Good morning, Honolulu.

A homecoming is planned for the Lahaina community this summer — a three-day gathering along Front Street from July 17 to 19 — that features cultural activities, storytelling, and recovery support nearly three years after the 2023 wildfire.

Soldiers and local residents gathered at Fort DeRussy on Friday for Army Community Day, where Black Hawk and Apache helicopters landed on Kuroda Field for public display — the Tropic Lightning Band played live while swearing-in ceremonies and food trucks added to the festivities.

A 73-year-old diver died in May off Kewalo Basin when she suffered an apparent medical emergency during a dive — local experts urge proper training and fitness to prevent future incidents.

A distillery cat named Whiskey and a calico named Ginny were shot in separate animal cruelty incidents at Kapa'a Quarry, prompting a felony investigation and urging witnesses to call authorities - the attacks have deeply affected local staff and customers.

ALOHA Collection debuts a Disney x ALOHA special-edition collection inspired by Moana—featuring prints of Moana, Pua and Heihei—at its Ala Moana flagship store.

Shoppers lined up around 6 a.m. today, and the limited items will be available online and at all retail locations.

Thousands gathered on Kalakaua Avenue today for the annual Pan-Pacific Festival Hoolauea, which kicked off a busy weekend in Waikiki — the event showcased local music and food while celebrating Island culture.

Moani Waikiki announced on Instagram Thursday that this weekend will be its final run as an entertainment venue in Waikiki (the reason for closure was not shared).

Patrons are invited to join a final celebration, and the nearby Moani Island Bar & Bistro will remain open.

The legacy of Aunty Barbara Nobriga, a revered Hawaiian tradition keeper and longtime parade leader, lives on in today’s King Kamehameha Day Parade at ʻIolani Palace at 9 a.m., traveling along Ala Moana Boulevard into Waikiki and ending at Kapiʻolani Park.

Her leadership in the pāʻū and paniolo community spanned over 50 years.

The Hawaii Supreme Court is set to review a case brought by the Nonhuman Rights Project that challenges the current treatment of elephants at the Honolulu Zoo — aiming to secure rights for the animals.

The ruling could shift animal rights practices in the community.

State officials celebrated that 950 acres of Kaneohe Pali, stretching from the Nuuanu Pali lookout to the H-3 Highway, are now protected under state care since last December for restoring native forest and managing invasive albizia trees.

The protection ends earlier development plans for the site.

North Shore farmers are still hurting after March flooding and now ask for more aid as city leaders weigh a $1.4 million cut to the Economic Revitalization office — a move that would cut 18 jobs.

The Mayor will decide by June 19 amid calls for faster direct support.

UH Mānoa Athletics received a $5M commitment from Bank of Hawaiʻi + First Hawaiian Bank + Matson + Jack Tsui + Walter Dods to support NIL opportunities for student-athletes. $1M will be provided annually for five years to help retain local talent and strengthen UH competitiveness in college sports.

The Hawaii Island Fest volleyball tournament, the first international club championship on the islands, kicked off Thursday at the convention center and featured cultural elements including a luau at Sea Life Park in Waimanalo on Friday — the beach competitions will continue through Monday.