Good morning, Honolulu.

Families in Mililani will join the Noon Year's Eve Pineapple Drop at Town Center on Dec.

31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. where live cultural performances including Haka, Chinese lion dance, Taiko drumming and a headline act by Likkle Jordee add to the island-style celebration.

Many Oahu residents spent Christmas waiting in line to buy firecrackers ahead of New Year's Eve.

Ewa resident Glenn Keohohou Jr.—with his children and 30 permits—camped overnight outside Don Quijote's Kaheka Street store, spending nearly a couple thousand dollars.

Local visitors can explore antiques including an 1880s fold-up bathtub and a 1890s telephone at the hidden Kaka’ako Foundry Museum along Waimanu St. Founded by Robert Bosley and housed in a historic 1929 building — the museum offers free space rentals for clubs and events.

Native Hawaiians are reawakening their heritage through local events featuring hula, traditional food, and shared friendships that build community bonds + address challenges with land rights, healthcare, and education.

After recent heavy rain led to closures, Honolulu City Lights decorations are staying open longer; tree and wreath displays in Honolulu Hale are open through today, food vendors on Frank F.

Fasi Civic Grounds run until Dec. 31, and outdoor displays will end Jan. 3, 2026.

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources is recruiting 53 full-time + permanent conservation officers for the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement.

Applications open Jan. 3 at 12 a.m. and will close once intake limits are reached.

On Friday morning, shoppers rushed to stores such as Don Quijote to buy limited firecrackers with permits as they planned ahead for New Year’s Eve festivities — the Honolulu Fire Department urged buyers to follow strict limits after a recent deadly fireworks incident.

A Nanakuli native hopes to return to Hawaii as DHHL studies housing solutions that may create local opportunities.

He and his wife Kanani raise two young children while officials evaluate plans to improve community housing.

Maui native Brandon Awai will join a fitness challenge this summer in Texas — he hopes his journey inspires others to improve their health.

UH pulled off a dramatic comeback in the Hawaii Bowl on Wednesday—coming back from a 21-point deficit to win their sixth bowl game of the season.

Quarterbacks Micah Alejado and Luke Weaver played key roles in sealing the victory.