Good morning, Honolulu.

Hawaii Foodbank is seeking more volunteers this holiday season as demand rises after a recent government shutdown and amid federal SNAP uncertainty (official details pending).

The nonprofit served 2,000 families at Aloha Stadium and now invites local residents to help ease its workload.

A section of Kailua Beach Park will close from Monday, Dec.

8 to Thursday, Dec. 11 to allow crews to remove about 12 ironwood trees and one stump from a 550-foot stretch used by kite-surfers.

After a 50-year run of holiday cheer, Paula Tajiri retires as manager of the Christmas tree lot at Ala Moana Center, passing the business to Marlissa Oshiro (mentored by Paula) and marking a new chapter in this cherished tradition.

Big Island Candies launches its Holiday 2025 gift collection today, offering signature dipped shortbreads, the Dreamy Winter Box, and two Sig Zane-designed assortments for special holiday treats.

Shoppers can visit Hilo or Ala Moana Center stores or order online.

Today, the legendary Eddie Aikau surf contest draws crowds at Waimea Bay as a cherished local tradition.

High tides may cause minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas through Saturday morning—attendees should take caution near docks and roadways.

According to the National Weather Service, dangerous surf and minor flooding will affect much of Hawaii this weekend as high tides combine with a northwest swell to reach up to 16 feet.

High surf advisories cover exposed north and west facing shores — residents should avoid flooded roads.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reopened Mauna Loa Road past Kīpukapuaulu and Hilina Pali Road as campfire restrictions at Nāmakanipaio Campground and the day use area are lifted after an improved fire risk; park officials urge visitors to park in paved spots (to help prevent wildfires).

Hawaiian Telcom is continuing repairs after a phone and internet outage affected the State Capitol and nearby buildings, causing lane closures on Beretania Street.

Repair work runs weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. plus 24/7 on weekends, and will finish by Sunday.

Ambriola Company recalled various cheese products on Dec.

4 due to potential Listeria contamination, affecting items sold at local stores (Sam’s Club and Foodland); consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and either discard or return the items.

Legally blind athlete Luis Chavez will run his first 5K in 25 years with a trained guide at Magic Island this Sunday during the Santa Hat 5K (organized by Travel Visions Aloha).

A week later, other visually impaired athletes will compete in the Honolulu Marathon to show community support.

Campbell faces Kamehameha at 7 p.m. today at the Clarence T.C.

Ching Athletics Complex in Manoa as the Sabers, coming off upset wins over Mililani and Kahuku, make their first Open Division state championship appearance led by Coach Darren Johnson in his final run.

University of Hawai‘i will face Cal in the Sheraton Hawai‘i Bowl on Dec.

24 at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on campus. The bowl game, featuring the Rainbow Warriors (8-4), is set for an 8:00 p.m. kickoff and national broadcast.