Good morning, Honolulu.

Fun Station is holding a WIN and SPIN event from Dec.

18 to 25 at Market City Shopping Center to celebrate its fourth anniversary; the restaurant offers holiday specials, prizes and catering deals featuring its signature flying noodles — made with fresh, quality ingredients.

In Hilo, the Sakada Day Celebration will honor the first 15 Filipino sakadas with a lei presentation, food, awards, and two exhibits — one on their legacy and one on Philippine culture — as organizers prepare for next year's 120th anniversary.

Gangway Gallery in Kakaako, working with the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, opened its 'Gangway Steals Christmas!' exhibit on Dec.

13, showcasing art inspired by the 1966 Grinch cartoon; the show runs through Jan. 17 and includes a toy drive for local keiki + community members.

A UH Economic Research Organization report shows Hawaii's economy is edging into a mild recession as tourism slows and job losses are expected, while a flash flood warning remains in effect through late Monday on Kauai, Niihau and Oahu.

The Honolulu Board of Water Supply will begin construction on a $149 million desalination plant in Kalaeloa next year, designed to produce 1.7 to 2.6 million gallons of freshwater daily.

The 20-acre site, once part of the Barbers Point Naval Air Station (bordering Campbell Industrial Park), is near the ocean.

Updated flood maps now show rising risks for properties near Oahu streams + owners may need to buy flood insurance to cover potential flood damage.

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is now accepting Public Health Fund grant applications for 2025, offering $100,000 to Oahu nonprofits to support local health, wellness, and education programs.

Organizations must apply by Dec. 19 (for questions, email [email protected]).

The Honolulu Marathon has finalized a vibrant new finisher shirt design that honors the event’s long tradition and will be revealed race day.

The exclusive keepsake, crafted after months of planning, highlights the dedication of participants and the marathon’s community spirit.

Sinclaire Johnson set a new U.S. record when she won the Kalakaua Merrie Mile at Kapiolani Park on Saturday in a time of 4 minutes, 21.66 seconds, followed by Nikki Hiltz in second place and Josh Hoey in third.

Dunn scored 22 points as Kamehameha defeated state No. 1 Konawena in a recent game in Honolulu.

No. 2 Punahou clinched a 72-70 overtime win over No. 3 Kailua in the Raymond Fujino Kaimuki Invitational on Saturday & Tanoa Scanlan’s corner 3 tied regulation while Koen Makinano’s step-back jumper sealed the win.