Good morning, Honolulu.

A woman in her 40s was airlifted from the Lanikai Pillbox Trail today after injuring herself and being unable to descend on her own, Honolulu Fire Department said — rescue teams responded after a 911 call at 7:55 a.m. and transferred her to EMS at 8:43 a.m.

The DLNR warned visitors that Sacred Falls State Park in Hauula remains off limits after a landslide in 1999 killed 8 and injured 30; video shows trespassers climbing a locked gate.

DOCARE Chief Jason Redulla said increased patrols will check the area and violators risk a $1,000 fine or up to 30 days in jail.

Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz and U.S. Sen. Jim Banks introduced the Build More Housing Near Transit Act Monday — a bill aimed at easing regulations and boosting affordable housing near transit — to help increase options for local residents.

House Transportation Committee members, led by Representative Darius K.

Kila, requested an extension of the public comment period on HDOT’s draft Energy Security and Waste Reduction Plan until August 30 because the current deadline of July 31 does not allow enough time for community input. The letter—signed by eight out of nine members—also asks for extra virtual and in-person sessions to help rural and transportation-vulnerable communities share their views.

Allegations of unsafe staffing levels triggered an ultimatum for Hawaii’s largest hospital—officials said they will review staffing protocols to address patient safety concerns.

DOH data show that COVID test positivity climbed to 12.4% on July 19 from 10.9% the week before—indicating the virus is spreading more than usual.

Health officials urge everyone 6 months and older to get vaccinated—and advise taking simple steps like staying home when sick.

The state health department fined Oahu senior care facility Aina Haina ARCH $1,000 after it reportedly left a resident in a locked car under the hot sun for over an hour, and owner Lan Chen has 20 days to request a hearing.