Good morning, Honolulu.

Maui County and the Hawaiian Council announced an $8 million pilot marketplace (‘Ulu o Lele) set to open in September on the former Outlets of Maui site to bring storefronts back to Front Street in Lahaina.

The project supports local business recovery following the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfire.

Eleven kumu hula and their hālau hula gather today at Bishop Museum from 5 to 9 p.m. for ʻIlau Ka Hula 2026, a fundraiser featuring lei making, food booths and a performance honoring Nālani Kanaka’ole.

The event, postponed from March after storm disruptions, supports cultural traditions through community fundraising.

OHA Trustee Keli‘i Akina explains that both the American Declaration of Independence and the 1840 Hawaiian Declaration of Rights emphasize unalienable rights and limited government—values that unite Hawaiians and guide future community efforts.

Reyn Spooner unveils its limited-edition 'Oio by Naoki' print that celebrates local fishing tradition and Japanese gyotaku art.

Artist Naoki Hayashi will demonstrate his fish printing process on Saturday, July 18 (from noon to 2 p.m.) at the Ala Moana Center store and offer a giveaway for art purchasers.

Repairs to storm damage on Tantalus Drive will begin Monday, July 6 as the city starts a four-month project to restore the road and manage traffic changes.

The work will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday — with a contra-flow lane set up for local services.

Honolulu city officials will meet with Taiwanese representatives next week in Chinatown to discuss plans to redevelop the Cultural Plaza (a 50-year landmark that has become unsafe due to neglect).

The plan may replace it with housing, retail and community space and lead to demolition as early as next year.

Noah Coughlan completed a 260-day cross-country run in Waikiki today, finishing his decade-long journey in time for the US 250th birthday celebrations.

Solo rower Kelsey Pfendler arrived at Ala Wai Yacht Harbor on Friday — finishing a record-breaking 43-day journey from Monterey.

Hundreds gathered along Magic Island as her feat broke both women’s and men’s records and supported the Whale Foundation.