Good morning, Honolulu.

The Honolulu Tool Library reopened Saturday, July 11 in Halawa with a community celebration featuring the new Re:Cycle used-bike program, tool lending, refurbished bikes, and a flat-tire repair workshop requiring advance registration (all other activities were open to the public).

Aloha United Way accepts applications for its Safety Net Impact Funding cycle for 2027 to 2028 until 4 p.m. on July 31, offering eligible partner agencies between $20,000 and $75,000 to support youth opportunity, health, housing & ohana services.

Grants run from Jan. 1, 2027 to Dec. 31, 2028.

Ei Nei won multiple awards at the 49th Na Hoku Hanohano Awards held Saturday at the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort’s Hawaii Ballroom.

The trio of Dane Fujiwara, Grant Kono & ‘Ekolu Chang was recognized as favorite entertainer of the year by public vote.

Musicians Benny Chong and Byron Yasui are being inducted into the ‘Ukulele Hall of Fame today at the International ‘Ukulele Festival of Hawai‘i at Kapiolani Park—marking over 20 years of musical partnership and a recent reunion at Liliha Bakery in Macy’s Ala Moana.

Researchers at the University of Hawaii’s School of Marine Biology are studying heat-resilient coral after storm damage and an upcoming El Niño, as a tour group is set to inspect coral tanks tomorrow at Moku o Loe in Kaneohe Bay.

The work aims to support restoration amid rising climate challenges.

Residents felt deep earthquakes in recent months including a magnitude-6.0 event on May 22 near Captain Cook and smaller quakes offshore; scientists say these flexure events result from the islands’ heavy weight on the lithosphere (14 to 24 miles deep) as the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory continues monitoring activity.

Crews closed the H-1 from 8 p.m. Saturday until 8 a.m. Sunday to install a temporary pedestrian bridge— the project aims to ease traffic and improve safety, with the bridge expected to open next month.

On Jul. 11, Max Holloway won his rematch against Conor McGregor after McGregor's leg injury forced an early stoppage at Dave & Buster's in Ala Moana, where fans cheered the swift outcome.

Pilipa‘a boys 16s volleyball team won the junior national championship today — their strong teamwork helped them overcome tough challenges on the court.