Real Time Air Quality Mapping in Hawaii HERE
Honolulu Marathon’s KING’S RUNNER 10K is Sunday morning, March 1, 2026 from 5am to 9am. See link for traffic advisories…
Below: “Punch” is the latest internet star and is helping a Japanese Zoo welcoming new visitors…and we are learning all about macaque monkeys #awww:
Honolulu Department of Emergency Management
The City and County of Honolulu has released an online form for Oahu residents to self-report damage to their homes from FLASH FLOODING in Oahu
The purpose of this form is to collect information that will help county officials and our partners better understand the damage that occurred and impacts on our community.
To submit residential damage assessment information please go to: www.honolulu.gov/homedamage
When submitting the form, please note that the purpose of this form is only to collect information that will help local officials and our non-profit partners understand the damage that occurred and impacts on the community.
The self-reporting tool is NOT an application for relief programs or services.
Please note:
- Do not use this form to report immediate, life-threatening needs. Call 9-1-1.
- Reporting damage is a voluntary activity and is not a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency, nor does it guarantee disaster relief assistance.
- Please submit one survey per affected household. If living with roommates, please submit one per roommate.
- This form is for damage that occurred on O‘ahu only.
- If you need financial or other assistance, call 2-1-1. For life-threatening needs, call 9-1-1.
The public may report damage to residents utilizing the link provided.
(above is from SOURCE)
Below: Raiatea Helm shares the inspiration behind her album, “A Legacy on Hawaiian Song and String, Volume One”:
Total lunar solar eclipse aka Blood Moon of March 2026 will be partially visible in our islands – depending on the cloud coverage where you are! – on March 2, 2026… EarthSky
Below: Netflix’s documentary, “Matter of Time” was a fundraiser concert bringing awareness to Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). Its headliner was Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog) and included cameos from the many families and children affected by this rare skin disease. Reading on this genetic affliction, children born with this condition are called “Butterfly Children” as their skin is fragile like a butterfly’s wings… AP
Of Note: Actor Eric Dane has died at age 53. He starred in TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Euphoria”, and the movie “Bad Boys: Ride or Die”… E!
A national “hotline” for times when you feel sad or need to be told you look awesome 🙂 “Peptoc Hotline” is going strong thanks to the help of a couple of artists and kids lending their vocal talents to boost (your) mood… USA Today
“Baywatch” returns with at least one original player, actor David Chockachi (“Cody Madison” in the later seasons) and “Suits L.A.”‘s Stephen Amell leading the reboot… Entertainment Weekly
SCAM / SPAM Awareness – There are newer phishing scams that are coming to your smart device, email, texting, and social media accounts that appear to be sent from authentic or official addresses. When in doubt, delete! You can also refer to the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION‘s official pages for better practices when receiving messages and phone calls from numbers NOT in your contact list… Consumer Advice, Federal Trade Commission
Food and Drug Recalls are sometimes isolated to a region though online shopping with additional third-party fulfillment could be confusing. Bookmark the official FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts page to search on your own