Good morning, Honolulu.

One of Honolulu's oldest Southern Baptist churches will celebrate its 100-year anniversary on July 4 with activities at Beretania Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a worship service on July 5 at 10:30 a.m., marking a century of local heritage since its founding in 1926.

The Hawaii County Leeward Planning Commission unanimously approved a $5 million permit to renovate Kona Seaside Shops along Ali‘i Drive—where three older structures will be replaced with a new restaurant, kiosks and an outdoor seating area—to boost local commerce.

The decision was made at a recent meeting and marks a key step in revitalizing the area.

Carly Yoshida was crowned Miss Hawaii 2026 at the historic Hawaii Theatre yesterday and will represent the state at Miss America; the full competition replay airs tomorrow night (8 p.m.) on KITV.

Officials posted warning signs at Ke Iki Beach after a non-aggressive tiger shark was seen 50 yards offshore Monday at 10:25 a.m. No injuries were reported and visitors should check with lifeguards before entering the water.

A junkyard on Lehua Avenue faces a $55,000 fine from the Department of Health for dumping debris into Waiawa Stream, causing breathing problems for neighbors along the Pearl Harbor bike path.

The operator said cleanup will take about eight months and a meeting with health officials is scheduled for today.

The state added 15 new wildfire engines and expanded aerial resources as wildfire season begins, working with county, federal, and military partners.

Residents are urged to create defensible space around their homes and prepare evacuation plans.

The Pu'uhonua O Waiʻanae homeless encampment must be vacated by October 16 — a revised deadline that some community members say could delay plans to restore the Waiʻanae Boat Harbor.

Emergency repairs on the storm-damaged Tantalus Drive begin July 6 and will last for four months.

Local officials plan weekday work with contraflow traffic, lane closures + delays that may affect commutes.

Government officials passed Senate Bill 2061 to expand the 99-year leasehold program so more affordable condo homes will be available on state and county-owned land (boosting local homeownership opportunities).

The University of Hawaiʻi launched an AI and data science center in medicine on Monday, Jun.

22, backed by a $12 million federal grant, to train local scientists to address health challenges in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific (initiative expected to expand research).

People with dementia face increased risks from the summer heat in Honolulu as their bodies struggle to sense rising temperatures (caregivers are urged to check on them frequently).

Rich Miano, a UH football legend and former NFL player, reflected on his journey and challenges that led him from a walk-on at Kaiser High School to a mentor in local sports during his latest episode.

He now leads speed and quickness camps to develop Hawaii’s next generation of athletes.