Good morning, Honolulu.

Gov. Josh Green signed a law in April declaring April 27 as Brother Joseph Dutton Day to honor the layman who cared for Hansen's disease patients in Kalaupapa for 44 years.

The day will allow locals to remember his decades of service and dedication.

Officials from the Honolulu Fire Department, Ocean Safety Division, and U.S. Coast Guard are searching for a father and son off East Oahu, with updated details provided minutes ago.

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines now offer free in-flight Wi-Fi for Atmos Rewards members on all regional flights and more than 50 mainline aircraft, with service set to be standard by mid-July (registration is free) and supported by T-Mobile.

Nordstrom Rack on Kuhio Avenue will permanently close on July 27 after 10 years in Waikiki+The company said 34 employees are affected and some may be offered positions at other locations.

After 32 years in Waikiki, Red Lobster closed its last Hawaii restaurant on Jun.

25; the chain removed its red letters from the Ala Moana Boulevard building following a Chapter 11 filing + incurring 76M in losses.

At the new Kapolei Lei Hui Lei Stand, local artisans create lei crafted with flowers grown, picked + woven by community members.

The stand highlights a commitment to local tradition and sustainability.

The state Department of Health ordered a Pearl City junkyard near Waiawa Stream to stop operations due to repeated violations (including dust and debris affecting nearby homes).

The facility faces fines while operators work with regulators to resolve permitting issues.

Hawaii debuts its first electric cargo test flight today as BETA Technologies partners with Mokulele and Hawaiian Airlines to assess zero-emission aircraft that carry up to 1,240 pounds over the islands—test flights will run for six to eight weeks to study cost and environmental benefits.

A rare male monk seal pup, Pōhaku, was named by a 5th-grade class at Kahuku Elementary on Oahu’s east side.

HMAR said the newborn carries tags RV20 and V20/V24 with the name honoring its grandmother and local heritage.

Testing of electric aircraft was conducted Thursday at Hawaiian Airlines’ maintenance hangar inside Daniel K.

Inouye International Airport to evaluate zero-emission planes for interisland cargo and passenger service, with BETA Technologies, Mokulele Airlines, Surf Air Mobility Inc. and Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Air Group participating.

Hawaii Island ecologists are testing green waste bins today as part of their fight to slow the coconut rhinoceros beetle’s spread (using netting, chemical treatments, pheromone traps and scent-detection dogs) in affected areas.

A proposed NCAA eligibility cap rule would have limited player participation for UH sports—potentially shifting team strategy before top prospect Dybantsa became the No. 1 NBA draft pick.

Local athletic officials continue to weigh its potential impact on future competitions.