Good morning, Honolulu.

After Kona Low storms flooded Oʻahu and Maui, humane society volunteers rescued pets by wading through waist-deep water to reunite them with owners, provide free medical care & arrange foster homes while listing unclaimed animals online.

Despite inflation reaching a three-year high, Honolulu shoppers are supporting local businesses by paying extra for quality goods — a sign that residents are prioritizing local value amid rising costs.

Gov. Josh Green's Friday executive order reinstated renewable energy tax credits for 2026 projects to boost the solar sector; advocates warn that Act 24 (which will phase out future incentives) could hinder reaching 50,000 rooftop systems on Oahu by 2030 and 100% renewable power on neighbor islands by 2035.

Sunday morning at Halemaʻumaʻu, Kīlauea erupted for the 49th time as lava fountains reached 300 feet by 10:02 a.m. — officials said the fountains were expected to grow to 600 to 800 feet in a few hours with the plume rising to 12,000 feet toward the southwest.

Kīlauea’s 49th eruption started on Sunday morning at Halemaʻumaʻu when lava fountains reached 300 feet by 10:02 a.m. Officials expect the fountains (currently active) to increase to 600 to 800 feet soon as summit tremor rises.

Military and civic leaders celebrated Flag Day & the U.S. Army’s founding yesterday at Pearl Harbor National Memorial.

The event featured a color posting by Waipahu High School JROTC and a toast by retired Navy Cmdr. Jeremy Hollaway.

After fuel leaks contaminated drinking water five years ago affecting 93,000 residents, the Navy completed its environmental assessment for a new Red Hill water treatment facility in Honolulu; officials say the study lays the groundwork for future water safety upgrades.

The Legislature passed Senate Bill 3025 (with $500,000) to cancel between $50 million and $91 million in medical debt for about 50,000 residents and is waiting for Governor Green's decision by July 15.

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported that marriage licenses and birth certificates were filed on Oahu from June 4-10, with the state Department of Health compiling the week’s vital records to show new unions and births.

This data offers a snapshot of the community's growth.

Court-appointed attorneys are nearing the end of their two-year effort to locate heirs for the $328 million DHHL settlement reached in 2022, although hundreds of cases remain unresolved.

Payments to living beneficiaries began in late 2023 & reviews for deceased heirs continue.