Good morning, Honolulu.

On June 10, the City and County held their first food truck event, Hale Eats, at Honolulu Hale and raised 171,513 meals for Hawaii Foodbank, exceeding the goal; a coordinated convoy of city + state vehicles delivered the donations to support food insecure households.

The Hawaiian Humane Society is seeking foster homes for over 51 puppies who are too young for spay and neuter surgeries — most needing care for four to six weeks — and require regular checkups at its shelter clinics.

The Hawaiian Council’s North Shore Huaka‘i shuttle pilot began June 29 and runs until Sept.

30, offering a $5 roundtrip from Waikīkī (or Ko Olina) to Waialua and Hale‘iwa; riders must show a local purchase receipt to secure the return trip, supporting small businesses’ recovery after the Kona lows.

Fifteen halau will compete in the 51st Annual Queen Liliʻuokalani Keiki Hula Competition and Festival at the Blaisdell Arena starting Thursday for three days.

Young dancers ages 6 to 12 will perform kahiko & 'auana styles and visit a market with over 55 vendors.

Matsumoto Shave Ice, the iconic family-run shop on the North Shore, is celebrating 75 years in business along Kamehameha Highway in Haleʻiwa—its roots trace back to a small grocery that acquired a hand-crank shave ice machine from Japan and grew into a beloved local treat spot.

Filipino pop group BINI will perform at Neal S.

Blaisdell Arena on Saturday, Aug. 1 as part of their Signals World Tour, marking their first Honolulu concert after a historic Coachella set. The group looks forward to connecting with the local Filipino community and exploring island attractions.

Twenty-two students graduated from Hawaii Carpenters’ construction internship program after completing internships on active construction projects.

The group included 13 from Oahu (one from Maui and seven from Kauai) who worked with signatory general contractors.

The public is invited to join the Adopt-A-Polyp campaign launched Thursday to raise funds for rebuilding the Edge of the Reef exhibit at Waikiki Aquarium and support coral conservation, research and education.

Donors receive stickers and gifts based on their pledge level.

NOAA Fisheries relocated nearly six-week-old Hawaiian monk seal pup PO11 (now RV58) from busy Kaimana Beach to an undisclosed Oahu shoreline to reduce human contact, following its weaning on Monday.

Attorney General Anne Lopez filed a petition in the Ninth Circuit on July 22 to challenge EPA’s partial disapproval of Hawaii’s clean air plan — the action seeks to force Hawaiian Electric to retire older oil units that harm air quality at national parks on Maui and the Big Island.

Early Thursday, the Honolulu Fire Department evacuated Topa Tower on Bishop St after responding to a reported fire and finding basement smoke likely caused by an electrical issue (the Hawaiian Electric Company de-energized the building and helped residents evacuate, including one taken to EMS) while no injuries were reported.

UH Athletics Director Matt Elliott said this year set record milestones for Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine with championships and a conference change underway (reflecting local growth in sports) as the community anticipates more achievements.

College volleyball star Jordan Lucas is in Hawaii to reconnect with his family and heritage while relaxing on the North Shore; he will return when his new team plays UH in early March (he also looks forward to visiting favorite local spots like Koa Pancake House).