Good morning, Honolulu.

Today, more than 300 runners participated in the third annual U.S. Vets Steps for Vets 5k Run at Ala Moana Beach Park, raising funds to prevent veteran homelessness.

Executive director Tamah Lani Noh said the fundraiser helps the nonprofit (based in Kalehoa) provide temporary housing and job resources for veterans.

The Hawai'i Hotel & Restaurant Show will run Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, drawing local small businesses and international vendors (preregistration is required).

Hawaii Living with Anne Lee dined at Chef Chai in Honolulu yesterday for an elevated culinary experience (featuring Hawaiian-inspired dishes with international influences made with fresh local ingredients in an elegant setting).

Communities across Hawaiʻi celebrated King Kamehameha Day with parades, hula performances and cultural traditions honoring the monarch who united the islands (despite funding cuts).

The event underscored local unity and heritage statewide.

Friends of the Library of Hawaii hosts its 77th Annual Booksale from June 13 to 22 at Ward Centre on Ala Moana Boulevard and Kamakee Street.

Selected buyers get 10% off June 17 to 19 (steeper discounts on June 20 and June 21) to fund local libraries.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is nearing completion of a $36 million disaster recovery project begun after the 2018 eruption that disrupted park operations.

Officials say final touches will soon restore full access to the park.

Historians remembered Mauna Loa's 1926 eruption that destroyed Ho‘opuloa village and marked the first use of aerial photography to capture a lava flow.

Experts note the volcano remains at normal alert while HVO continues monitoring for any signs of change.

Three named storms have been tracked in the eastern Pacific and forecasters warn that a strong El Niño — possibly increasing storm activity near Hawaii — could set the stage for an active hurricane season.

Residents are advised to stay informed and prepare.

Firefighters contained the Nanakuli wildland fire today at about 3:36 p.m. (HFD reported full containment with no injuries).

After sending blood to Texas, Blood Bank of Hawaii says its supply is low and will need more donations ahead of Fourth of July and possible emergencies.

The nonprofit held a donation drive in Waikele on Saturday with 130 donors and urges locals to donate soon (centers are open daily).