Good morning, Honolulu.

Otake Camp survivors recalled the March floods in Waialua that forced 5,500 evacuations and displaced families, and they urged neighbors to prepare for future storms as volunteers help rebuild amid NOAA’s warning for an active hurricane season.

Recovery continues in the community.

The Hawai'i Bicycling League is enforcing new safety laws that require drivers to give cyclists a three-foot buffer and advise riders to use proper hand signals and ride in groups—steps taken after recent legislative changes.

Eduardo Hernandez from the Hawaii Department of Transportation reports no bicyclist fatalities and one motorcycle fatality so far this year.

Crews are repairing a 12-inch water main break on Kapiolani Boulevard in the McCully area today after initial repairs were completed at 3 p.m., and a lane closure has interrupted water service for about 35 customers + water wagons are stationed nearby for filling.

Local business leaders are using events like the Hotel and Restaurant Show and DBEDT’s Hawaii Made Conference Tuesday at Sheraton Waikiki to boost tourism with local food and products—while producers say the upcoming 16th Hawaii Food and Wine Festival from Oct.

16 to Nov. 8 will raise visitor numbers.

The Hawaii Department of Education is working to improve school bus service statewide ahead of the new school year beginning in a month and a half.

Officials are tackling driver shortages and student behavior issues affecting bus privileges in areas (Mililani, Kealakehe).

Three Honolulu Police Department School Resource Officers will be at Nanakuli High and Intermediate School when the Fall school year starts.

Councilmember Andria Tupola and state Rep. Darvius Kila said the program will build positive relationships and enhance student safety.

Honey Bee Rescue's father & son duo rescued bees from an irrigation valve in Ewa Beach and a road in Papakōlea, using a queen cage to attract the swarm.

They urged residents not to spray chemicals and now handle up to eight calls daily to protect our vital pollinators.

A thought experiment shows how a Category 4 hurricane could hit Oahu today (if conditions aligned) with the storm’s eye passing over Pearl Harbor and dangerous winds and surge threatening flooding in Waikiki.

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources is ramping up wildfire and hurricane readiness by adding 15 new fire engines, improving helicopter water-dipping sites and vegetation management statewide as the season approaches + residents are urged to create defensible space and monitor fire weather.

City officials broke ground on an $85 million wastewater upgrade in Kailua, including a $23.6 million biotower rehabilitation and a new $61.7 million dewatering building, with work scheduled through early 2029 to improve water quality + protect public health.

HDOT announced that starting July 1 parking fees at the airport will rise for vehicles parked over six hours, with rates increasing from $23 to $24 (6-7 hours), $25 to $27 (7-8 hours), and $27 to $29 (eight or more hours) to help fund facility improvements.