Good morning, Honolulu.

Hawaii’s largest hospitality trade group HLTA is set to host a public safety summit next month & experts will share best practices to keep visitors, residents and hospitality workers safe.

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i helped more than 11,000 families and 5,525 seniors last year with transitional housing, utility aid, and other services in Honolulu and Maui.

The nonprofit will complete a new affordable rental project on Maui — set for early 2027.

Today, Hawaiian Electric crews are working to restore a utility pole suspended near Waialae and 16th avenues in Kaimuki after a motor vehicle crash at 5:46 a.m., with police on scene — no injuries were reported and power is set to return by 12:30 p.m.

A union representing over 40,000 nurses & health care professionals, including 2,000 in Hawaii, filed an unfair labor practice charge against Kaiser Permanente, accusing the provider of pausing negotiations to bypass the national bargaining process.

Kaiser said a union leader’s threat led to the pause and the NLRB is investigating.

Corey Strickland, a local Uber driver and musician, juggles three jobs today to cope with rising living costs, while Chevelle Davis pays $2,100 monthly for a two-bedroom unit that takes 55% of her income in Makakilo.

Many Honolulu millennials struggle with similar housing and childcare expenses.

Tourism officials warn that a proposed federal rule requiring foreign visitors to share their social media handles may depress international arrivals + weaken a national marketing reboot aimed at reviving U.S. travel, raising concerns it could delay recovery.

A new policy brief from the Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law (Economic Justice) urges county governments to boost efforts in protecting residents from hunger as federal nutrition programs face deep cuts and food insecurity rises statewide.

The brief outlines roles for existing local agencies such as emergency management and parks and recreation.

Households receiving HEFAP one-time $250 food benefits should use them before they expire on Dec.

31; balance details are available on the EBT Edge app.

Hawaii players showed their skill in yesterday’s NFL games.

On Dec. 21 at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium, a notable play saw Patriots quarterback Drake Maye scramble against Ravens safety Alohi Gilman.

The Monday Surf Forecast shows fair surf conditions and steady 77°F for local breaks today, giving Honolulu surfers clear guidance for planning their wave sessions.

Pofele Ashlock confirmed he will return to play for UH in 2026 after making a key catch at Ching Complex during the season, ensuring the team's dynamic A-A battery stays intact + boosting the squad's outlook for the next campaign.