Good morning, Honolulu.

Multiple agencies searched for two swimmers missing off Hanauma Bay on Tuesday morning until inclement weather halted operations at 5:30 p.m. The Honolulu PD, Fire Department, and Coast Guard will resume the search this morning (updates are pending).

Local restaurants such as Honolulu Burger Company have switched from Hawaii-raised beef to mainland beef due to a shortage that has also pushed grocery prices higher — suppliers have yet to give a timeline for local beef to return.

The move has impacted local businesses relying on homegrown ingredients.

Local businesses and state leaders met Tuesday at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort for the fourth annual Hawaii Made Conference to boost Hawaii-made products with improved training, funding and distribution.

DBEDT+ industry and educational partners signed agreements to strengthen support for local food entrepreneurs.

Dwayne Johnson & Catherine Laga'aia discussed Disney's upcoming live action Moana, emphasizing its role in celebrating Polynesian heritage and authentic cultural voices.

Their on-set remarks add meaningful context for the film's impact on local representation.

Hawaii recording artists say AI platforms are using their music without consent as they plan legal action to seek compensation.

Local talents including award-winning rapper Thomas Iannucci — a leader in the music community — and songwriter Chaz Umamoto say the practice harms both new and established artists.

Journey will perform its Final Frontier Tour at Neal S.

Blaisdell Arena on September 8, offering local fans its final live show in Hawai'i (this is a rare chance to see the band).

Senator Mazie Hirono joined other lawmakers in introducing the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act today.

The legislation will nearly double the maximum award to $15,000 over six years (indexing for inflation) and expand eligibility to include DREAMers while protecting the program from future cuts.

City and county officials installed 100 new weather-resistant and fully enclosed trash bins in Waikiki on Tuesday to reduce litter and improve cleanliness (after a successful trial at Kuhio Beach Park) with funding from JTB Hawaii enhancing the bins with Hawaiian language designs.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children in Hawaii, with many lacking basic swim skills, and Honolulu officials have announced expanded free swim lessons to boost water safety as summer brings more families to beaches and pools — a timely move to help prevent future tragedies.

Dole and Blood Bank of Hawaii will offer free pineapples to blood donors on Friday, June 26 at centers and mobile drives across Oʻahu to boost supplies during the summer drop and celebrate Dole's 125th anniversary on National Pineapple Day.

UH will become a full member of the Mountain West on July 1 as its football team joins the conference + Big West allowed three sports teams to stay to ease the transition.

The move follows years of partial membership and positions UH for increased league revenue and influence.