Good morning, Honolulu.

Veteran Wilbert Toda (known as Willy), one of Hawaii’s last surviving nisei who served in World War II, died June 22 at 99, leaving behind a legacy of post-war reconciliation.

He joined a ceremony at Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor that marked Japan's surrender 80th anniversary.

Firefighters extinguished a fire at William P.

Jarrett Middle School in Kaimuki Saturday morning. They controlled the blaze 12 minutes after arriving, checked for hidden spots, and began investigating the cause + confirmed no one was harmed.

Honolulu firefighter crews rescued a hiker on the Kapalama Trail after he slid 20 feet, suspending the search overnight until they found him uninjured just before 7 a.m. Saturday and airlifted him to a nearby landing zone (he remains stable).

A hiker in Nuuanu was airlifted to safety after an incident on a local trail; officials have not released further details.

Adez Steakhouse and Lounge adds a modern twist to fine dining on Kapahulu by offering Wagyu tomahawk steak, daily happy hour specials, and themed nights such as Industry Night and upcoming Wine Wednesdays (starting in late July) at 829 Kapahulu Ave.

A Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea celebration takes place today at Iolani Palace from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features protocol ceremonies (including a historical reenactment, music, and community speakers) that highlight Native Hawaiian perspectives on sovereignty and history.

Veteran Sterling Kanoa Beair, a valued member of Hawaii’s veteran community, served as an Army combat medic in Iraq and earned accolades as a staff sergeant; he now reflects on his service and America’s role in the world.

The 33rd annual Hawaii Conservation Conference will be held July 14-16 at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort and The Royal Hawaiian — an event uniting over 1,000 conservation leaders to boost native species protection — and will feature workshops and educational booths.

Rocky, the first Hawaiian monk seal known for giving birth at Kaimana Beach, delivered a healthy pup at Nimitz Beach on June 13.

Volunteers call for protective measures to curb disruptive human activity.

The University of Hawaii Cancer Center will officially open its new Ho‘ola Early Phase Clinical Research Center in Kakaako Monday, Jul.

6 to offer Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials for local patients — Dr. Naoto T. Ueno previewed the facility last Thursday.

Ultramarathoner Noah Coughlan finished his 260-day cross-country run at the Duke Kahanamoku statue in Waikiki yesterday to honor America’s 250th birthday.

He was greeted by Marines + Honolulu police and became the third person to run in all 50 states.

Record-breaking solo rower Kelsey Pfendler completed a 43-day crossing after starting on May 21 (from Monterey) and arrived at the Ala Wai Boat Harbor.