October 18, 2025 Saturday
3:00 PM Road Closes 6:00 PM Road Reopens
parade is a First Amendment event and is expected to have 5,000 marchers, 15 floats, 35 vehicles, & 5 bands. It will start at Atkinson/Ala Moana Blvd., to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Queen Kapiolani Park
MORE THAN PINK BY SUSAN G. KOMEN HAWAII
October 12, 2025 Sunday
6:00 AM Lanes Close 10:00 AM Lanes Reopen
The event is expected to have 3,000 runners/walkers. It will start at Honolulu Marathon Finish Line near Bandstand, to Monsarrat Ave., to Paki Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., end at Honolulu Marathon Finish Line near Bandstand.
FLAVORS OF HAWAII FESTIVAL
October 11, 2025 Saturday
2:00 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM
The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue., all lanes and sidewalk areas from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. Lane closures start at 12:30pm for set up.
COVID-19 positivity rate in state is rising
In response to the rising positivity rate of COVID-19 cases in the state
officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prevent infection, such as getting vaccinated
staying home if they are sick, covering their mouths when coughing, and wearing masks when around others.
ALOHA FESTIVALS FLORAL PARADE
September 27, 2025 Saturday
8:30 AM Roads Close 1:00 PM Roads Reopen
The event is expected to have 1,500 participants, 15 vehicles, 9 bands & 7 floats. It will start at Ala Moana Park ewa entrance/exit, to Ala Moana Blvd., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave., to end at Waikiki Shell Parking Lot in Queen Kapiolani Park
ALOHA FESTIVALS WAIKIKI HO'OLAULEA/STREET FEST
September 20, 2025 Saturday
2:00 PM Road Closes 1:00 AM Road Reopens
The event expected to have 10,000+ participants. Makai curb lanes of Kalakaua Ave. will be closed from 12 pm for setup. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue, all lanes from Seaside Ave. to Lilioukalani Ave.
Hurricane Kiko now a Category 1 system, set to pass north of Hawaii
The current forecast track keeps the center of Kiko north of the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday and Wednesday. There is less than a 10% chance of tropical storm force winds reaching Hawaii.
Kiko is expected to continue weakening at a higher rate as it moves into a hostile environment with cooler waters and increasing southwest wind shear. It is expected to become a tropical storm by Tuesday morning.
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Honolulu emergency director concerned about single-walled homes as Kiko approaches
Honolulu’s Emergency Management Agency Director, Randal Collins, says one of his biggest concerns when it comes to hurricanes is the prevalence of single-walled homes on Oahu, which are particularly vulnerable to strong winds and rain.
Free school meals for public school students
This is based on a new bill signed by Hawaii Governor Green in May, and free breakfast and lunch will be provided this school year.
In addition, with many students now eligible for free school lunches, the price of a student's second school meal and adult school lunch has increased to $3.50 for breakfast and $7.50 for lunch.
WAIKIKI STREET JAM
September 6, 2025 Saturday
2:00 PM Road Closes 12:00 AM Road Reopens
The event is expected to have 10,000+ participants. The event will close Kalakaua Avenue., all lanes and sidewalk areas from Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave. Lane closures start at 12:30pm for set up