Good morning, Honolulu.

Falling construction debris from a building under construction for Straub Benioff Medical Center forced a road closure on South King Street in Honolulu; crews are inspecting the area for safety.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes until conditions improve.

Following Ward Centre's closure, several local businesses have relocated: Kamitoku Ramen will move to South Shore Market later this month, Village Books and Music plans to reopen at a new Ward Avenue location, and eateries such as Ali‘i Coffee continue serving customers at their alternate sites (details vary by brand).

A gigantic student-made paper plane took flight and broke a world record on Jul.

8 in Honolulu — a feat that showcased local creativity.

Crews have begun removing hazardous debris from remnants of World War II-era military structures at Sand Island State Recreation Area today, improving safety for beachgoers.

The project continues through October on weekdays (normal park hours) while the beach stays open on weekends and holidays.

A UH study finds that Big Island spinner dolphins now have only 9% calves instead of the expected 17%, and scientists call for time-area closures to ease tourism pressures in coastal bays (drone surveys helped measure the decline).

Honolulu Mayor Blangiardi met with a Taiwan delegation today to discuss redevelopment plans for Chinatown Cultural Plaza as tenants and business owners report deteriorating conditions and uncertainty about its future.

The faculty author of the 'Hawaiʻi's Electricity Future' report temporarily withdrew the study to correct errors, complete a comprehensive review, and gather more input from stakeholders; UHERO is reviewing its publication standards to bolster accuracy (HECO raised concerns about outdated solar pricing data).

The DEA filed a notice today to ban 7-OH and related synthetic compounds (found in gummies, drinks, tablets and pills) sold openly, saying they are medically useless and highly addictive.

A temporary ban is expected next month that would make their sale a federal crime.

Nine local eateries are offering unique natto dishes for the annual Natto Takeout Dine-Around this weekend, with options for dine-in and takeout at various locations.

Natto Day on July 10 brings special flavors to Honolulu, and some restaurants require pre-orders for these one-off offers.

Hawaii Pacific University named Kanda Korver head coach of its inaugural women's flag football team today as she builds a strong program with mental training for local athletes; the school is the first in state to offer the sport and boost equity for wahine athletes + honor her passion.

Justin Saragosa Jr. (JJ) rode at the Makawao Stampede bull bash last weekend to honor his late father and qualify for a top-ranked ride on Watermelon Moonshine.

He carried on a family tradition of bull riding by drawing strength from his father's legacy.