Good morning, Honolulu.

Honolulu Ocean Safety lifeguards responded to several rescues on Sunday as high tides lingered after the weekend, prompting officials to keep a close watch on water conditions.

A recall on select 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator models is affecting local rental business Cabin Fever Campers today as a defect risks electrical shorts that could lead to fires.

Reduced bookings, storage challenges, and long repair wait times are now pressing issues for the company.

Fifteen graduating students received scholarships from HMSA's Kaimana Scholarship Program on Sunday at Oahu Country Club.

Each student earned $5,000 to help cover tuition, books, computers, and room living costs.

Papahānaumokuākea's future remains uncertain as a new proclamation may allow commercial fishing while a local nonprofit has removed 1.28 million pounds of debris in five years and now plans to use technology to meet a goal of 200,000 pounds removed each year (protecting marine life).

Rocky, a 26-year-old Hawaiian monk seal, gave birth to her 16th pup last week in Kalaeloa on Oahu’s west side.

NOAA Fisheries urged locals to stay at least 150 feet away to avoid disturbing the new pup and its mother.

A twisting volnado formed beside an erupting volcano yesterday — a rare natural occurrence that briefly upstaged the ongoing eruption and caught the attention of local onlookers.

BWS crews are repairing a 16-inch water main break near Taco Bell on Farrington Hwy in Waianae today.

Crews are staging vehicles in the Makaha-bound lane — drivers should plan for delays and residents may need to use an alternate water source with their own containers.

Homeowners, renters and local businesses affected by the March Kona-Low storms have until Aug.

13 to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA — applying is free with no obligation if approved.

On June 12, the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court agreed to hear a Nonhuman Rights Project case challenging the decades-long confinement of two wild-born Asian elephants (Mari and Vaigai) at the Honolulu Zoo.

Oral arguments will be scheduled later.

Oahu residents can use the new Oahu Hazard Explorer website, launched Tuesday by the Department of Emergency Management, to check tsunami, flood, dam evacuation and wildfire risks by entering an address or dropping a pin.

The clear, easy-to-use site + offers guidance for planning ahead during a busy hurricane season.

Tests found high levels of bacteria linked to raw sewage at several Oahu beaches that exceed safe standards and could risk swimmer health.

Experts said changing ocean conditions (affecting contamination) may worsen the problem in the coming days.

The Hawaii Department of Health's Food and Drug Branch announced a recall of all Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Parents are urged to call a healthcare provider if infants show symptoms (poor feeding, muscle weakness, drooping eyelids).

Ward Centre will close after more than 40 years as tenants must vacate by month’s end due to luxury condos being built nearby.

Local shops such as Aliʻi Coffee Co. are set to relocate to continue serving their customers.