrambled to secure their belongings.

PBS Hawai‘i will air a Nā Mele special on Monday, Dec.

8 at 7:30 p.m. that honors Kalapana's 50-year legacy—featuring rare archival footage and new renditions from musicians inspired by the band's storied past.

Hawaii's construction industry saw a shift — private projects now make up 74% of work instead of public ones.

Retired ocean safety lieutenant Bill Ingram received the Honor a Responder Award—he served Oahu’s shorelines for 46 years.

His decades-long work has earned him respect among first responders.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi honored Oahu’s exceptional first responders in a ceremony that featured leaders from Honolulu’s first responder agencies — including the police, fire, ocean safety and emergency services departments along with SERVPRO.

One standout honoree will be recognized at the Sheraton Hawaii Bowl on December 24 and will travel to Dallas for the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl on December 26.

A North Shore ocean safety officer said Waimea Bay saw its biggest waves this season at 20 feet—reaching warning levels.

Though the swell is not yet ideal for The Eddie Aikau Big Wave invitational, it hints that Eddie season may be coming soon.

University of Hawaii kicker Kansei Matsuzawa tied an FBS record by making his first 25 field goals of the season yesterday—placing him among college football's most accurate kickers.

His milestone came during the season—marking him as a top performer for his team.